Here are prayer points for a 3-day Esther fasting prayer points, inspired by the biblical story of Queen Esther, who fasted for divine intervention and favor. These prayer points focus on repentance, divine favor, deliverance, and breakthrough.
Day 1: Repentance and Surrender
Scripture Reference: Joel 2:12-13 – “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”
- Thanksgiving: Start by praising and thanking God for His mercy and grace in your life.
- Prayer Point: “Lord, I thank You for Your unfailing love and for the opportunity to come boldly to Your throne of grace in my time of need.”
- Repentance: Confess any known or hidden sins and ask for a clean heart.
- Prayer Point: “Father, search my heart and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I repent of every sin, known and unknown, and surrender fully to You.”
- Renewal: Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your mind and strengthen your spirit.
- Prayer Point: “Holy Spirit, renew my mind and align my thoughts, desires, and actions with Your perfect will.”
Day 2: Divine Favor and Intervention
Scripture Reference: Esther 5:2 – “When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter.”
- Divine Favor: Pray for favor in every area of your life, just as Esther found favor with King Xerxes.
- Prayer Point: “Lord, grant me favor in Your sight and in the sight of those I encounter. Let Your grace open doors of opportunities for me.”
- Intercession: Stand in the gap for your family, community, or nation, asking for God’s mercy and intervention.
- Prayer Point: “Father, have mercy on my family and this nation. Let Your plans for us prevail and not the plans of the enemy.”
- Courage and Boldness: Ask God for boldness to take necessary steps of faith.
- Prayer Point: “Lord, fill me with courage and boldness, that I may step into the assignments You have set before me.”
Day 3: Deliverance and Breakthrough
Scripture Reference: Esther 9:1 – “The enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned.”
- Breakthrough: Pray for supernatural breakthrough in areas where you’ve faced delays or opposition.
- Prayer Point: “Lord, turn every delay into testimony and let every obstacle become a stepping stone for my victory.”
- Deliverance: Declare freedom from any bondage or generational curse affecting your life or family.
- Prayer Point: “By the power of the blood of Jesus, I declare freedom and victory over every bondage in my life and my household.”
- Thanksgiving: End with gratitude for answered prayers.
- Prayer Point: “Father, I thank You because I believe You have heard my cries and answered my prayers. All glory belongs to You!”
Closing Scripture and Prayer
Scripture: Isaiah 58:6 – “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke?”
Closing Prayer:
“Lord, thank You for hearing my prayers over these three days. I trust that You are working all things together for my good. May Your name be glorified in every testimony that arises from this fast. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”