An “Esther” Prayer Over COVID-19

While praying for our country during this COVID-19 pandemic and pandemonium, the Holy Spirit stirred up a prayer in me the other day on my daily walk.  This prayer is heavily influenced by the Biblical book of Esther.  Since Queen Esther once asked God’s people to pray, I felt led to share this with you and ask you to pray likewise until we see God’s deliverance and victory…   

Father God, I pray over the “Esthers” of today; people and institutions that are positioned to make a difference but perhaps afraid of being ridiculed or attacked for speaking up (Esther 4:11). Small business owners, church leaders, Christian individuals, believers behind the scenes, social media frequenters, etc.  I pray that these “Esthers” would be bold and rise up for such a time as this.  

I pray over the “Esthers” that are temporarily and seemingly giving in to and/or catering to fear… 

• the same fear that causes a mad rush to stores for toilet paper  
• the same fear that cancels events  
• the same fear that closes businesses  
• the same fear that shuts down the economy  
• the same fear that empties out grocery aisles 
• the same fear that demands freedoms and rights of everyone be taken away (which, btw, is exactly what fear has historically done throughout history with tyrannical, dictatorship and socialist nations before us… it’s the only way to get people to not only demand rights be taken away but to them to rise up against their friends and family in hatred and anger) 
• and worst of all the fear that prohibits and prevent believers from congregating

For those “Esthers” that may be operating alongside fear; Lord, I pray that You would help them realize that they were indeed created for such a time is this (Esther 4:12-14).  That as Your people continue to pray for them, that they would rise up in faith and boldly approach the king; first and foremost… to You, as the King of Kings (Hebrews 4:16); but also to those in positions of authority (Esther 5:1-2).

**Customize your prayer**… Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the “Esthers” in your life or nation that need your prayer.  Then pray over them.  Ask the Holy Spirit to show you if you’re an “Esther” who needs to approach the “king” and speak up.  If yes, then ask others to pray for you.

I pray over the “kings” of this earth …any person, organization or government in a position of authority (the President, leaders of other nations, governors, mayors, church leadership, small business owners, CEOs, fathers, mothers, etc.). I pray wisdom for the “kings”… that You would awaken them; that you would not only awaken them, but that You would give them a disruptive sleep (Esther 6:1)… 

• until they open up the scroll  
• until they remember how God previously protected them (Esther 6:2) 
• until they are provoked to recognize and bless the “Mordecais” (rather than blindly hang them as the “Hamans” have convinced them to do) (Esther 6:3) 
• until they have receptive hearts and listening ears for what the “Esthers” need to tell them (Esther 5:1) 
• until they become aware of the true enemy and the “Haman” deception(s) (Esther 7:5-6) 
• until they rise up in wisdom and the authority that God has given them to bless the “Mordecais” (Esther 6:3)
• until they take down the “Hamans” (Esther 7:9) 

**Customize your prayer**… Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the “kings” in your life or nation that need your prayer.  Then pray for them.  If you are in any type of position of authority, ask the Holy Spirit to disrupt your sleep and awaken you to do His Will.

I pray over the “Mordecais” of today,  

• the ones who uncover the conspiracies and do the right thing (Esther 2:21-23) 
• the ones who refuse to bow even though the entire world bows (Esther 3:2) 
• the ones who would continue to worship God regardless of what government edicts and mandates are instituted (Esther 3:3-4) (Esther 4:8) 
• the ones who are not afraid to reprimand the “Esthers” by telling them that they are created for such a time as this (Esther 4:13-14) 
• the ones who boldly motivate and encourage the “Esthers” that are positioned to make a difference and change 

Lord, I pray for the “Mortdecai” individuals, churches, small businesses, etc., who are refusing to bow…  

• that they would not be discouraged by the attacks against them
• that your light would shine forth through them  
• that You would pour out Your Spirit upon them  
• that You would force the “Hamans” to publicly honor them by giving them the King’s ring and horse for all to see (Esther 6:6-11) 
• that You would bless and prosper those “Mordecais” greatly for years to come (Esther 8:1-2, 15) 

**Customize your prayer**… Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the “Mordecais” in your life or nation that need your prayer.  Then pray for them.  Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any area where you might be ignoring and/or ridiculing the “Mordecais” that are faithfully sitting at the gate and refusing to bow.  Repent and look for ways to encourage them.

I pray and speak boldly against the “Hamans” (the deceivers and connivers) of today and of COVID-19;  

• the ones who falsely take credit for others righteous deeds (Esther 3:1)  
• the ones who demand everyone bow before them (Esther 3:5) 
• the ones who manipulate the law and the “kings” for their own selfish purposes (Esther 3:7-9) 
• the ones who ultimately seek to destroy God’s people (Esther 3:6) 

I pray that the “Haman” deception behind this virus and this pandemonium (whether that be China, George Soros, possible advisors to Trump, the media who is stirring up fear and mass hysteria, whoever and whatever, etc.) be exposed. I pray that any and every deceitful sinister plan against our nation/world be thwarted.  That the conspirators and co-conspirators (Esther 6:13) be revealed and hanged up high for all to see on the very pole intended for the “Mordecais” (Esther 7:9).  I pray that the Truth of COVID-19 come to fruition; and that the TRUTH would set the nation(s) free. 

**Customize your prayer**… Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the “Hamans” in your life or nation who need you to boldly prophesy against in prayer.  Ask the Lord to show you any area you have come alongside the “Hamans” in their attack of the “Mordecais” and God’s people. Repent!

Lord, I pray a hedge of protection over Your people.  People who may’ve initially cowered in fear, but are now prevailing through prayer and fasting (Esther 8:15-17)…  

• that they would completely trust in the Power of Your Precious Blood that was shed for them 
• that they would follow Your example and be UNAFRAID to lay hands on the very contagious lepers (in this case, the COVID-19 coughers) (Matthew 8:1-3)
• that they would rise up in the Power of Your Holy Spirit that now lives in them; the same Power that heals the sick; the same Power that raised Christ from the dead (Ephesians 1:19).   

I pray that you would stir Your people up in that Power to boldly and fearlessly look for opportunities to love on, to hug on, to lay hands on, to pray for, to talk to, to smile at, to approach people… 

• people who do not know You  
• people who have been scattered and divided because of this chaos, confusion and fear  
• people who fear death because they do not know about eternal life 
• people who have lost their jobs  
• people who have, in fact, been infected with the coronavirus  
• people who are elderly and people with autoimmune disorders, both of whom this virus can be fatal 
• people who have been infected with fear, anxiety and panic, and have nowhere else to turn 

Finally, I pray over our nation, over Israel and over every nation that has been infected with COVID-19.  Even more so, I pray over the more serious and contagious pandemic of FEAR!!  On behalf of our nation, I ask You for guidance, wisdom, and truth.  Forgive us for the greed, the lies, the murder of the innocent, following after the gods of this earth, etc.

**Customize your prayer**… Ask the Holy Spirit to provoke you to pray and intercede daily on behalf of your family, your church, your nation.  Humble yourself. Pray. Seek God’s face. Turn from your wicked ways. Repent for your nation. Then God promises to heal your land! (2 Chronicles 7:14)  

Oh, Lord, tear down not just the idols, but also the high places, that we (nations, churches, individuals) have built up and trusted in over You (pause and listen for what those might be in your life, church and nation). Please have mercy on us as You turn our hearts back to You. May Your Peace that surpasses all understanding wash over us. In Jesus mighty name I pray; with all authority and power He has given me (you have been given that same power and authority btw)… Amen!!