When things are going against you, praise it.

When things are falling apart, praise it.

Dr. Tony Evans says praise is a powerful antidote for fear that becomes a path to protection.

When your enemies show up, praise him.

Because God is enthroned on the praises of his people.

And I'm here to tell you that God will deliver you.

This is the alternative broadcast featuring the timeless biblical teachings from the archives of Dr. Tony Evans.

Praying for God's protection is one thing, but living with the confidence that you already have it is quite another.

Today, we'll hear the inspiring story of a woman who had the courage to risk her life for her people

and discover how she found the strength to do it.

Let's join Dr. Evans as he shows us how we can embrace the same courage in our lives today.

In my study on the subject of fasting and prayer,

I discovered that one of the primary reasons

that men would go to God in a time of fasting

was because of a need for protection.

I simply want to look at two people, a man and a woman,

who sought God's help in a time of crisis

because they needed protection.

So if you are being controlled by fear,

it's an indication it's time to fast. Esther, one of the most beautiful stories in all of the Bible, as a Jewish girl named Esther,

and she is selected to be King Ahaduarez's wife.

Haman has decided to kill the Jews, has gone to talk to the king and told the king,

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