Scripture

Esther 8

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Observation

How did Mordecai creatively thwart Haman’s plot?

Application

Do I use my intelligence and wiles the Lord has given me to creatively problem solve under the Spirit’s leading?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You for giving me a brain to reason and to think creatively. Help me to use that to honor You. 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 Public Service Professionals (Firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel)…

• Strength to serve well
• Safety/health
• Salvation for lost & ministry opportunities for saved
• Strong family/marriage relationships
• Strong, God-honoring friendships

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 Outreach Ministries

• God’s creative provision
• For sound financial management and strategies
• Salvation and spiritual growth for those to whom they minister
• God’s anointing and leading for projects and programs
• Volunteers and workers

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. – Romans 12:17-18 (HCSB)