It takes time to find Esther. In the Bible Esther wasn’t born a Queen. There was a process and it involved time, experience, change, God’s favor, and obedience.
Some years ago, I asked myself what was my purpose for the Kingdom of God? How was I sharing the gospel and what did God want me to do? This began my journey toward “Finding Esther”.
I’ve shared my pain, heartaches & struggles with others. My story isn’t one of a “Mary” mother of Jesus. My story is more like the “prodigal daughter” who came home. I see myself as a “Rahab” crying out for her family, being delivered and set free, I see myself as a “Ruth” changing from a life of idolatry to a life of faithfulness, and as an “Esther” who answered the call of God to lead and be a wife, mother, and intercessor. Today, I can testify that I am redeemed, restored, renewed, and revived.
During the summer of 2017, I asked God to make me the woman he designed me to be, to put a desire in my heart to want to study the Bible, pray more, and to give me a new “heart”. I began using my gift in teaching to speak and write. I encourage other women through blogging articles, instagram posts, women’s intercession gatherings, Women’s Bible study, and a podcast on youtube. In this process, I enrolled in Bible institute where I graduated on Dec. 13, 2023 from a 2 1/2 year program. I became a women who continues to say “I surrender, here I am send me, finish what you started Lord, and write my story for your glory”.
Sometimes I simply go to God and say these words, “Lord have Mercy, “Help me”, ” I’m a sinner who needs a Savior”.
Questions:
- How has becoming an Esther and following Jesus changed my life? I know my purpose, identity, and authority in Jesus. I pray diligently for my children and husband and study the word of God daily. I’ve learned to pray effectively as I’ve realized that God is in control of every situation and circumstance in my life. I’ve learned that when life gets hectic, we can pray at any time, any place and everywhere.
.What do you do to stay an Esther? I repent of my sins and make changes daily. If i’m struggling in any area, I keep getting up and going to the cross until I see victory and breakthrough. I’m saved by grace and not by works that anyone should boast says the Word. It’s a process of daily self-reflection. I understand that the process of sanctification is a life long journey. I also understand that no one is good, not one says the Word. I guard my heart and set boundaries. What do I recommend? Seek God’s presence in the secret place. You must be intentional about your time with God. I’ve learned to not share my dreams with everyone and to be silent until God says otherwise. There’s a time to speak and a time to remain quiet. There’s 2 things that are absolutely necessary to walk in right standing: 1. pray daily 2. study the Bible because if you practice these 2 habits, it makes repenting, forgiving, and changing a natural thing. Oh and don’t forget to Worship!!!!! blast that worship music and tell the devil to get OUT in Jesus name!!!!! My husband, my children, my family, my life belong to King Jesus!
Much Love XOX,
“Karly”
Karmarie Polleri
Founder of finding ESTHER
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Education:
Bible Institute Graduate -Better Life Worship Center ~Global University
Awards: Summa Cum Laude Honors; Most development in Chapel, 2023
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Master of Arts in Education, Communication Disorders
New Mexico State University, 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders
University of South Florida, 1996