Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. — Psalm 119:36 KJV
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. — Psalm 119:36 NIV
This verse serves as a challenge to continually seek God’s strength in redirecting our desires towards His purposes and values. It encourages us to prioritize spiritual growth and the pursuit of truth found in God’s testimonies—His Word and His teachings. By asking God to shape our inclinations, we express our dependence on Him for transformation and our trust in His greater plan for our lives.
My Prayer
Help me, Father, to seek Your truth with a pure heart, to desire nothing more than to live in alignment with Your will. Grant me the wisdom to discern the paths that lead to righteousness and the strength to avoid those that draw me away from You. I pray that my heart find its deepest satisfaction in Your words and Your ways.
Teach me to cherish Your statutes more than any earthly treasure, and to find in Your presence the peace and fulfillment that the world cannot offer. I ask that my life be a testimony to Your grace as I strive to follow You with an undivided heart.
Thank you for Your endless patience and unfailing love. I pray that my desires align more with Yours each day, and that my actions reflect the power of Your love. Amen.
