Esther was an orphan. In spite of her seemingly disadvantaged beginnings in life, God elevated her to the highest position a woman could attain at her time of history. She had no control of her destiny initially, but gave God control of her decisions through fasting and prayer when her life got interesting.

God wants to intervene in our lives. Regardless of the plate of food life deals us, we can employ trusting methods such as prayer and fasting to get in line with His eternal purposes for our lives.

Don’t look behind with spite, look ahead with hope.

PRAYER: Father, usher us through life with faith and hope. We trust that we can arise from any circumstance of frustration and achieve a victorious life through the miracles You will provide.

READING: Esther 1,2