WHAT WOULD YOU WISH

I have an old joke that I've told many times about three men stranded on an island. They find a bottle floating in the ocean, open it and out pops a magical genie. The genie tells them of his power and then offers to grant each one a wish. They each in turn tell the genie their wish and it is immediately granted. Its a joke that usually produces some laughter.

It is no joke that God appeared to King Solomon at the beginning of his reign and said: "Ask for whatever you want me to give to you." I Kings 3:5 Solomon might have asked for long life or wealth or any number of things. Instead he asks for discernment/wisdom so he can rule his people well.
God was impressed with this unselfish, big picture request. God promises to give Solomon amazing wisdom and knowledge; and to also give him a long life and great wealth.
What if God were to appear to you tonight and make the same offer? You can have anything for which you ask? When I read I Kings 3 the other day, I paused to think about it. For what would I ask God if my request was guaranteed to be fulfilled? I was pleased with the first two things that entered my mind because I believe they are pleasing to God. In fact they are requests I bring to God in prayer regularly.
If you have some spare time today while driving or riding to work; doing a mindless task, or lying in bed waiting for sleep, you might think hard and honestly about how you would answer. It may reveal a lot about your focus and your values at this moment in time.
Oh, and the joke about the genie? Write to me if you want to hear the ending. Have a great day.