Of all the things Solomon could have asked for, He asked God for wisdom. Because of this, God blessed Solomon with so much more. 1 Kings 3:11-12 says, 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. When we ask God for blessings, let us remember to look at the big picture. If we are too short-sighted to see beyond our immediate needs, we can potentially miss out on the ultimate plans God has for us.