{i want to be wise}

solomon asked for wisdom: 1 kings 3:9

so give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

God gave solomon wisdom: 1 kings 3:12

i(God) will do what you have asked. i will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

solomon's wisdom: 1 kings 4:29

God gave solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding measureless as the sand on the seashore.

   i was reminded in my devotions last night, that when we ask God, we are HEARD. i think as Christians, its so easy to forget that God is so faithful and loving, that he hears our prayers no matter what they are.

   i went to a prayer class last week, and we discussed "why do we pray, if God already knows what is going to happen?" we simply talked about how God does not fail us, and he RESPONDS to our prayers. they may not be in a timely manner, nor may they be answered, BUT God knows our hearts and our needs.

   are your prayers NEEDS or WANTS?

   in your prayers, is your heart earnestly seeking the Lord?

be aware that God notices your heart, your true motives. prayer is an intimate way to talk with our Savior, and he deserves our time. remember, we are nothing without him, therefore, lets pray to become more WISE and more like HIM.

   pray for wisdom, and you will be heard

   pray for strength, and you will be heard

   pray for peace, and you will be heard

   pray for a change of heart, and you will be heard

pray! pray! pray!