DEVOTIONAL 00034 THE WEIGHT OF BEING A FIRSTBORN MATRIARCH MAIN TEXT: Genesis 4:7 "If you do well, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it." Firstborn daughters carry weight—they are expected to be the strongest, the wisest, the most responsible. But who carries them? Many firstborn women battle: Unrealistic expectations Burnout from always "being the strong one" Deep-seated loneliness The enemy loves to isolate firstborns, making them feel burdened yet unseen. But God says, RESET! Deborah didn’t fight alone—she partnered with Barak. Jesus Himself, the firstborn over all creation, called disciples to support Him. Rich Lady, God did not call you to carry everything alone! You need systems, people, and wisdom to move from exhaustion to impact. Further Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Matthew 11:28, Exodus 18:21-23 Prayer: Father, I release the weight of false responsibility. Teach me to lead with wisdom, not exhaustion. Amen.