May 11, 2025 • 19 mins
The whispered prayers of a faithful woman can reshape generations. Behind many spiritual giants stands a mother, grandmother, or mentor who quietly pointed them toward Christ—not through grand platforms, but through consistent, loving guidance rooted in Scripture.
This heart-stirring episode celebrates the profound legacy of women who walk with God. We explore powerful biblical examples like Hannah, whose prayers birthed a prophet; Sarah, whose faith made her a mother of nations; and Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, whose sincere faith shaped a church leader. These women weren't seeking fame—they were pursuing faithfulness, and God multiplied their impact beyond imagination.
The conversation goes deeper, examining how women today build lasting legacies through daily faithfulness. Whether teaching children to pray, mentoring younger believers, or standing firm against cultural pressures, women of the Word shape eternity through seemingly small moments. We address the resilience found in Scripture when motherhood brings challenges, the beauty of spiritual motherhood that extends beyond biological ties, and the comfort God offers to those facing Mother's Day with grief or longing.
For every woman wondering if her prayers matter, for every mother exhausted from pouring herself out, for every spiritual mentor questioning her impact—this message affirms the eternal significance of your faithful service. Your identity as God's image-bearer, your trust in His promises, and your commitment to sharing His truth creates ripples that reach further than you'll ever see this side of heaven.
Ready to discover how your daily faithfulness builds eternal legacy? Listen now and be encouraged that while the world may not see your quiet ministry, God does—and He multiplies it in ways beyond our understanding. Share this episode with a woman who has shaped your faith journey or someone who needs affirmation that her faithful service matters more than she knows.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Compass Chronicles podcast,
where faith and life cometogether and every story points
us to God's purpose.
I'm your host, javier, andtoday we're celebrating Mother's
Day with an episode that'sclose to my heart.
This one's for the women whoshape eternity with their love
and devotion.
And I want to start withsomething personal.
This episode is dedicated to mywife, daisy, my incredible wife
of 31 years.
She's an amazing mother to ourtwo children and a prayer
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warrior who keeps our familygrounded in faith.
Daisy, I couldn't do thiswithout you.
It's also for my mother, naomi,whose love and prayers have
been my strength since day one.
Mother, you're my biggestsupporter and to every mother
listening, whether you'reraising little ones, guiding
grown children or mentoring as aspiritual mother, you are seen,
cherished and loved.
We're here to honor women whowalk with God, not for praise,
(00:44):
but to guide generations throughtheir commitment to His Word.
Think about someone who shapedyour faith.
For many of us, it's a woman, amother, grandmother, aunt or
mentor who lived out Scripturewith quiet strength.
They may not be famous, buttheir influence lasts forever.
The Bible shows us this In 2Timothy 1, verse 5, paul writes
I am reminded of your sincerefaith, a faith that dwelt first
in your grandmother, lois, andyour mother, eunice, and now, I
(01:05):
am sure, dwells in you as well.
That's powerful.
Timothy, a key leader in theearly church, got his faith from
two women who lived it out.
Lois and Eunice weren'tpreaching to thousands or
writing scripture.
They were teaching, praying andshowing truth in everyday
moments.
This is the kind of legacywe're talking about, not fame,
but faithfulness.
It's what JL Packer meant whenhe said the Christian's life is
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a response to God's call toholiness.
Women of faith don't chaseattention.
They follow God's path, andthat changes everything.
Let's look at Hannah from 1Samuel.
When we meet her, she's not yeta mother, but her story is so
moving.
In 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse10, we read she was deeply
distressed and prayed to theLord and wept bitterly.
Hannah's heart was heavy, herprayers honest, but she brought
it all to God.
Her faith wasn't in hersituation, it was in Him.
God heard her, giving herSamuel, a prophet who shaped
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Israel's history.
Later, in 1 Samuel, chapter 2,verses 1 and 2, hannah prays
Lord, my mouth derides myenemies because I rejoice in
your salvation.
There is none holy like theLord, for there is none besides
you.
There is no rock like our God.
Hannah's legacy wasn't just herson, it was her faith poured out
in trust.
We see this throughoutscripture.
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Sarah believed God's promise ofa child even in her old age.
