Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, day or night. 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.” So Mordecai went and did everything Esther had ordered him. (Esther 4:15-17)

When are you most likely to pull people together in order to accomplish something together? What are your motivations? What are you willing to give up in the process?

Today’s Challenge: What or who is one your mind and heart today? Choose one meal (or something else) from which you can fast. Commit the time to focus on prayer. Empty yourself so that God’s presence can fill and consume you.