May 18, 2015: SOAP #1992:

Scripture: 1Kings (NIV) 3:5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” … 9 [Solomon’s prayer] “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?” 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.

Observation: God was pleased and responded by giving Solomon his request. And then God gave Solomon what he did not ask for—wealth and honor and prestige among kings; there would be no one like Solomon.

Application: I want my prayers to please God. I want to hear Him say, “Leon, Thank you for asking; it is my pleasure to answer your prayer!”

Prayer: Holy Spirit, lead me in praying so that my prayers are a blessing to my Heavenly Father and it brings Him joy in answering. Amen