It always impresses me that Solomon asked God for wisdom above all else. With wisdom, Solomon was able to accomplish more that any man had ever been able or since. God blessed him beyond measure because he looked first to having the proper tools rather than being given what most people think they want. We must focus on what we need to serve God as opposed to what we think we want in order to serve him. In the end, all we really need is the power, protection, and will of God to accomplish mighty things.