DEVOTIONAL 00035 MATRIARCHS: STEWARDS, NOT OWNERS MAIN TEXT: Proverbs 13:22 "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous." Rich Lady, matriarchs are stewards, not owners. Everything God places in your hands—your children, your gifts, your resources—is meant to outlive you. But many firstborn women struggle with letting go. You have spent your life protecting, providing, and fixing—but true legacy isn’t about control, it’s about stewardship. Ask yourself: Am I hoarding what I should be teaching? Am I micromanaging where I should be mentoring? Am I building structures that will outlive me? A matriarch who does not create systems leaves her inheritance vulnerable. Don’t just carry the weight—create a way! Further Reading: Ecclesiastes 10:8, Romans 11:29, Hebrews 6:12 Prayer: Lord, teach me how to build systems that sustain my legacy. Amen.