Esther's life is defined by an opportunity she was given to make a choice. God would keep His promises. Her chance was to be a part of that work. She made the right decision, but she made sure she prayed first before taking a single step into an act that she'd be remembered for throughout history.

1. The purpose of prayer is to align your desires with God's.

2. The purpose of fasting is to replace one activity with focusing on God instead.

3. The purpose of putting on sackcloth or becoming hungry is to come to God with an attitude of Him meeting a need.