In the past few years, I’ve learned many lessons from Esther. It all began when my friend Lynn noticed a pattern in her story that I’d been trying to implement myself.

Listen –> Feel –> Do –> Speak

Did you see it my my devotion today? Here’s an excerpt:

I’m especially inspired by Esther, who saved her people with her words. She didn’t rush in with her own thoughts, nor did she stay silent out of fear. Instead, she paused and fasted for God’s direction. (Esther 4:16) She waited for just the right time to speak. (Esther 5:8) Then she didn’t stop speaking up, even though her life was in danger, until her people were fully safe. (Esther 8:3-6) Esther left behind self-protective silence and followed God, allowing Him to shape her words. In turn, He used her voice to redeem her people.

Listen– At her moment of crisis in Esther 4, Esther didn’t plunge forward with her own ideas. She paused to listen for God’s solution.

Feel– Esther let her feelings of alarm over the King’s edict move her forward into righteous action.

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