A discerning heart…. (devo reflection)

1 Kings 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.”
I no longer remember the circumstances of the first time I read these verses, but the impact has stayed with me for many years. I shared recently that one of my go-to verses is the King James Translation of Acts 9:6, “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?” The heart of this verse is the same as Solomon’s reply to 1 Kings 3:5. Both ask for God’s discernment in moving forward.
1 Kings 3:9 “…give Your servant a discerning heart to govern Your people and to distinguish between right and wrong….”
I am so far from perfect at seeking and following His discernment, but I’m getting better. I know without a doubt that if I DON’T seek His will, His discernment, I am much more prone to act in my own best interest, which is my human, fleshly side at work. When I seek His will and discernment for my life, it’s not about me. It’s about Him. And that’s the way it should be.
1 Kings 3:10 The LORD was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for allowing us to seek, ask, and knock (Matt 7:7) and for always responding when we seek You. Thank You that I am a smidge more adept now at listening and discerning Your will. Help me to get better at discernment daily. Help me to seek You always. Help me to listen and obey. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Kings 3:11-12 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have you asked for the death of your enemies…, I will do what you have asked….”
Have a blessed day.