Psalm 16 and the Secret of a Steady Heart

Scripture

• Psalms 16

About this sermon

What’s the one thing that would make today a good day? Psalm 16 says it’s simpler—and deeper—than you think. In this teaching, John Ortberg walks through Psalm 16 and introduces a powerful idea: your life-scape—the inner world where your thoughts, desires, and attention live. Most of us drift through our days reacting to whatever comes. But Psalm 16 invites us to something different: “I have set the Lord always before me.” In this episode, you’ll learn: - What shapes your inner life (your “life-scape”) - Why chasing “other gods” leads to restlessness - How to center your day around one transforming focus - What it means to live with a steady, unshaken heart This is a practical invitation to live today with clarity, presence, and purpose. 📚 Today's Resources: Sam Storms, One Thing: Developing a Passion for the Beauty of God Jenn Johnson, “Goodness of God” @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwTo Søren Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:20 – What Is Your “Life-Scape”? 00:46 – Psalm 16: The One Thing 01:07 – The “City Slickers” Illustration 01:34 – What Shapes Your Inner World 02:16 – The Illusion of Life Without Purpose 03:06 – The Search for “One Thing” 03:33 – What Scripture Says the One Thing Is 03:55 – “You Are My Lord” (Psalm 16) 04:19 – The Danger of Other “Gods” 04:44 – Modern Idols (Reputation, Ego, Control) 05:05 – “You Are My Portion” 05:30 – Living Where You Actually Are 06:02 – God Speaks Through Your Heart 06:51 – How God Guides Your Thoughts 07:38 – Recognizing God’s Voice 08:04 – “I Set the Lord Always Before Me” 08:18 – Jesus: “Seek First the Kingdom” 08:49 – The Freedom to Choose Your Focus 09:09 – Practicing God’s Presence 09:27 – A Story of Unexpected Grace 10:04 – Becoming a Blessing to Others 10:19 – What It Means to Be Unshaken 10:55 – God Will Not Abandon You 11:08 – The Path of Life 11:27 – Joy in God’s Presence 11:47 – Final Prayer: Walk With God Today

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• Bible Study