9. Psalm 16 and the Secret of a Steady Heart

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 heartThis 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=n0FBb6hnwToSøren 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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 - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 – Opening Prayer00:20 – What Is Your “Life-Scape”?00:46 – Psalm 16: The One Thing01:07 – The “City Slickers” Illustration01:34 – What Shapes Your Inner World02:16 – The Illusion of Life Without Purpose03:06 – The Search for “One Thing”03:33 – What Scripture Says the One Thing Is03:55 – “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 Are06:02 – God Speaks Through Your Heart06:51 – How God Guides Your Thoughts07:38 – Recognizing God’s Voice08:04 – “I Set the Lord Always Before Me”08:18 – Jesus: “Seek First the Kingdom”08:49 – The Freedom to Choose Your Focus09:09 – Practicing God’s Presence09:27 – A Story of Unexpected Grace10:04 – Becoming a Blessing to Others10:19 – What It Means to Be Unshaken10:55 – God Will Not Abandon You11:08 – The Path of Life11:27 – Joy in God’s Presence11:47 – Final Prayer: Walk With God Today