I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

1 King 3. “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days. So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days” (Verses 11-14). I have often thought about what my answer to God would have been if, He posed the same question to me. Would I have asked for something that would benefits others (like Solomon did), or would I have chosen something of benefit only to me. I would hope it was the first, but my very human nature tells me it would more than likely be the latter. I want a heart like Solomon’s, a heart that wants to take God’s grace, love, and wisdom and share it with the world. I want to know that if God does ask me that question later on in life, that my response would be as pleasing to Him, as Solomon’s was. So today let’s align our goals, with God’s goals. Let’s bless others and not seek to only bless ourselves.