DEVOTIONAL 00040 FIRSTBORN WOMEN: SAYING NO WITHOUT GUILT MAIN TEXT: Matthew 5:37 "Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil." Rich Lady, the enemy uses guilt to keep firstborn women in bondage. You feel obligated to say yes—even when you’re exhausted. But did Jesus say yes to everything? No. Jesus prioritized His mission over people’s demands. He knew that boundaries protect purpose. It’s time to RESET: Saying no is an act of wisdom You are called to purpose, not people-pleasing Your worth is not tied to how much you do Further Reading: Mark 1:35-38, Proverbs 4:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1 Prayer: Lord, help me say no without guilt. Strengthen me to protect my time and purpose. Amen. DECLARATION: I am free from guilt! I set boundaries with wisdom and walk boldly in my purpose without apology!