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The Voice God Places Beside You | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 5
by Aaron Kennedy on July 3rd, 2026
Who is the voice God has placed in your life to help you see what you cannot see on your own? Esther had Mordecai, a trusted mentor who reminded her of God's purpose when fear threatened to keep her silent. Throughout Scripture, God often uses wise counsel, encouragement, and truth-filled relationships to guide His people. This devotional explores the importance of listening to the voices God places beside us and allowing them to strengthen our faith. If you have ever needed wisdom, direction, or courage for a difficult season, this devotional is for you.   Read More
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Purpose Before You Understand It | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 4
by Aaron Kennedy on July 2nd, 2026
Have you ever wished God would show you the whole plan before asking you to trust Him? Esther had no idea why God was placing her in the palace, yet He was preparing her for a purpose far greater than she could imagine. Often, we only understand God's work when we look back and see how He was guiding us all along. This devotional explores what it means to trust God's purpose even when His plan remains hidden. If you are struggling to make sense of your current season, this devotional will encourage you to trust the God who already sees the whole picture.   Read More
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Preparation Before Promotion | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 3
by Aaron Kennedy on July 1st, 2026
We often want God to move quickly, but He is usually more concerned with preparation than promotion. Before Esther wore a crown, she spent a year in a hidden season of preparation that God used to shape her for His purposes. The same is true for us. What feels like waiting may actually be God's way of developing the character and faith needed for what lies ahead. If you are in a season that feels slow or unseen, this devotional will remind you that God is still working and nothing is being wasted.   Read More
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When God Seems Silent | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 2
by Aaron Kennedy on June 30th, 2026
Have you ever wondered if God is still working when everything feels silent? The book of Esther never mentions God's name, yet His fingerprints are visible on every page as He quietly orchestrates events for His purposes. In the same way, God is often working behind the scenes of our lives even when we cannot see it. His silence does not mean His absence, and His delays do not mean He has forgotten you. If you are walking through a season of uncertainty, this devotional will encourage you to trust that God is still writing a story far bigger than what you can currently see.  Read More
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The Courage to Say No | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 1
by Aaron Kennedy on June 29th, 2026
Sometimes the most courageous act of faith is simply saying no. In Esther 1, Queen Vashti refuses a command that would compromise her dignity, even though it costs her position and security. Her story reminds us that faithfulness to God often requires courage to stand firm when others expect us to give in. Even in a chapter where God is never mentioned, His providence is quietly at work behind the scenes. If you have ever struggled with people-pleasing or maintaining healthy convictions, this devotional is for you.   Read More
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Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2
by Aaron Kennedy on March 11th, 2026
This devotional highlights the kind of faith God honors—faith that obeys and faith that waits. Esther models courageous obedience, while the story also shows God quietly moving behind the scenes through timing and delay. If you’re obeying but tired of waiting, this devotional will encourage you to keep trusting God’s process.  Read More
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Created for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1
by Aaron Kennedy on March 10th, 2026
Esther reminds us that God often positions us for purpose long before we recognize the assignment. Even when God feels silent, His presence is steady, and His plan is still unfolding. If you feel afraid to step forward, this devotional will help you trust that you were created for this moment.   Read More
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