Solomon’s Prayer That Pleased God

Solomon’s Prayer That Pleased God

In 1 Kings 3, God appeared to King Solomon in a dream and made a remarkable statement. God said to him, “Ask for whatever you want” (1 Kings 3:5). At first hearing, this seems almost too good to be true. Anything? Really? Instead of praying for something like the winning Powerball numbers, or for his enemies to turn to dust, Solomon humbly requested a wise and discerning heart so he could lead God’s people well. God was pleased with this sincere prayer, and it provides us with an important reminder. Though we can pray for anything, it’s best to pray for the right things—things that matter to God; things that matter for eternity. This week, let’s ask for those. Now that’s something to pray about!