1 Samuel 25:2, 11

For many of today’s women, it may seem that the women in the Bible are anything but relatable in respect of being mentors, leaders, and game-changers. However, a close inspection of how these women in the Bible carried themselves reveals how vigorous and tenacious they were; characteristics that the women of today need to amplify in their lives to ensure alignment with what God requires of them.

If you wonder if it’s too late to make a wrong thing right in your life—such as betrayal, regret, or harm done to you—singer-songwriter Nicole Mullen wants to remind you that it’s not. This devotional highlights five women in the Bible who endured hardship and heartache. In the aftermath of wrong, these courageous women brought about change by doing the right thing. So can you.

Being compassionate means seeing the suffering of others and taking action to help. Compassion may look like comforting someone going through loss, cooking a delicious meal for someone in need, or simply sharing an encouraging word. The Bible is full of compassionate women we can learn from. In the next six days, you’ll meet some of these incredible women and learn how you can follow their example.

For centuries the white flag has been the universal symbol of surrender. We like to see the white flag when our enemy is flying it, but when we are the ones hoisting it, we're dismayed. However, to be faithful followers of Jesus, surrender is required. Let’s look at some areas where we can trust God to help us in those places where we may struggle with surrender.