An understanding heart

1 Kings 3:9. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

This was Solomon's prayer as he prayed. Solomon could have prayed for most anything, but instead he prayed a righteous prayer. God granted his prayer.
1kings 3:12
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

Plus gave him much more.
1kings 3:13
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

What we pray for is important to us, but is it something that will help others, or just ourselves? I am just as guilty as anyone else when it comes to praying for self. Oh don't get me wrong, I do pray for other people too. If someone ask me to pray for them I most assuredly do. But to be honest, most of my prayers are for self and family. I will start today to remember others in my prayer life whether they ask me or not, I will pray for this country more. God knows we all need to pray for it. And too I will make a list and pray daily for people that I know need all the prayers they can get. I know many that have cancer or some other kind of life treating illness. They need my prayers every time I go to the lord in prayer.

I hope that you to will join me in a renewed pray life.

And may God give us all, a wise and understanding heart.

Have a blessed day and God bless

Oh by the way, feel free to comment on any of my post. I'd love to hear your point of view.