What Are You Looking For?

U2 has a wonderful song called "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Lyrically, it tells a story that almost all of us can relate to - how so often in life we are looking for and desiring certain things, things that we think will satisfy us, but once we get them, we find out that they aren't what we were looking for, and they do not satisfy our needs.

So what are you looking for in this life? What are you seeking in this life? What are you asking God for?

In 1 Kings 3:9 (TNIV), Solomon tells God what he is looking for. Solomon says to God, "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?"

Solomon was asking God for wisdom. Wisdom is what Solomon was looking for.

God blessed Solomon for his request. Asking for wisdom showed wisdom in and of itself in Solomon. God saw that Solomon wasn't asking for a lot of money, or a long life, or great honor, and so He blessed Solomon with what he requested, plus a lot more.

If you ask God for the right thing, such as wisdom, then He will give it to you. James 1:5 (TNIV) says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Be careful what you ask God for. Make sure that you ask him for things, such as wisdom, which can be used to honor Him and glorify Him. Think seriously about what you are looking for in your life. If it's something that is God-honoring, then He will bless you with it.