Prayer for Wisdom & Understanding
In the final hours before his death, David charges Solomon to walk before the Lord in integrity and truth – a request which Solomon fulfills in the early days of his reign by ruling with justice, humility and honesty before God and man. Presented with a “blank cheque” by God, Solomon asks for wisdom to rule skilfully rather than wealth. In return, God Gives him both!
At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon: Ask! What shall I Give u? And Solomon said: O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king… Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours? The speech pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him: Because you have asked this thing understanding to discern justice… I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you… And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honour, so that there shall not be anyone like you among kings all your days (1Kgs 3:5-13).
Lord, we are grateful that whenever we are lost or unsure of what to do, we can always seek You for wisdom. Thank You Lord for divine wisdom, which we can readily find in Your Word as well as asking You for it. Your word assures if I lack wisdom, I can ask God who gives generously. Thank You that the wisdom from heaven is full of good fruit. Amen.
Lord, help us not only to hear and meditate on Your Words but also put them into practice so that we can be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And help us take care how we live, not as the unwise but as wise; making most of every opportunity to be a source of blessing and to lead others to Your kingdom. Amen
Lord, help us seek Your wisdom; open our ears to it and help us to recognise wisdom when we hear it. Give us Lord the wisdom to know what to do, how to do and the courage to follow through on it. And we know even as we put You God and Your agenda first that You will satisfy all our needs. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.