When a modern-day girl named Amelia (Lauren Faber) faces a big challenge in her life| her mother (Lori Broadhead) teaches her about the power of fasting by sharingthe story of a heroine from the Bible. Esther (Summer Naomi Smart)| an orphan raised by a relative named Mordecai (Marvin Payne)| is chosen from all the maidens inthe land to become queen. While becoming a queen is where most fairy tales end| this is just the beginning of the true story of this courageous woman who must riskher life to save her people from a treacherous plan of the charmingly wicked prince Haman (Jeff Stevens). Through reliving the story of Esther| Amelia gains anunderstanding of the power of fasting and how it can help her learn courage.