1 King 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?”
King Solomon was made king at a very young age. When speaking with God, he asked for a discerning heart, instead of asking for anything else. Solomon knew that he did not have the years of wisdom needed to govern the people of Israel, and asked for a discerning heart. Now a discerning heart is a heart that listens to God.
I know there are times that I neglect to ask God for the wisdom and insight to discern. Not only to discern right from wrong, good from evil, but what is from God and what is not from God. I feel right now that my heart is at a place where I need to make a decision. So far I've been weighing the decisions with my feelings, my knowledge, my history, and my preferences. I've failed to ask God to give me a discerning heart. I've failed to stop and pray, listening to see if God wants me to say this, or text that, or email this. Listening to see if it's the right timing to let go and trust, or to move on. I've failed to ask for the wisdom to know the difference if it's Satan destroying a relationship or God's will. I've failed to ask God for a discerning heart when it came to matters of my own heart.
Father God,
Thank You! Thank you for the sensitivity to Your Spirit that You've already given me. Thank You for delivering me from the broken heart and loneliness almost a year ago. Thank You for blessing me with Godly brothers and sisters, mentors and mentorees. You have been so good to me. I've failed. I'm sorry that I haven't stopped to listen. Lord, I ask for a discerning heart. A discerning heart with wisdom that surpasses my years. A discerning heart to know the difference between what Satan is trying to do and Your will. A discerning heart that knows if it's the right time or not. I ask for a discerning heart when it comes to matters of my heart. I pray that You continue to help guard my heart and teach me to trust in You. Mend broken relationships and guide me to making better decisions. I love You.
In Your mighty name,
Amen
