Scripture

Esther 2

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Observation

How did God use the circumstances of the previous chapter to begin to carry out His plan?

Application

Do I trust that even in the strangest and most difficult of situations, God is sovereign and will accomplish His purpose, using circumstances and events as he sees fit?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father in heaven, Thank You that whether I can detect it or not, whether I can understand it or not, You will accomplish what You purpose to do. Help me to rest in that, especially in dark, difficult, and confusing times. I ask this in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
• James Williams
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Pray for Kuna…

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Sher Brodoski
• Debbie & Amy Brueggemann
• Brook & Erica Butts (Brooklyn, Boston)
• Chris Carlton

Missionary:

• Lito Dictican

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for Meridian

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
The LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy. – Zephaniah 3:17 (HCSB)