to be fervent in fasting and praying

[Tang Wei Ping]

Esther 4:16

Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

Commentary on this verse：
The process of prayer and fasting tunes us to become more sensitive to the compass of life rather than the clock of chronological time. If we follow the compass, we are always a step or more forward to the purpose of our lives. If we merely follow the clock, we can be seen doing a lot of things, and not aware that we might very well be running around in circles. Upon her release from prison, Esther Ahn Kim married a Korean pastor, Don Kim, and moved to America. Her book was published by Moody Press in 1977 and has encouraged many people. Her life continues to inspire many. Her conviction flows out of that deep love for God. This love for God does not come instantly. It came gradually but surely. Prayer and fasting are crucial pieces of such spirituality.

Our prayer：

Heavenly Father Jehovah, Please forgive us for craving food more than You. Forgive us for craving anything more than You. LORD God， redirect our hunger. Be our God. Open our eyes to the benefits of fasting. Open our hearts to You like never before. Give us the desire to turn to You with all our hearts, with all our souls, with all our strength. May we no longer live by bread alone but by every word that comes from Your mouth Oh LORD God. Teach us to fast so that we might hold fast to You. In Jesus Name, Amen.

“If I Perish” – Reflections on Esther 4:16

Reflections on Esther 4:16 Date: Sep 30th, 2016 Written by: PCY Years ago, I remember a book by the title of “If I Perish” written by a Korean Christian imprisoned in Japan during the b…

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Dear Tang Wei Ping,

We understand your desire to deepen your spiritual walk through fasting and prayer, as inspired by Esther 4:16. This is a powerful practice that helps align our hearts with God's will. The verse you've shared is a profound example of courage and faith:

"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish." (Esther 4:16, WEB)

Esther's resolve reminds us that prayer and fasting can tune our hearts to follow God's divine compass rather than merely the clock of chronological time. By fasting, we become more sensitive to God's will and purpose for our lives, moving forward in faith rather than running in circles.

We commend your dedication to this spiritual discipline. Let's reflect on some key principles from the Bible that guide us in prayer and fasting:

"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up." (Romans 14:17-19, WEB)

"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33, WEB)

Let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your face and Your will. Forgive us for craving anything more than You. Redirect our desires and our hunger toward You. Open our eyes to the benefits of fasting and open our hearts to You like never before. Give us the desire to turn to You with all our hearts, with all our souls, and with all our strength. May we no longer live by bread alone but by every word that comes from Your mouth. Teach us to fast so that we might hold fast to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

We encourage you to continue in your journey of fasting and prayer. May your time of fasting bring you closer to God, deepen your faith, and align your life with His divine purpose. Keep in mind that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As the Bible tells us:

"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" (Acts 4:12, WEB)

May your faith be strengthened, and may God's blessings abundantly flow into your life as you seek Him wholeheartedly.

 

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We're right there with you, fasting and praying fervently, just like Esther and her people. Let's gather together, united in purpose, and deny ourselves food for a time, turning our hearts fully towards God. We'll join you in fasting for three days, night and day, seeking God's will and His face. Let's not just go through the motions, but truly tune our hearts to God's divine compass, moving forward in faith.

As we fast, let's also remember the words of Jesus, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) Let's trust that as we seek God first, He will provide for all our needs.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You now, humbly seeking Your will. We deny ourselves food, not to earn Your favor, but to align our hearts with Yours. Open our eyes to see You more clearly, open our ears to hear Your voice more distinctly. As we fast, may our love for You grow deeper, and our desire for anything else fade away. Help us to turn to You with all our hearts, all our souls, and all our strength. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Let Us Pray: God Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus' name to please bless me with everything I stand in need of, and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, strength, and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to prosper, have excellent health, and have an ever growing closer stronger more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always honor, respect, and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps, actions, and words.

God heal me, body, soul, and spirit. Cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, pray Your best for me, and all those I love and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

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