Scripture Reading
1 Kings 3:9
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?
Reflection
Solomon did not ask for wealth, long life, or victory over his enemies — he asked for a listening heart. The Hebrew word often translated "discerning" literally means "hearing" — a heart capable of listening deeply to God and to others. This is the root of all true wisdom. Whatever decisions or responsibilities you carry today, ask for the same gift: not cleverness but the capacity to truly hear God's voice.
Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, I come to You right now because I am weary and burdened but I know that You will give me rest. Lord I will take Your yoke upon me and learn from You, for You are humble and gentle in heart and I will find rest for my soul in You. Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light, so Father lighten my load, ease my broken heart and fill me with Your love and peace. My heart is broken but I know that You can mend it. Have Your divine way in me, this I pray. Amen.
Amen.