This week’s passage is 1 Kings 8:22-53. Solomon understands that God will not be contained by a building. The purpose of the temple was to honor the name of God and give the people a place to turn to and worship the LORD. Remember how big God is and His presence within you. Solomon asking God to always forgive the people when they turn to God with their whole hearts. Solomon identifies who God is, His character and attributes. You’ve witnessed what God can do; you can trust God. Solomon asks God to do all the things that are inline with God’s own character. Solomons prayer is a cry of dependence on God. All the wisdom God gave Solomon and his human nature still tried to over complicate the people ability to go to God, you do not have to turn towards Jerusalem to have God here you, see you, or rescue you. Solomon’s wisdom compared to David’s heart for God. Solomon’s prayer foreshadows all the ways in which Israel will inevitably mess up. Despite having all the wisdom, Solomon didn’t have the same heart as David. God really wants your whole heart. Because troubles and trials will come, we should be proactive in our faith praying continually and at intentional times. We are living in this world, but we have the opportunity every day to go out and follow Jesus, seeking His kingdom, and the promises and plan He has for us in the Kingdom of God.