A few days ago, I posted portions from one of David's prayers. In today's passage, Solomon's prayer of dedication at the temple stood out to me most. I thought it would be could to highlight portions of it here. [Note that the ellipses (...) indicate my omissions of the text. This is just a snapshot of some great verses--please read the chapters along with me for the full picture.]
O God, God of Israel,
there is no God like you
in the skies above or on the earth below
who unswervingly keeps covenant with his servants
and relentlessly loves them
as they sincerely live in obedience to your way.
You kept your word to David my father,
your personal word.
You did exactly what you promised—
every detail.
The proof is before us today!
Keep it up, God...
Keep it up, God...
Can it be that God will actually move into our neighborhood?
Why, the cosmos itself isn't large enough to give you breathing room,
let alone this Temple I've built.
Even so, I'm bold to ask:
Pay attention to these my prayers,
both intercessory and personal,
O God, my God.
Listen to my prayers...
Tomorrow: 1 Kings 10-11
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