“So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked.” 1 Kings 3:11-12
God was pleased that Solomon requested divine wisdom to carry out his God-given assignment instead of earthly riches or fame, and blessed him more than he could imagine.
In the same way, God tests our hearts to reward us, to see what we truly seek.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:31-33, So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
If we examine our hearts, so many of us are seeking all these other earthly things and expecting the Kingdom of God to follow. But that is not the way of the Kingdom of God. So many of us act as if God is not aware of our wants and needs but He is not deaf, He is not blind. He senses each movement of our hearts.
So how then should we pray? Take a lesson from Paul and Silas in the prison cell who sang praises in their affliction. You see, we may pray amiss but we can never praise amiss. The praise that springs from a thankful heart always reaches the throne of God. God knows what you need. It is time to depend on Him, and find room in your heart to bless Him because that is one of the divine mysteries: God will give you what you have not asked.