Becoming the mother of nations,ruth chose faithfulness over
comfort.
Becoming an ancestor of Jesus,mary said yes to God's plan,
trusting Him completely.
These women weren't perfect,but they were devoted and God
used their faith to changehistory.
Think of Monica Augustine'smother.
She prayed without ceasing forher struggling son and her
(02:34):
faithfulness helped lead him toChrist, shaping Christian
thought for centuries.
We see this today too.
Amy Carmichael, though not abiological mother, guided
countless women through hermissionary work in India.
Her obedience touched lives andinspires us still.
Or think of a mother in yourlife.
Maybe she's not well known, butshe's praying for her children,
teaching them scripture,pointing them to Jesus.
That's legacy.
It's not about being perfect,it's about being there with
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God's truth.
Proverbs, chapter 31, verses 25through 28, shows us this.
Strength and dignity are herclothing and she laughs at the
time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdomand the teaching of kindness is
on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways ofher household and does not eat
the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and callher blessed.
Her husband also, and hepraises her.
This woman knows God's word,lives it and shares it.
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Legacy is built through smallchoices teaching a child to pray
, sharing a verse with a friend,choosing forgiveness over
bitterness.
These moments matter.
In 1 Corinthians 15, verse 58,paul writes Every prayer, every
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act of faith is seen by God,building something eternal.
If you feel unseen maybe you'rea single mother, a foster
mother or mentoring others yourfaithfulness is shaping eternity
.
And if you've never had afaithful mother, the body of
Christ has spiritual mothersready to support you.
God's family is bound by Hislove, not just blood.
Now let's go deeper into what itmeans to be a woman of the Word
, not just in what you do, butin who you are.
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The Bible gives us a foundation.
That the Bible tells us inGenesis, chapter 1, verse 27,.
So God created man in his ownimage, in the image of God.
He created him male and female.
He created them.
Both.
Men and women carry God's image.
This isn't a small thing.
It's the heart of your worth.
Women reflect God's creativity,wisdom and strength in unique
ways, no matter their role,whether you're a mother, a
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mentor, a single woman or agrandmother.
Your identity as God's imagebearer shapes everything.
It's a truth that gives youpurpose.
Look at Mary, the mother ofJesus.
In Luke, chapter 1, verse 38,she says to the angel Behold, I
am the servant of the Lord.
Let it be to me according toyour word.
That's not just humility, it'sa deep trust in God.
Mary knew his word and believedit, even when the path looked
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impossible.
Her faith was active, rooted inunderstanding who God is.
That's what makes women of theWord so special.
They don't just follow, theythink deeply, studying scripture
and living it out.
This isn't new.
Susanna Wesley, mother of Johnand Charles Wesley, helped shape
the Methodist movement.
With 19 children, she stillfound time for prayer and study,
teaching her children scriptureand truth.
She wasn't a pastor, but shewas a teacher of faith equipping
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her family and truth.
She wasn't a pastor, but shewas a teacher of faith equipping
her family.
Mothers are often the first toshare Bible stories, sing hymns
or pray with their children.
This isn't a small role.
It's foundational.
In many homes, mothers helpchildren memorize verses and
answer their big questions aboutGod.
Scripture supports this.
Proverbs chapter 31, verses 25through 28,.
Describes a woman who speakswisdom and teaches kindness,
shaping her home with care.
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Her family honors her, not forperfection but for faithfulness.
The world may focus on tasks,but God sees motherhood as a
calling with eternal impact, andthis isn't just for mothers.
Every woman of faith is calledto know God's Word.
As Elizabeth Elliot said,trusting God's Word directs our
lives To guide others' children,friends or mentees.
You need to know Him throughScripture.
So how do you grow in this?
Start children, friends ormentees you need to know Him
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through Scripture.
So how do you grow in this?
Start simple Read a Biblechapter over breakfast, listen
to an audio Bible while drivingor join a study group.
Ask what does this show meabout God?
How can I live it out?
Share what you learn with yourchildren or a friend.
That's faith in action.
You're not just growing, you'rehelping others grow.
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Ephesians 6, verse 17 calls theword the sword of the spirit.
