But after Xerxes’ anger had subsided, he began thinking about Vashti and what she had done and the decree he had made.

And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.”

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and keep my emotions under your care, remove my struggle to do your job for you from my desire. Give me courage to do this life as you desire me to.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen