Rahab was known for her reputation — but God knew her heart. In this episode of Girl Read Your Bible, we walk through Joshua 2 & 6 to see how God used an unlikely woman to accomplish His purposes. What does Rahab teach us about grace, growth, and giving people room to change? If we aren’t extending mercy to others, what are we really doing? Join us as we unpack Rahab’s story, challenge our assumptions, and discover how God’s grace makes room for transformation — in others and in us.

3 CORE TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ God sees potential where others see a past.

2️⃣ Faith can show up before behavior is fully transformed.

3️⃣ Grace changes destinies — including ours.

KEY SCRIPTURE

Joshua 2:11 (NLT) “For the LORD your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below.”

Prayer:

Lord, Help me to see people the way You see them —not through their past, but through their potential. Teach me patience, soften my judgments, and remind me that You are still at work in every story, including mine.

Faith building Assignment -

Read Hebrews 11

Journal 3 times (at least) in your life when God has shown up, answered prayer, surprised you, made a way...

This week in our series : Extraordinary women of Faith -

When Jesus visited Mary and Martha, one sister was frantic in the kitchen while the other sat quietly at His feet. But that isn’t the whole story.

Later, when their brother Lazarus dies, everything changes. Martha shows surprising spiritual maturity — while Mary is devastated and disappointed that Jesus didn’t arrive in time.

Together, these two women reveal a powerful truth: faith isn’t about getting it right all the time. It’s about coming honestly to Jesus in every season — whether we’re busy, broken, peaceful, or confused.

In this episode, we explore what it means to choose “the better part,” how to handle disappointment with God, and how Jesus meets us personally in our pain. You’ll leave encouraged that whatever you’re carrying today, you are invited to bring it to His feet.

Luke 10:38-42

John 11:17-48

John 12:1-3

🌿 3 TAKEAWAYS FOR LISTENERS

1) Choose the better part daily. Before doing for God, sit with God. Presence precedes productivity.

2) Bring your disappointment to Jesus. Faith can exist alongside tears, questions, and confusion — just like Mary.

3) Let correction grow you, not harden you. Like Martha, allow Jesus’ gentle words to shape you into deeper faith.

Prayer:

Jesus,

When I am busy, slow me down. When I am anxious, steady my heart. When I am disappointed, help me bring my tears to You.

Teach me to sit before I serve, to trust even when I don’t understand, and to believe that You meet me right where I am.

I choose the better part today — Your presence over pressure, Your peace over perfection, Your love over my fear.

Amen.

Affirmation (optional at bottom):

I am loved. I am seen. I am invited to Jesus’ feet.

Bonus

(scriptures I said I would add for you this week - so write them down!)

“Do your best / work with excellence” — in the NLT

1) Colossians 3:23–24 (NLT) — your best for the Lord

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”

2) 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT) — for God’s glory

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

3) Proverbs 22:29 (NLT) — skill and excellence honored

“Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than ordinary people.”

4) Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NLT) — give it your all

“Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.”

5) Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) — excellence starts with surrender

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”

6) Titus 2:7–8 (NLT) — excellence as witness

“And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A woman of influence. A woman already seeking God. But one moment with the gospel changed everything.

In this episode of Girl Ready Your Bible, we dive into Acts 16 and explore how Lydia’s open heart, bold obedience, and radical generosity helped shape the early church.

You’ll discover:

• Why Lydia’s profession mattered
• What made her faith so powerful
• How God uses everyday women to change history
• And how your work, resources, and obedience can become ministry

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your career, your home, or your influence — this episode is for you.

🌿 3 Key Takeaways

1. God can use your work as ministry. Lydia shows that business, influence, and income can become tools for the Kingdom.
2. Transformation leads to action. Real faith produces generosity, hospitality, and obedience.
3. Your yes can impact generations. Lydia likely helped establish one of the first European churches — obedience echoes.