As Solomon dedicates the temple to the Lord, he offers the longest recorded prayer in the Bible: acknowledging God’s greatness, asking for His presence, pleading for forgiveness, praying for foreigners, and asking for God’s help.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
As you reflect on all the topics Solomon’s prayer covered, what does it show you about your own prayers? Do they tend to focus only on yourself, or do they include God’s bigger purposes?
"This is key. It is God’s grace that rescues us, not our ability to obey or bring sacrifices. It’s God who brings redemption!" —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?