Solomon’s temple took seven years to build—and it wasn’t just about bricks and gold. The time, the care, the layers of planning—it's a stark contrast to the fast pace we’re used to. These chapters made me wonder: what happens when we treat sacred or meaningful work like it’s a race?

Solomon asked for wisdom, not wealth—and got both. But does that mean wisdom guarantees success? This post takes a curious look at what happens when a wise beginning doesn’t lead to a perfect ending.