When mothers teach scripture,they give their children tools
to face lies, doubt and fear.
Psalm, chapter 119, verse 11,says I have stored up your word
in my heart that I might not sinagainst you.
That's the gift of sharingtruth.
Your identity as God's imagebearer and a student of his word
helps you face any season,joyful or hard.
It's not about having everyanswer.
It's about trusting the one whodoes.
Sometimes, though, faithfulnessfeels tough.
Motherhood, mentoring orfollowing God can bring
challenges.
How do women of the word staystrong when life gets heavy?
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Let's talk about findingresilience through trusting
God's truth.
Hannah's story in 1 Samuel showsus this.
In chapter 1, verse 10, we readshe was deeply distressed and
prayed to the Lord and weptbitterly.
Hannah was hurting and shedidn't hide it.
She brought her pain to God.
Her prayers were honest and shetrusted Him completely.
That trust didn't mean she hadall the answers.
It meant she believed in theOne who did.
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God answered, giving her Samuel, a prophet who shaped Israel.
Later, in 1 Samuel 2, verses 1and 2, hannah prays my heart
exults in the Lord, my horn isexalted in the Lord, my mouth
derides my enemies because Irejoice in your salvation.
There is none holy like theLord, for there is none besides
you.
There is no rock like our God.
That's resilience, leaning onGod's strength to keep going.
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We see this across scripture.
Hagar alone, in Genesis chapter16, met God who saw her.
In verse 13 she calls him theGod of seeing.
Her strength came from knowingGod was with her her In verse
13,.
She calls him the God of seeing.
Her strength came from knowingGod was with her.
Mary Magdalene stood by Jesus'cross and later shared in John,
chapter 20, verse 18, I haveseen the Lord.
Her faith through grief madeher a witness to the
resurrection.
These women brought theirstruggles to God and he met them
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.
We see this in the stories offaithful women throughout
history.
Take the example of Perpetua, ayoung woman who stood strong in
her faith despite pressure torenounce it.
Her courage encouragedcountless others.
Or think of Elizabeth Elliot,who returned to serve the very
people who took her husband'slife.
What carried them wasn'tsuperhuman strength, it was deep
trust in God.
Their resilience came from Hisword, not their circumstances.
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Today, in 2025, resiliencematters.
Mothers face so much endlessexpectations, advice, overload
and pressure to be perfect.
The world pushes forflawlessness, but scripture
calls us to trust.
When you give your worries toGod, you find strength.
Charles Spurgeon said God istoo wise to err, too kind to be
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cruel.
Your struggles, sleeplessnights, quiet prayers, hard
choices are building faith.
To stay strong, hold on toscripture.
Try memorizing Philippians,chapter 4, verse 13.
I can do all things through himwho strengthens me.
Pray it when you're tired.
Share it with your childrenwhen they're struggling.
Trust also means resting inGod's grace.
You don't have to be perfect,just faithful.
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If you stumble, confess it,seek forgiveness and show what
grace looks like.
1 Peter 5, verse 7 says Castall your anxiety on Him because
he cares for you.
That's a promise for everymoment.
But staying strong in today'sworld means facing a lot of
noise.
How do women of the Word holdfast when culture tries to pull
them away from God's truth?
Let's explore how to stand firmby choosing Scripture over
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society's lies.
The Bible guides us in Romans,chapter 12, verse 2.
Do not be conformed to thisworld, but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind that bytesting you may discern what is
the will of God, what is goodand acceptable and perfect.
Change starts with God's word,not the world's ideas.
Society says find your owntruth.
But Jesus says in John, chapter14, verse 6, I am the way and
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the truth and the life.
Women of the word root theiridentity in Christ, not in
trends.
Your value isn't in likes orperfect parenting.
It's in who God says you are.
Think of Esther In Esther,chapter 4, verse 14, mordecai
says who knows whether you havenot come to the kingdom for such
a time as this?
Esther didn't chase fame.
She followed God's call,risking her life to save her
people.
Her courage came from knowingher place in God's plan.
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Women today don't need to seekapproval.
They need to live out God'spurpose.
The world often downplaysmotherhood, making it seem less
important than other roles, butscripture lifts it up.
