“The key is that your request be anchored by your single-minded
commitment to God. Those who depend only on their own judgment are like
those lost on the seas, carried away by any wave or picked up by any wind.
Those adrift on their own wisdom shouldn’t assume the Lord will rescue
them or bring them anything. The splinter of divided loyalty shatters your
compass and leaves you dizzy and confused.”
I really love how this translation brings such great insight into the importance of being single minded. This scripture warns us of leaning on our own understanding and placing our wisdom above God’s. God desires that we be totally devoted in our hearts and minds to His wisdom only that we may be anchored with a single mind. Let us look closer to the one verse here in James…
“The splinter of divided loyalty shatters your
compass and leaves you dizzy and confused.”
May we press into our faith as we are loyal to God and His Word. We shall not be dizzy and confused for we have set our course, and we will be able to decisively move forward in the plan and will of our Father. Just as a compass leads us and keeps us on track, being single-minded with all that God has for us will also keep us wise, discerning and very sensitive to the voice of the Lord at all times. Our spiritual “compass” will keep us centered in His will, and we will remain strong, steady, and focused in the midst of any storms that may come our way. We thank You Lord that as we draw upon Your grace and seek Your face that You will help us to stay single minded in our commitment to You.