Esther - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Esther - Her Legacy Of Prayer

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?

— Esther 4:14

REFLECT ON:	Esther 5 – 8.
PRAISE GOD:	That he turns the wisdom and the power of the world on its head, often using the most surprising tactics to accomplish his plan.
OFFER THANKS:	That God has an important purpose for your life.
CONFESS:	Any tendency to view your life in isolation from God’s people, to shrink back from some step of faith God may be calling you to take.
ASK GOD:	For the grace to act courageously and wisely.

Lift Your Heart

Many Jewish girls celebrate the Feast of Purim by dressing up as Queen Esther. One way we can emulate her today is by fasting. Before Esther took action, she employed a time-honored spiritual discipline to expose her need before God. Fasting was a visible sign of her dependency and weakness, an eloquent form of begging God’s help. This week, do a little eloquent begging yourself by choosing a day to fast from breakfast and lunch — dinner, too, if you’re brave! Drink only water or fruit juice. Perhaps you have a particular need or problem you would like to surrender to God. Tell God that you need him more than you need food. Don’t try to manipulate him by your self-sacrifice, but simply allow your weakness to emerge in his presence.

Lord, I need you so much more than food or water. Without your presence, your protection, your wisdom, your gift of faith, I would be lost. I’m hungry for you alone. Hear my prayer and give me everything I need to do your will. Use me in the church and in the world around me to accomplish your purposes.