Daily Scripture & Questions:
I Kings 9:1-28; II Chronicles 8:1-18 As you read of Solomon's projects, remember what God said to him in promises and warnings.  When someone, who appears to be a Christian, turns away, do they become a "proverb and a byword" as well?

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read I Kings 9:1-9. What were the key commands Solomon had to obey? What were the key promises that God made?

Biblical Prayer Focus:
Psalm 130:3-6 If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.

Thank the Lord for His amazing forgiveness. Stand in reverent awe before Him and wait for His clear leading.