Think before you ask!

This will give you something to think about. A little back ground information on this verse first. God appears to the newly crowned King Soloman in a dream. God basically asks him "what shall I give you?" Soloman first tells God how merciful and gracious God has been to David and his family then asks this:



1 Kings 3:9

9 Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”



Think about this for a moment. Of all the things Soloman could have asked for, He asks for "that I may discern between good and evil". In other words wisdom to be able to tell between right and wrong! When is the last time you asked God for that? This may be a big clue to our prayer lives right here! If you go on to read the rest of the story God blesses him with much more because of his humble request!



So this morning in your prayers we might want to think an a different level of our requests from God!



Tom