God is not a genie with three wishes

 

In that night,

God appeared to Solomon,

and said to him,

"Ask what I shall give you."

     2 Chronicles 1. 7

(And how would we answer?

Every morning before we

     go into the day,

what are we seeking

             from the LORD?

   Even on this very day.

What we need goes

      far beyond stuff:

kindness, grace, wisdom,

a heart of forgiveness,

awareness not just of

    the needs of others

    but how we can respond.

God is not a genie

           of three wishes,

but the Almighty One

  who strengthens us

  and who is right here with us.

Interesting to note that

this incident unfolded

  right after Solomon worshipped.

Worship always

    radically alters our hearts.)

O LORD,

May our prayers be as incense

             to You.

May we worship You

      into this day

in all that we do and say

  and even what we ask of You.

Cover us with what we need.

Shield us from what we don't.

May we not just hear Your voice

    but listen to You

    and respond.