When Solomon dedicates the long anticipated temple, he says a prayer. A very long prayer. I count 30 verses. This is a different prayer than The Lord's Prayer which is so brief. The prayer encompasses much like a pastoral prayer today.
How long should a prayer be? I suppose there is no biblical suggestion for length. Although most prayers are brief. This prayer of Solomon much like Jesus' prayer in John 17 is longer.
The tradition of prayers of dedication could also be born from such passages. Our Book of Worship includes suggested prayers of dedication. This prayer of Solomon could also be a model. Solomon acknowledges the past with his father David and prays this temple will please God and inspire people. The house for God is also a tangible reminder of the need of obedience.
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