A Prayer for Divine Favor and Grace

"And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti." - Esther 2:17

Esther 2:17 - "And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti."

Heavenly Father,

In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence, seeking Your presence and guidance. Lord, I am reminded of the beautiful story in the Book of Esther, particularly Esther 2:17, which recounts how "the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti."

Oh God, what majesty lies in Your plans! Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. I thank You for the story of Esther, who, through Your divine favor, was elevated to a position that changed the course of history for her people. Lord, I ask that You grant me the same grace and favor that You bestowed upon Esther. Help me to embrace the beauty of Your design in my life, even when it seems unfathomable.

As I reflect on this powerful verse, I pray for Your loving kindness to envelop me, just as it did Esther. May I walk in obedience, humility, and courage. Teach me to trust in Your timing, just as Esther patiently awaited her moment to intercede for her people. Lord, remind me that, like Esther, I am placed in a position for such a time as this (Esther 4:14). Let me never lose sight of my purpose as I navigate through challenges and opportunities that life presents.

O Lord, grant me the wisdom to recognize divine opportunities and the strength to act upon them. Give me the courage, like Esther, to present myself before the king of kings, knowing that I am accepted in the Beloved. May Your grace be manifest in my life in such a way that those around me see Your favor shining through me. Just as Esther captured the heart of King Ahasuerus, may my life reflect a sweet aroma of love, dignity, and grace that draws others to You.

As I aspire to reach heights of influence and responsibility, I humbly submit all my aspirations to Your will. Fill my heart with a holy confidence that knows I stand in Your favor, no matter the giants I may face. Lord, I pray that You align my heart with Your purpose, that I may seek to serve others selflessly. Just like Esther, help me to prepare my heart to speak truth boldly—even when it is difficult.

I lift up the rulers and leaders of my nation, Lord. Just as You appointed Esther as queen, I ask that You raise up godly individuals in positions of influence—those who will act with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. May they seek Your counsel and lead by Your principles, impacting lives for Your glory.

Finally, Lord, I pray for those who feel they are without favor or grace today. For those who feel unseen or insignificant, I ask that You shower them with Your love and affirmation. Let them know they are cherished and valued in Your eyes. May they find comfort in knowing that Your plans for them are never for harm but for a future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

In all things, I trust in Your sovereign hand, knowing that every step is guided by Your wisdom. Let my life be a testimony of Your greatness, and may it bring honor to Your name. Thank You, Father, for Your grace and favor in our lives.

In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray,

Amen.

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Esther 5:2

Esther 4:17 - "So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him."

Esther 5:2

Esther 2:22 - "And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name."

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 7:2 - "And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom."

Esther 2:20 - "Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him."

Esther 2:11 - "And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her."

Esther 9:17 - "On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness."

Esther 2:10 - "Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it."

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 2:16 - "So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign."

Esther 2:2 - "Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:"

Esther 2:15 - "¶ Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her."

Esther 1:2 - "That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,"

Esther 2:19 - "And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate."

Esther 2:7 - "And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter."

Esther 4:2 - "And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth."

Esther 2:8 - "¶ So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women."

Esther 2:4 - "And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so."

Acts 2:17

Genesis 17:2

Esther 2:5 - "¶ Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;"

Acts 2:17

Esther 2:1 - "After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her."

Esther 1:17 - "For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not."