READ 1 Kings 3
God grants Solomon wisdom.

INSIGHT
Solomon’s heart is manifested by the purity of his prayer. He could have asked for a
long life; he could have asked for riches and honor. But instead Solomon asks simply for
wisdom. What an honest and unselfish prayer. Being honest with God is not as easy as
we might think. We all tend to live life with masks on-behind which the real “us” hides-to
make a better impression on people. How foolish! God sees behind the mask—as do
most people. We can learn from Solomon. God is pleased with honest, transparent
prayers.

PRAYER
Offer your praise to the Lord for His wisdom to all generations of those who love Him:
This is what the Lord says:
The wise person should not boast in his wisdom;
The strong should not boast in his strength;
The wealthy should not boast in his wealth.
But the one who boasts should boast in this:
That he understands and knows me    —
That I am the Lord, showing faithful love,
Justice, and righteousness on the earth,
For I delight in these things.
This is the Lord’s declaration
(Jeremiah 9:23-24).

Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults.  
Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;  
Do not let them rule me.
Then I will be blameless
And cleansed from blatant rebellion.  
May the words of my mouth
And the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable to you,  
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer
(Psalm 19:12-14).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind.
Now pause to pray this affirmation to the all-wise Lord:
In you, O Christ, are hidden all the treasures
Of wisdom and knowledge
(Based on Colossians 2:3).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:

• Greater wisdom in your daily life
• Wisdom for political leaders
• Your activities for the day

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Now to the King eternal, immortal,  
Invisible, the only God,  
Be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.  
(1 Timothy 1:17).