Twila Paris is a singer, songwriter, and author who has written and recorded many songs based on Christian teachings. She is creative and talented, and I enjoy listening to the messages of her songs.
One of my favorites is entitled “Undivided Heart” and includes these lyrics: “Give me an undivided heart; make a new spirit in me.” For me, having an undivided heart means having the correct spiritual focus, which is possible by being able to discern the right actions to do and words to say in order to be on our spiritual path, and then choosing to do those actions and speak those words.
Because none of us is perfect, we’re not always able to make the correct discernment. Thus, the need to pray for help from our Creator, just as the words of the song do. We are often pulled in different directions by family and friends, by the requirements of our work, by societal pressure, and by our ego desires. For most of us, there are many options from which to choose that affect the decisions we make, and there are many things that can distract us from following our path.
For all of these reasons, it’s essential to try to listen to our inner voice for guidance. Each time we make this effort, we come closer to having the undivided heart and the new spirit of which Twila Paris sings.