1 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 15speaks of women being saved
through childbearing.
Not for salvation, but as acalling that grows faith through
devotion.
Every prayer, lesson andsacrifice matters to God.
Charles Spurgeon said Traininga child in God's ways is as
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vital as leading a nation.
The world values what's seen,but God values obedience.
The woman in Proverbs, chapter31, is in a rigid ideal.
She's wise and strong, buildinga home on God's word.
She shapes eternity.
To stand firm, be mindful ofwhat you take in.
Social media can sparkcomparison, so choose voices
that point to Christ.
Pastors, authors or friends whoshare truth.
Teach your children to seektruth by talking about scripture
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together.
Ask what does God say about you?
Memorize Psalm, chapter 139,verse 14.
I praise you for I am fearfullyand wonderfully made.
These truths protect againstconfusion.
Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 17,calls the word the sword of the
spirit.
It cuts through lies about yourworth.
This foundation helps you guideothers, passing on clarity, not
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chaos.
This leads us to a beautifulcalling spiritual motherhood.
Not every woman is a biologicalmother, but every woman of faith
can nurture and guide others inChrist's body.
Let's see what this looks like.
Titus, chapter 2, verses 3through 5, explains this role.
Older women, likewise, are tobe reverent in behavior, not
slanderers or slaves to muchwine.
They are to teach what is goodand so train the young women to
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love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure,
working at home, kind andsubmissive to their own husbands
.
That the word of God may not bereviled.
This is about sharing wisdomwith love, not rules.
Spiritual mothers show youngerbelievers how to follow Christ.
It's a quiet, powerful calling.
Look at Ruth and Naomi.
In Ruth, chapter 1, verse 16,ruth says your people shall be
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my people and your God my God.
Naomi's faith led Ruth to God,creating a legacy that reached
Jesus.
Spiritual motherhood isn't aboutfamily ties.
It's about pointing to Christ.
Priscilla in Acts, chapter 18,verse 26, taught Apollos about
the gospel, with her husbandstrengthening the early church.
Her guidance shows women's rolein faith.
Today, spiritual mothers arevital.
They lead Bible studies, prayfor families and mentor younger
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women.
This work often goes unnoticed,but Hebrews 6, verse 10 says For
God is not unjust so as tooverlook your work and the love
that you have shown for His namein serving the saints, as you
still do.
Every prayer, every talk buildseternity.
Think of women who've shapedyour faith a teacher who prayed,
a neighbor who listened, amentor who spoke truth.
They were spiritual mothers.
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Be present to fulfill this role.
Share a meal with a youngmother, pray with a friend in
need or teach a small group.
Show grace, admit when you'rewrong and seek forgiveness,
showing what faith looks like.
Galatians chapter 6, verse 1,calls us to restore others in a
spirit of gentleness.
That's spiritual motherhood,truth with love.
You don't need a stage, justtime and care rooted in
scripture.
Notice the quiet work women doin the church organizing meals,
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leading studies, caring forothers.
This is kingdom work.
If you're encouraging someonepraying or teaching, you're
living out Titus, chapter 2.
If you think your pastdisqualifies you, look at Ruth,
a widow and foreigner.
God used her faith to reach theMessiah.
Your story is a bridge toothers, but Mother's Day isn't
always joyful.
For some it brings pain.
How do women of the Word facegrief or longing?
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While holding on to hope, let'shonor those hurting and point
them to God's comfort.
Mother's Day can stir deep painmiscarriages, infertility, lost
children, a mother's passing orpast regrets.
If that's you, you are notalone.
Your pain doesn't push you outof God's plan.
You are seen and loved.
Psalm 34, verse 18 says the Lordis near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
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God is close in your sorrow,gentle and present.
Look at Naomi and Ruth.
In chapter 1, verse 20, shesays Do not call me Naomi, call
me Mara, for the Almighty hasdealt very bitterly with me.
Naomi's loss was heavy.
She lost her husband and sons.
She felt broken, but God wasn'tdone.
By the end she holds hergrandson a sign of hope she
never expected.
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Grief wasn't her whole story.
God was.
Hagar's story is similar.
In Genesis, chapter 16, verse13, she calls God the God of
seeing.
