daily reading 34.1 (Esther 4:15–17)
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Our opening prayer for this week:
Lord Jesus Christ, the church’s head,
You are her one foundation;
In you she trusts, before you bows,
And waits for your salvation.
Built on this rock secure,
Your church shall endure
Though all the world decay
And all things pass away.
Oh, hear, oh, hear us, Jesus!
Help us to serve you evermore
With hearts both pure and lowly;
And may your word, that light divine,
Shine on in splendor holy
That we repentance show,
In faith ever grow;
The power of sin destroy
And evils that annoy.
Oh, make us faithful Christians.
And for your gospel let us dare
To sacrifice all treasure;
Teach us to bear your blessed cross,
To find in you all pleasure.
Oh, grant us steadfastness
In joy and distress,
Lord, for your mercy’s sake,
Let us by grace partake
Of endless joy and glory. Amen.
Esther 4:15–17
- Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 "Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don't eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish."
- 17 So Mordecai went and did everything Esther had commanded him.
Helpful notes on Esther 4:15–17
For yourself pray:
- That you don't let golden chances to serve God and your neighbor slip by
For others pray:
- That God's kingdom comes in your community
A psalm to listen to and ponder, as time allows:
- Psalm 104 (YouTube, duet)
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