DEVOTIONAL 00036 FIRSTBORN WOMEN: FROM STRUGGLE TO STABILITY MAIN TEXT: Genesis 49:3-4 "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. But you are as unstable as water, and you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto my couch and defiled it." Reuben had all the advantages of a firstborn, but he lost his place due to instability. Many firstborn women are talented, powerful, and anointed—but battle deep internal struggles. Some fight self-sabotage. Others deal with fear of failure. Many struggle with silent resentment from unspoken sacrifices. Rich Lady, your inheritance is secure in Christ—but your mindset determines whether you walk in it. You are not just a survivor—you are a stabilizer. Reject any pattern that seeks to disqualify your matriarchal impact! Further Reading: Colossians 1:15, Matthew 25:21, Isaiah 61:7 Prayer: Lord, I refuse to live below my calling. I receive the grace to be a stable and strategic matriarch. Amen.