After he meets her in thewilderness Alone.
She found hope because God sawher.
He sees you too, whether you'relonging for a child, grieving a
loss or mending a relationship.
Your story isn't finished.
Lamentations chapter 3, verses22 and 23 says the steadfast
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love of the Lord never ceases.
His mercies never come to anend.
They are new every morning.
Great is your faithfulness.
God's love holds you even whenlife shakes.
The church should welcome thesestories, not just the happy
ones, but the ones stillunfolding.
Spiritual mothers can walk withthose who hurt.
If you're grieving, try writingyour prayers, sharing with a
friend or holding on to Psalm147, verse 3.
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He heals the brokenhearted andbinds up their wounds.
If you're supporting someone,listen without fixing.
Just be there.
1 Peter, 5, verse 7, says Castall your anxiety on Him because
he cares for you.
This holds true in every season, especially the hard ones.
Grief doesn't disqualify you.
It shapes you.
Some of the deepest faith comesfrom those who've walked
through pain.
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Elizabeth Elliot, who lost herhusband to martyrdom, wrote
words that guide countlessbelievers.
Foster mothers or grandmothersraising grandchildren carry both
pain and hope, showing God'sfaithfulness.
While the world avoids grief,scripture invites us to mourn in
hope.
Psalm 30, verse 5, says showingGod's faithfulness While the
world avoids grief, scriptureinvites us to mourn and hope.
Psalm, chapter 30, verse 5,says Weeping may tarry for the
night, but joy comes with themorning.
Your pain is real, but so isGod's promise.
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As we close, let's focus onbuilding a legacy through daily
faithfulness, even in hard times.
How do you walk with God?
Step by step, no matter what.
Let's finish this together.
We journey through so muchlegacy identity, resilience,
truth, mentorship and grief.
Now let's bring it together.
How do you build a legacythrough everyday faithfulness?
It's not about big moments.
It's about small, steady stepsthat echo forever.
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Micah, chapter 6, verse 8, showsthe way.
He has told you, o man, what isgood and what does the Lord
require of you?
But to do justice, to lovekindness and to walk humbly with
your God.
That's the heart of a woman ofthe Word.
For mothers, mentors and everywoman of faith, this means
living Scripture every day.
1 Corinthians, 15, verse 58,says Every prayer, every kind
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act, every moment pointing toJesus builds eternity.
Look at Deborah in Judges,chapter 4.
She led Israel with wisdom, notseeking power but following God
.
Her faith moved the nation.
Lydia in Acts, chapter 16,verse 14, opened her home to the
gospel, creating a space forthe early church.
They made ordinary moments holy.
Your choice is reading scripturewith your children praying for
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a friend serving your churchcarry eternal weight.
Your choice is readingscripture with your children,
praying for a friend servingyour church.
Carry eternal weight.
Stay consistent.
Read a verse daily, like Psalm119, verse 105.
Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.
Pray with your children ormentees showing trust in God.
Serve your church, whether it'sa small task or teaching.
Don't overlook small acts.
Elizabeth Elliot said Faith islived one day at a time.
Your obedience grows like aseed If you feel unseen.
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Single mothers, foster mothers,spiritual mothers.
God sees you.
Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 16,says do not neglect to do good
and to share what you have, forsuch sacrifices are pleasing to
God.
Your legacy is in the lives youtouch.
Raising children shapeseternity.
Mentoring builds the church.
Every diaper changed, prayerwhispered or truth shared is
God's.
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Before we wrap up, I want totalk to anyone listening right
now who feels like you'restanding at a crossroads.
Maybe your past feels too heavy, maybe your future feels
uncertain.
Maybe you're ready to stopwandering and start walking with
Jesus.
If you've never accepted Christas your Savior, or maybe you've
drifted and want to come home,you can make that decision right
now.
You don't need a stage or aperfect prayer.
You just need an open heart.
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Jesus, I believe you are the sonof God.
I believe you died on the crossfor my sins and rose again so I
could have new life.
I turn from my old ways and askyou to be the Lord of my life.
Forgive me, heal me, lead me.
I give you my heart and Ichoose to follow you from this
day forward In.
