Deliver me from my fear.
“Put in my mouth persuasive words in the presence of the lion, and turn his heart to hatred for our enemy, so that he and his co-conspirators may perish.”-Queen Esther 4C:24
WRITING PROMPT : Imagine yourself in the Bible scene with Esther as she fasts and prays in advance of confronting the king who wanted to destroy her people.
Think about a person in your life against whom you hold some rivalry or enmity. What “persuasive words” would the Lord put in your mouth to “turn his or her heart.” What words would turn your heart to forgiveness?
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