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A Modern Day Esther

 What is a Modern Day Esther?

  She is someone who stands up for what she believes despite changing societal and cultural norms. She is courageous and is not afraid of opposition for strength and honor is her shield. She is confident in who she is and is fully affirmed in her faith. She is a woman of purpose and destiny. She is a world changer.

  As a Modern Day Esther-it saddens me to see how America is moving away from its Judeo- Christian heritage. As a result we are witnessing the erosion of morals and values in our society and government. In an atmosphere of political correctness many are faced with the decision of following their beliefs or conforming to what has become a politcal strong arm. Those who speak out and stand up for Judeo-Christian values are slandered while others are viewed as champions of change. The word "Change" use to mean something, but now it is diluted even marginalized. Stripped away of its original purpose just as America has been stripped away of some its Judeo-Christian heritage. 

 My cry today is to be "Transformed" in to Gods image, because this is the kind of change Jesus desires. Only God can transform a life- only God can transform you and shift you from one position to another just as He transformed Esther from a peasant girl into a queen. A person of substance- having no hidden agenda-purity of heart and spirit. A person willing to stand for righteousness no matter the cost. When you examine the life of Esther you wonder how she could ever been chosen as queen given her situation. When God transforms a life others can only see what He sees. God give us the courage to be "Transformed" in all that we say and do.

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