Esther's Priestly Intercession

My utmost for You
Standing in the inner court 
Wearing royal robes 


Exodus 28; Esther 5


This prayer poem was an amazing insight in that my Exodus reading talked about the "holy garments" for "glory and beauty" to be worn by the royal priesthood, and how the priest was to come before God with the "stones of remembrance" for the people of God worn upon his shoulders.  In the Esther reading, Esther goes before the king wearing her royal robes and she carries the weight of God's people upon her shoulders as she intercedes for them.  Esther is ministering as a High Priest for the people of God!  A woman!  Imagine that!  

Shaped

Batter'd into shape 
Don't lose heart in the process 
O, servant of Christ

Hospitality

People's hearts are dull 
With their ears they barely hear 
Welcome all who come

Simplicity

In Perplexity 

As well as in Peace -- Fret not!  

Seek Simplicity

Communion

The Mystery of Christ:  
Christ gives us Spiritual food 
that we might have Life 

Consistency

Consistent to God 
Not to man's hard and fast creeds 
Learn to be Christ-like

Braver & Happier

Every soul you meet 
Leave braver and happier 
For having known you