A Prayer for Favour and Deliverance
"And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king's provinces:" - Esther 8:5
O Sovereign Lord, Eternal King, who sits enthroned in the heavens and rules over all creation, I come before You humbly, inspired by the words of Esther 8:5, seeking Your divine favour and intercession in all matters great and small. As the faithful Esther spoke to her king with a heart filled with both courage and reverence, I too approach Your throne of grace with petitions on my heart, aware that You alone possess the power to reverse plans of destruction and to orchestrate favour in the eyes of those in authority.
Heavenly Father, I pray that if it please You, and if I too have found favour in Your sight, grant me the wisdom to approach the challenges I face today with boldness. Just as Esther stood for her people, help me stand firm, advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves, praying earnestly for justice, mercy, and protection. Lord, breed in me an unwavering spirit, one that fears not the consequences of seeking Your will; rather, let my heart echo the passion and determination reflected in Esther's words.
Father, as the king was in a position of authority over his realm, I recognize the leaders and authorities You have placed around me – in my family, my community, and my workplaces. Their decisions impact many lives and have the potential to bless or harm. I ask You, Lord, to touch their hearts and minds; let them seek the right paths and approach their duties with integrity and humility. I appeal for Your favour to be upon them, that it would guide their actions and decisions. May they see the value of compassion and justice, mirroring the heartfelt plea Esther made before her king.
Lord God, I beseech You to intervene in the plans devised by the enemy to destroy and bring division within our lives. Just as Haman plotted darkness upon the Jewish people and sought to eradicate their existence, similar plots arise against us today, manifested in division, hatred, and strife. In Your might, I ask that You would thwart these schemes and bring them to nothing, rendering null and void the evil that seeks to take root in my life and the lives of those I love.
I petition You, Almighty God, to let it be written in our favour; let it be decreed that all plans of malice and destruction plotted against Your children be reversed. We trust in Your ability to bring forth righteousness, to allow favour to surround us as a shield. Let every tongue that rises against us be silenced by Your truth, and let our adversaries know that the power of the living God stands with us. Let the justice of the King of Kings shine upon us, illuminating the paths we should follow.
Lord, may our actions reflect a deep-seated understanding of Your purpose for our lives. As Esther was pleasing in the eyes of the king, let our lives be pleasing in Your sight. Help us to walk in love, to be vessels of Your grace, compassion, and truth as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities. Burden us with the call to love our neighbours and to advocate for those who are marginalized, as You have called us to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world.
Grant us perseverance and strength, that we may continue to seek Your favour amidst trials. It is not by our might or power, but by Your Spirit that we can achieve the impossible. May Your will be done in our lives, and may we ever be attentive to Your leading, so that like Queen Esther, we may rise for such a time as this. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
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Esther 8:5 - "And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king's provinces:"
"And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king's provinces:" - Esther 8:5
Esther 5:5 - "Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared."
Esther 8:4 - "Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,"
Esther 5:7 - "Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;"
Esther 8:1 - "On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her."
Esther 5:2
Esther 5:2 - "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre."
Esther 8:4
Esther 5:2
Esther 5:2
Esther 9:8 - "And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,"
Esther 8:7 - "¶ Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews."
"Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request is;" - Esther 5:7
Esther 5:4 - "And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him."
Esther 8:16 - "The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour."
Esther 7:5 - "¶ Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?"
Esther 5:3 - "Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom."
Esther 8:2 focus on the ring
"Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king," - Esther 8:4
Esther 8:2 - "And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman."
Esther 5:2 - "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre."
"Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared." - Esther 5:5
Esther 5:8 - "If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said."
Esther 4:5 - "Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was."
Esther 5:6 - "¶ And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed."
"And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha," - Esther 9:8
Esther 8:3 - "¶ And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews."
Esther 5:12 - "Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come in with the king unto the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and to morrow am I invited unto her also with the king."
Esther 3:5 - "And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath."