Esther Prayer For Favor
The story of Queen Esther is one of the most compelling accounts of divine favor, courage, and destiny in Scripture. A young Jewish woman—orphaned, exiled, and seemingly ordinary—was positioned by God in the Persian palace to save her people from destruction. Her journey was not a coincidence; it was a divine setup for breakthrough, intercession, and the manifestation of supernatural favor. Her courage to fast, pray, and approach the king opened a door that changed history.
In every believer’s life, there are moments when only divine favor can turn the tide. Like Esther, we face personal and collective battles that require God’s intervention. Her story shows us that when we humble ourselves through fasting and prayer, align our hearts with God’s will, and boldly step forward in grace. These Esther Prayers are drawn from the spirit of Esther’s story, full of powerful intercession, strategic positioning, bold obedience, and divine timing. They are prayers for those who are trusting God to move mightily in situations beyond their control—prayers for breakthrough, uncommon favor, kingdom assignments, and supernatural reversals.
In this season of your life, whether you’re believing for a door to open, a burden to lift, a calling to be fulfilled, or deliverance from adversity, may these prayers awaken the Esther within you. May you walk in grace, stand in boldness, and experience the kind of favor that only God can give.
1. Prayer for Boldness to Step into Divine Purpose
Esther was called for “such a time as this” and needed courage to fulfill it.
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14
Lord, give me boldness to rise into the purpose for which You created me. Remove fear, doubt, and hesitation. Like Esther, let me see the divine timing of my assignment and respond in obedience. Use me for Your glory, even in difficult or uncertain places.
2. Prayer for Divine Favor Before Great Decisions
Before she approached the king, Esther fasted for favor and wisdom.
“If I perish, I perish.” — Esther 4:16
Father, I am at a crossroads and I need Your favor to guide my next step. Give me wisdom and clarity. Let Your favor go before me like a shield. Open the heart of those I must speak with, and let every decision align with Your will.
3. Prayer to Find Favor in Unfamiliar Places
Esther was chosen and favored in a foreign land where she had no natural advantage.
“Now the young woman pleased him, and she obtained his favor…” — Esther 2:9
Lord, even when I am in places where I feel unqualified or unseen, let Your favor speak for me. Open doors that no man can shut. Let me find grace with people in authority and be chosen for opportunities that align with Your purpose.
4. Prayer for Preparation Before Promotion
Esther spent time in preparation before being brought before the king.
“Each young woman’s turn came… after she had completed twelve months of preparation.” — Esther 2:12
Father, prepare my heart, character, and mind for the place You’re taking me. Don’t let me arrive unready. Shape me in secret. Refine me through patience. Teach me humility, wisdom, and grace so I’ll carry the favor well when You elevate me.
5. Prayer for Supernatural Turnaround
God used Esther to reverse the evil plot against the Jews.
“The tables were turned and the Jews got the upper hand over those who hated them.” — Esther 9:1
Lord, I ask You for a divine turnaround. What the enemy meant for evil, turn it for my good. Let every plot of destruction, delay, or oppression be reversed. I declare supernatural favor over my situation—favor that shifts outcomes and brings victory.
6. Prayer for Grace Under Pressure
Esther had to stand strong under immense risk and pressure.
“I will go to the king, even though it is against the law.” — Esther 4:16
Lord, when pressure mounts, give me the grace to stand. Let me not be shaken or intimidated. Fill me with peace and courage in the face of fear. Help me to trust that Your hand is with me, and Your favor surrounds me like a shield.
7. Prayer for God’s Favor to Speak Louder Than My Background
Esther was an orphan, a minority, and a foreigner—yet God exalted her.
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap.” — Psalm 113:7
Father, let my background not define my future. Where others see lack, let Your favor write a different story. Break every limitation attached to my past. Elevate me by Your hand, and let Your glory be revealed in my life.
8. Prayer for Favor with Authority Figures
Esther won the heart of the king through divine favor.
“The king loved Esther more than all the other women… so he set the royal crown on her head.” — Esther 2:17
Lord, grant me favor with those in authority—bosses, leaders, decision-makers, and influencers. Turn their hearts toward me as You did for Esther. Let them see Your light in me. Use their influence to position me for impact and fulfillment of Your plan.
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9. Prayer for Strategic Timing
Esther waited for the right moment to make her request to the king.
“What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you.” — Esther 5:6
God of perfect timing, teach me to wait for the right moment to act. Let me not move too fast or too slow. Give me discernment to know when to speak, when to be silent, and when to act boldly. Let Your favor lead me in timing and strategy.
10. Prayer for Divine Protection During Risk
Esther risked her life by stepping into the king’s inner court.
“If I perish, I perish.” — Esther 4:16
Lord, when I take bold steps of faith, protect me from every harm. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Cover me with Your blood. Surround me with angels. Go before me and preserve me as I obey Your call, even when it’s risky.
11. Prayer for Wisdom in Presenting My Request
Esther didn’t make her request hastily—she waited and presented it with discernment.
“Then Queen Esther answered, ‘If I have found favor in your sight, O king… let my life be given me at my petition.’” — Esther 7:3
Lord, give me wisdom and grace in how I present my petitions—whether before people or in prayer. Let my words be seasoned with wisdom and humility. Teach me when to speak and how to speak. Let divine favor go ahead of every request I make.
12. Prayer for Heavenly Backing
Esther fasted for three days and nights before making her move.
“Do not eat or drink for three days… Then I will go to the king.” — Esther 4:16
Father, I recognize that without You, I can do nothing. I seek Your divine presence in every battle I face. As Esther sought You in fasting, I ask for Your backing. Let heaven support me. Let every invisible barrier be removed and every spiritual force align with Your purpose.
13. Prayer for Courage in the Face of Fear
Esther felt afraid, but still obeyed.
“All the king’s officials know… that any man or woman who approaches the king… will be put to death unless…” — Esther 4:11
Lord, I bring You my fears—the ones that paralyze and silence me. Let courage rise in my soul. Teach me to trust You more than I fear rejection or failure. Give me the boldness to approach doors that seem closed, believing that You are with me.
14. Prayer to Find Favor in Places of Decision
Esther’s favor reached into royal decision-making.
“Write also concerning the Jews as you please… in the king’s name and seal it with the king’s signet ring.”— Esther 8:8
Father, place me where decisions are made. Let Your favor elevate my voice to be heard in rooms of influence. Let my words carry weight, and my presence carry divine purpose. Use me to speak truth, justice, and wisdom into critical situations.
15. Prayer to Influence for Kingdom Impact
Esther didn’t seek favor for personal gain but for her people’s salvation.
“How can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?” — Esther 8:6
Lord, may I never seek favor for selfish gain. Like Esther, let my heart burn for others—for family, community, and nation. Give me influence not for status but for impact. Let the favor You grant be used for Your glory and the good of others.
16. Prayer for Unseen Battles to Be Won
While Esther obeyed, God was moving behind the scenes.
“That night the king could not sleep…” — Esther 6:1
God of wonders, move in the unseen. Stir hearts, shift minds, and disturb systems for my sake. Let those who hold keys to my breakthrough be restless until Your will is done. I trust You to work behind the scenes on my behalf.
17. Prayer for Protection from Hidden Enemies
Esther’s enemy, Haman, operated in secret and malice.
“If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail…” — Esther 6:13
Father, expose every hidden enemy. Frustrate the plans of those who plot against my life, my peace, or my purpose. Let no evil plan succeed. I stand under Your divine covering. Turn their schemes into my stepping stones, and let Your name be glorified.
18. Prayer for Divine Reversal
The gallows built for Mordecai became Haman’s end.
“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai.” — Esther 7:10
Lord, turn the weapons of the enemy against themselves. Let every plot for my downfall lead to my lifting. Reverse every decree, every judgment, and every curse sent against me. I decree divine reversal, in Jesus’ name.
19. Prayer for My Name to Be Remembered for Good
Mordecai’s loyalty was written in the royal records and rewarded later.
“What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?” the king asked. — Esther 6:3
Lord, let the good I have done not be forgotten. Open the books of remembrance. Let reward, honor, and elevation come. Where I have labored, let favor find me. Reward faithfulness, even if it was once overlooked.
20. Prayer to Overcome Delay and Setback
God used Esther to accelerate deliverance that seemed delayed.
“No document written in the king’s name… can be revoked.” — Esther 8:8
Father, break every cycle of delay over my life. Where progress has stalled, release supernatural acceleration. Open every closed door. Let nothing revoke what You’ve already ordained. I receive the manifestation of what has long been promised.
21. Prayer for the Crown of Favor
Esther was chosen above many and crowned with royalty.
“So he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen…” — Esther 2:17
Lord, crown me with favor. Let distinction be upon me—not for vanity, but for Your glory. Let Your hand of selection rest upon me. Separate me from the crowd by Your anointing and raise me to the place You’ve prepared for me.
22. Prayer for Uncommon Grace
Esther received a level of grace that others did not.
“She obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her.” — Esther 2:15
God of grace, let Your uncommon grace rest on my life. Give me the kind of favor that causes people to take notice. Let doors open without manipulation. Let honor come without striving. Let grace speak where credentials fail.
23. Prayer for Endurance Through the Process
Before the crown, Esther endured a season of preparation.
“Each young woman’s turn came after… twelve months of beauty treatments…” — Esther 2:12
Lord, give me patience in the process. Let me not rush what You are refining. Teach me endurance. Build my character. Let the hidden season prepare me for the public platform. Help me trust that You are working, even when I cannot see it.
24. Prayer to Bless Those Who Support Me
Esther honored Mordecai, who mentored and advised her.
“Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes…” — Esther 10:3
Father, bless the Mordecais in my life—those who intercede, correct, and encourage me. Elevate and honor them as You did for Mordecai. Let none of their labor be in vain. Reward the mentors, leaders, and silent intercessors who have stood with me in the shadows.
25. Prayer to Be Bold in Intercession
Esther’s fasting was deeply intercessory for her people.
“Go, gather all the Jews… fast for me.” — Esther 4:16
Lord, make me an intercessor. Teach me to stand in the gap for my family, church, city, and nation. Let the burden of others move my heart. Let my prayers carry power. Like Esther, let me approach You on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.
26. Prayer to Speak at the Right Time
Esther waited through two banquets before finally revealing Haman’s plan.
“If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition.” — Esther 7:3
Lord, help me not to speak out of pressure but out of discernment. Teach me divine timing. Let my words come with impact, clarity, and boldness. When I speak, let heaven back my voice. And when I wait, let it be in trust, not in fear.
27. Prayer to Influence Generations
Esther’s bravery preserved generations of Jews from destruction.
“These days should be remembered and observed in every generation…” — Esther 9:28
Father, let my life count beyond today. Use me to impact generations to come. Let the favor You show me bless my children and my children’s children. May the legacy of obedience, courage, and favor flow through my lineage.
28. Prayer for Joy After the Battle
Esther’s fast ended in celebration and national joy.
“For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.” — Esther 8:16
Lord, after every trial and battle, fill my life with joy. Let sorrow be turned to dancing. Give me beauty for ashes and praise for heaviness. I declare that my fasting, my tears, and my intercession will birth testimonies and seasons of rejoicing.
29. Prayer for Wisdom in Leadership
Esther ruled with dignity, faith, and wisdom.
“And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.” — Esther 8:2
God, if You place me in positions of influence, let me lead with wisdom and compassion. Teach me to lead like Esther—with integrity, boldness, and dependence on You. Let my leadership bring justice, peace, and progress wherever I go.
30. Prayer to Be a Vessel of Deliverance
Through her favor, Esther became a savior to her people.
“Because Esther had come before the king, he issued a decree that saved the Jews…” — Esther 9:25
Lord, make me a vessel for deliverance. Let the favor on my life not be wasted. Use me to break chains, set captives free, and protect the vulnerable. Where there is oppression, let me be a voice. Where there is danger, let me be a shield through You.
31. Prayer to Keep My Identity Rooted in God
Esther didn’t forget who she was, even as queen.
“Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background… just as Mordecai had instructed her.” — Esther 2:20
Lord, no matter where You take me, let me never forget who I am in You. Keep me grounded, humble, and rooted in faith. Let no level of success or exposure disconnect me from the God who brought me there.
32. Prayer for the Fulfillment of Divine Assignment
Esther’s life had a divine purpose, and she fulfilled it.
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance… will arise from another place.” — Esther 4:14
Father, I don’t want to miss my assignment. Let me fulfill everything You wrote in my book before I was born. Awaken purpose within me. Help me to be faithful in small things and courageous in great things. I say yes to Your call, Lord.
33. Prayer for Recompense and Justice
The very one who plotted evil against Esther’s people was destroyed by his own scheme.
“On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned…” — Esther 9:1
God of justice, vindicate me. Where I’ve been wronged, restore me. Where I’ve suffered injustice, compensate me. Let every evil plan boomerang on the enemy. Let the same gallows built for my downfall become a platform for my deliverance.
34. Prayer for Enduring Influence
Esther’s impact extended beyond her time in the palace.
“Her words established these days of Purim, at their appointed times…” — Esther 9:31
Lord, let my life produce fruit that lasts. Let the things I build, write, or speak continue to bless others long after I’m gone. Let my favor birth impact, and let that impact be enduring, honorable, and eternally fruitful.
35. Prayer of Thanksgiving for Divine Favor
Esther’s story begins and ends with favor—given by God.
“The king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women… and she won his favor and approval.” — Esther 2:17
Heavenly Father, thank You for the favor You’ve already given me. Thank You for open doors, divine alignments, timely interventions, and the strength to walk through every season. I acknowledge that it’s not by power, nor by might, but by Your Spirit. I praise You in advance for more favor, more grace, and more breakthroughs ahead. You are the author of my elevation, and I give You all the glory.
CONCLUSION
The story of Esther is not just a tale of beauty and bravery—it is a divine revelation of what God can do when one person chooses to surrender, pray, and walk in bold obedience. Esther’s favor didn’t come because she was perfect, wealthy, or powerful. It came because God placed His hand upon her and she yielded to His plan, even at great personal risk. Favor isn’t about who we are—it’s about who God is and what He desires to accomplish through us.
These Esther Prayer are not just declarations or requests—they are keys. They unlock spiritual doors, shift atmospheres, and prepare hearts for divine encounter. When you pray them, don’t rush. Let each one settle in your heart. Speak them with faith and humility. You are not just repeating Esther’s journey—you are living your own.
There will be moments in your life where, like Esther, everything depends on the grace of God and a step of faith. In those moments, you’ll need divine courage, strategic wisdom, and most importantly—supernatural favor. Whether it’s before a boardroom, a courtroom, a hospital room, or a closed door that only God can open, remember: the same God who crowned Esther with favor is still at work today.
Let this be your season of royal favor—where the unseen hand of God places you in rooms you didn’t expect, grants you favor you didn’t earn, and uses your voice to speak truth in critical times. May your days of mourning turn into days of dancing. May every Haman fall by his own sword. And may your life be a living testimony of what divine favor looks like in motion.
You are called for such a time as this—rise and shine, for your King has extended His golden scepter. Walk into your favor. Amen.