I give you my heart and Ichoose to follow you from this
day forward In your name Jesus,amen.
If you prayed that prayerwelcome to the family of God.
Your story is just beginningand your legacy is being
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your faith, visit us atwwwthecrossroadscollectiveorg
and if you'd like to connect,share your story or ask
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.
This has been the CompassChronicles.
Thanks for walking with metoday.
Until next time, stay rooted inthe word, stay humble in heart
and stay bold in your faith.
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This is Javier and I'll see youon the next episode of the
Compass Chronicles podcast.
Grace and peace to you.
Welcome to the Compass Chronicles podcast,
where faith and life cometogether and every story points
us to God's purpose.
I'm your host, javier, andtoday we're celebrating Mother's
Day with an episode that'sclose to my heart.
This one's for the women whoshape eternity with their love
and devotion.
And I want to start withsomething personal.
This episode is dedicated to mywife, daisy, my incredible wife
of 31 years.
She's an amazing mother to ourtwo children and a prayer
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warrior who keeps our familygrounded in faith.
Daisy, I couldn't do thiswithout you.
It's also for my mother, naomi,whose love and prayers have
been my strength since day one.
Mother, you're my biggestsupporter and to every mother
listening, whether you'reraising little ones, guiding
grown children or mentoring as aspiritual mother, you are seen,
cherished and loved.
We're here to honor women whowalk with God, not for praise,
(00:44):
but to guide generations throughtheir commitment to His Word.
Think about someone who shapedyour faith.
For many of us, it's a woman, amother, grandmother, aunt or
mentor who lived out Scripturewith quiet strength.
They may not be famous, buttheir influence lasts forever.
The Bible shows us this In 2Timothy 1, verse 5, paul writes
I am reminded of your sincerefaith, a faith that dwelt first
in your grandmother, lois, andyour mother, eunice, and now, I
(01:05):
am sure, dwells in you as well.
That's powerful.
Timothy, a key leader in theearly church, got his faith from
two women who lived it out.
Lois and Eunice weren'tpreaching to thousands or
writing scripture.
They were teaching, praying andshowing truth in everyday
moments.
This is the kind of legacywe're talking about, not fame,
but faithfulness.
It's what JL Packer meant whenhe said the Christian's life is
(01:29):
a response to God's call toholiness.
Women of faith don't chaseattention.
They follow God's path, andthat changes everything.
Let's look at Hannah from 1Samuel.
When we meet her, she's not yeta mother, but her story is so
moving.
In 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse10, we read she was deeply
distressed and prayed to theLord and wept bitterly.
Hannah's heart was heavy, herprayers honest, but she brought
it all to God.
Her faith wasn't in hersituation, it was in Him.
God heard her, giving herSamuel, a prophet who shaped
(01:52):
Israel's history.
Later, in 1 Samuel, chapter 2,verses 1 and 2, hannah prays
Lord, my mouth derides myenemies because I rejoice in
your salvation.
There is none holy like theLord, for there is none besides
you.
There is no rock like our God.
Hannah's legacy wasn't just herson, it was her faith poured out
in trust.
We see this throughoutscripture.
(02:13):
Sarah believed God's promise ofa child even in her old age.
Becoming the mother of nations,ruth chose faithfulness over
comfort.
Becoming an ancestor of Jesus,mary said yes to God's plan,
trusting Him completely.
These women weren't perfect,but they were devoted and God
used their faith to changehistory.
Think of Monica Augustine'smother.
She prayed without ceasing forher struggling son and her
(02:34):
faithfulness helped lead him toChrist, shaping Christian
thought for centuries.
We see this today too.
Amy Carmichael, though not abiological mother, guided
countless women through hermissionary work in India.
Her obedience touched lives andinspires us still.
Or think of a mother in yourlife.
Maybe she's not well known, butshe's praying for her children,
teaching them scripture,pointing them to Jesus.
That's legacy.
It's not about being perfect,it's about being there with
(02:56):
God's truth.
Proverbs, chapter 31, verses 25through 28, shows us this.
Strength and dignity are herclothing and she laughs at the
time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdomand the teaching of kindness is
on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways ofher household and does not eat
the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and callher blessed.
