IN THIS EPISODE Queen Esther's Prayer

The Book of Esther tells a story of the deliverance of the Jewish people from an enemy by Esther and Mordecai, commemorated by the Jewish festival of Purim. In her desperate plea, Queen Esther recognizes that only the Lord can help relieve our deepest pain.

WRITING PROMPT    Imagine yourself in the Bible scene with Esther as she fasts and prays in advance of confronting the king who wanted to destroy her people. Think about a person in your life against whom you hold some rivalry or enmity. What “persuasive words” would the Lord put in your mouth to “turn his or her heart.” What words would turn your heart to forgiveness?