Prayer, pride and discontent

Mordecai sticks to his duties at the gate even in hostile trial, Esther shows extraordinary courage despite her fears, Haman on the other hand after recounting all his fabulous privileges and blessings is troubled by a single worm that spoils all his gourd, Even believers miss out on contentment, when Paul shows us a better way.
Esther is a wonderful encouragement to confidence in Divine Providence and to action in expectation of God's intervention.