Today in the Jewish calendar is Ta'anit Esther, the Fast of Esther, the day before Purim.

It is based on the Book of Esther: On Purim, Esther the Queen went before the King and pleaded with him to change from the course of action suggested by his evil adviser. The day before, in anxiety and prayer that her entreaties would be successful, she fasted, and she asked her people to fast and pray with her. They did so, which is the origin of today*s fast day of Ta'anit Esther.

She was successful in swaying the King from his obsessions, which was accounted a miracle of divine intervention.

We could use a miracle like that today in the United States.