Her husband also, and hepraises her.
This woman knows God's word,lives it and shares it.
(03:19):
Legacy is built through smallchoices teaching a child to pray
, sharing a verse with a friend,choosing forgiveness over
bitterness.
These moments matter.
In 1 Corinthians 15, verse 58,paul writes Every prayer, every
(03:39):
act of faith is seen by God,building something eternal.
If you feel unseen maybe you'rea single mother, a foster
mother or mentoring others yourfaithfulness is shaping eternity
.
And if you've never had afaithful mother, the body of
Christ has spiritual mothersready to support you.
God's family is bound by Hislove, not just blood.
Now let's go deeper into what itmeans to be a woman of the Word
, not just in what you do, butin who you are.
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The Bible gives us a foundation.
That the Bible tells us inGenesis, chapter 1, verse 27,.
So God created man in his ownimage, in the image of God.
He created him male and female.
He created them.
Both.
Men and women carry God's image.
This isn't a small thing.
It's the heart of your worth.
Women reflect God's creativity,wisdom and strength in unique
ways, no matter their role,whether you're a mother, a
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mentor, a single woman or agrandmother.
Your identity as God's imagebearer shapes everything.
It's a truth that gives youpurpose.
Look at Mary, the mother ofJesus.
In Luke, chapter 1, verse 38,she says to the angel Behold, I
am the servant of the Lord.
Let it be to me according toyour word.
That's not just humility, it'sa deep trust in God.
Mary knew his word and believedit, even when the path looked
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impossible.
Her faith was active, rooted inunderstanding who God is.
That's what makes women of theWord so special.
They don't just follow, theythink deeply, studying scripture
and living it out.
This isn't new.
Susanna Wesley, mother of Johnand Charles Wesley, helped shape
the Methodist movement.
With 19 children, she stillfound time for prayer and study,
teaching her children scriptureand truth.
She wasn't a pastor, but shewas a teacher of faith equipping
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her family and truth.
She wasn't a pastor, but shewas a teacher of faith equipping
her family.
Mothers are often the first toshare Bible stories, sing hymns
or pray with their children.
This isn't a small role.
It's foundational.
In many homes, mothers helpchildren memorize verses and
answer their big questions aboutGod.
Scripture supports this.
Proverbs chapter 31, verses 25through 28,.
Describes a woman who speakswisdom and teaches kindness,
shaping her home with care.
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Her family honors her, not forperfection but for faithfulness.
The world may focus on tasks,but God sees motherhood as a
calling with eternal impact, andthis isn't just for mothers.
Every woman of faith is calledto know God's Word.
As Elizabeth Elliot said,trusting God's Word directs our
lives To guide others' children,friends or mentees.
You need to know Him throughScripture.
So how do you grow in this?
Start children, friends ormentees you need to know Him
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through Scripture.
So how do you grow in this?
Start simple Read a Biblechapter over breakfast, listen
to an audio Bible while drivingor join a study group.
Ask what does this show meabout God?
How can I live it out?
Share what you learn with yourchildren or a friend.
That's faith in action.
You're not just growing, you'rehelping others grow.
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Ephesians 6, verse 17 calls theword the sword of the spirit.
When mothers teach scripture,they give their children tools
to face lies, doubt and fear.
Psalm, chapter 119, verse 11,says I have stored up your word
in my heart that I might not sinagainst you.
That's the gift of sharingtruth.
Your identity as God's imagebearer and a student of his word
helps you face any season,joyful or hard.
It's not about having everyanswer.
It's about trusting the one whodoes.
Sometimes, though, faithfulnessfeels tough.
Motherhood, mentoring orfollowing God can bring
challenges.
How do women of the word staystrong when life gets heavy?
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Let's talk about findingresilience through trusting
God's truth.
Hannah's story in 1 Samuel showsus this.
In chapter 1, verse 10, we readshe was deeply distressed and
prayed to the Lord and weptbitterly.
Hannah was hurting and shedidn't hide it.
She brought her pain to God.
Her prayers were honest and shetrusted Him completely.
That trust didn't mean she hadall the answers.
It meant she believed in theOne who did.
