Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—2 Chronicles 6:12-21
by: Trisha Gerstel.
In this passage, King Solomon’s words reveal an important yet often overlooked prayer practice. While offering a prayer of dedication over the Lord’s Temple, the king made a concentrated effort and took the time to name God’s promises. Solomon specifically focused on those promises God made to his father, David. I believe we should imitate Solomon in this, because when we pray God’s promises, we align our hearts with God’s perfect will. In addition, we prepare ourselves to offer faithful prayers that honor God with our trust in His plan and His might.