The story of Esther is a beautiful one. There are so many things that we can learn from each character and so much that the story teaches us. God is never mentioned in this short book but He is most definitely within this story. There is one point in particular that stands out in this story to me. And that is how God placed every person and every circumstance in the exact place it was supposed to be to make this develop. But what is amazing is that God used each person in this story yet they acted in their…
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There is a lot going on in our world right now. And there is so much fear and confusion that stems from the unknowns. But there is something that we do know, and that is that God is in control. Even in these times of uncertainty, He is still in control. He is sitting on His throne and in looking out for His people. But I realize that in times like these, God’s complete control can sometimes be forgotten. So I want to give you some verses that tell of God’s control and protection. Romans 8:28 And we know that…
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Prayer is so important in a believer’s walk. It is our way of communicating with God, asking Him for things, and worshiping Him with our words. Although this is so important, many believers have difficulty praying or keeping up a regular prayer life. I know that I am guilt of this myself. But praying to the Lord should not be difficult. It doesn’t have to be anything special or fancy. And you don’t need to feel intimidated if someone prays differently than you do. Every person has their own relationship with the Lord. If you struggle with your prayer life…
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Yeshua (Jesus) told the parable of a widow who continued to come to a wicked judge asking for justice against her adversary. This judge did not fear God or respect men. But after a while of the widow’s consistent asking, the judge finally gave her what she asked for (Luke 18). Luke 18:1 tells the reason for the Lord telling this parable. It says, “He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.“ Sometimes when we pray, our prayers won’t get answered right away. This can lead us to losing our…