A DISCERNING MINDGive me an understanding mind so that I can govern your peoplewell and know the difference between right and wrong. 1 Kings 3:!"#$A discerning mind is the product of the heart. The heart is directly fed through the senses of a human. Whatever is translated and interpreted through the senses affects the heart. The affection of ones mind determines a persons line of actions and dreams. In other words, what we really desire is what develops in our mind to either make us discerning and conscientious or having no room for godly discernment. An understanding heart is what gives wisdom (rover!s "#$%&'(. )olomon never asked *od to come down and rule the people for him. +ut he asked for what was needed to accomplish his task,wisdom. *od does not promise riches and long life to those who follow -im, !ut -e gives us all these as addition when we put -is kingdom, -is interest and -is principles first (.atthew /$0%&00(.Wisdom is the ability to discern what is best and the strength of character to act upon thatknowledge.While )olomon was known for wisdom, he never walked in it in his household. 1ou should get and use wisdom.Nigerian Baptist Convention Devotion