Solomon's prayer,

As I read the Bible, and study it, I am learning so many things. In 1Kings, after all is finished on the temple, and all else that Solomon had built. He called all of Israel together and then, he prayed.

1kg8:22And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:

The prayer that he prayed was beautiful. And by reading that prayer, I learned so much about the heart of Solomon. How he loved his people. How he prayed for God's mercy and grace, not for himself, but for all Israel. Solomon was not only wise, he was a man that cared deeply for his people.

I even learned in that prayer of Solomon's , the reason why, even in this day that the Jews turn toward Jerusalem to pray. Why the Jews that are in Jerusalem put prayers written on paper in the wall. Solomon asked God , He prayers in these verses.
1ki 8:29
That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.
1ki 8:30
And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

We learn so much when we pick up the word of God to read and study. I hope each one of you will pick up your Bibles and read from the word of God. May it bless you greatly, as it has me.

Until next time God bless. and remember, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.