DEVOTIONAL 00031 FIRSTBORN WOMEN: GROUND-BREAKERS & PATHFINDERS MAIN TEXT: Judges 4:9 "Certainly, I will go with you," said Deborah. "But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the LORD will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.” Rich Lady, the firstborn woman is often the trailblazer, the one who clears paths for others. Deborah rose as a mother in Israel, standing where others would not. Firstborn daughters are frequently expected to be responsible, mature, and selfless—but who teaches them how to carry their assignment without being crushed? Firstborn women are natural matriarchs, called to: Bear spiritual and emotional burdens for their families Set the pace for younger siblings Create structures for the next generation But many firstborn daughters struggle with exhaustion, perfectionism, and feeling overlooked. If this is you, RESET! Your assignment is not to carry every burden but to build lasting systems of legacy. Further Reading: Judges 5:7, Proverbs 31:17