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God answered, giving her Samuel, a prophet who shaped Israel.
Later, in 1 Samuel 2, verses 1and 2, hannah prays my heart
exults in the Lord, my horn isexalted in the Lord, my mouth
derides my enemies because Irejoice in your salvation.
There is none holy like theLord, for there is none besides
you.
There is no rock like our God.
That's resilience, leaning onGod's strength to keep going.
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We see this across scripture.
Hagar alone, in Genesis chapter16, met God who saw her.
In verse 13 she calls him theGod of seeing.
Her strength came from knowingGod was with her her In verse
13,.
She calls him the God of seeing.
Her strength came from knowingGod was with her.
Mary Magdalene stood by Jesus'cross and later shared in John,
chapter 20, verse 18, I haveseen the Lord.
Her faith through grief madeher a witness to the
resurrection.
These women brought theirstruggles to God and he met them
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.
We see this in the stories offaithful women throughout
history.
Take the example of Perpetua, ayoung woman who stood strong in
her faith despite pressure torenounce it.
Her courage encouragedcountless others.
Or think of Elizabeth Elliot,who returned to serve the very
people who took her husband'slife.
What carried them wasn'tsuperhuman strength, it was deep
trust in God.
Their resilience came from Hisword, not their circumstances.
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Today, in 2025, resiliencematters.
Mothers face so much endlessexpectations, advice, overload
and pressure to be perfect.
The world pushes forflawlessness, but scripture
calls us to trust.
When you give your worries toGod, you find strength.
Charles Spurgeon said God istoo wise to err, too kind to be
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cruel.
Your struggles, sleeplessnights, quiet prayers, hard
choices are building faith.
To stay strong, hold on toscripture.
Try memorizing Philippians,chapter 4, verse 13.
I can do all things through himwho strengthens me.
Pray it when you're tired.
Share it with your childrenwhen they're struggling.
Trust also means resting inGod's grace.
You don't have to be perfect,just faithful.
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If you stumble, confess it,seek forgiveness and show what
grace looks like.
1 Peter 5, verse 7 says Castall your anxiety on Him because
he cares for you.
That's a promise for everymoment.
But staying strong in today'sworld means facing a lot of
noise.
How do women of the Word holdfast when culture tries to pull
them away from God's truth?
Let's explore how to stand firmby choosing Scripture over
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society's lies.
The Bible guides us in Romans,chapter 12, verse 2.
Do not be conformed to thisworld, but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind that bytesting you may discern what is
the will of God, what is goodand acceptable and perfect.
Change starts with God's word,not the world's ideas.
Society says find your owntruth.
But Jesus says in John, chapter14, verse 6, I am the way and
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the truth and the life.
Women of the word root theiridentity in Christ, not in
trends.
Your value isn't in likes orperfect parenting.
It's in who God says you are.
Think of Esther In Esther,chapter 4, verse 14, mordecai
says who knows whether you havenot come to the kingdom for such
a time as this?
Esther didn't chase fame.
She followed God's call,risking her life to save her
people.
Her courage came from knowingher place in God's plan.
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Women today don't need to seekapproval.
They need to live out God'spurpose.
The world often downplaysmotherhood, making it seem less
important than other roles, butscripture lifts it up.
1 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 15speaks of women being saved
through childbearing.
Not for salvation, but as acalling that grows faith through
devotion.
Every prayer, lesson andsacrifice matters to God.
Charles Spurgeon said Traininga child in God's ways is as
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vital as leading a nation.
The world values what's seen,but God values obedience.
The woman in Proverbs, chapter31, is in a rigid ideal.
She's wise and strong, buildinga home on God's word.
She shapes eternity.
To stand firm, be mindful ofwhat you take in.
Social media can sparkcomparison, so choose voices
that point to Christ.
Pastors, authors or friends whoshare truth.
Teach your children to seektruth by talking about scripture
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together.
Ask what does God say about you?
Memorize Psalm, chapter 139,verse 14.
I praise you for I am fearfullyand wonderfully made.
These truths protect againstconfusion.
Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 17,calls the word the sword of the
spirit.
It cuts through lies about yourworth.
This foundation helps you guideothers, passing on clarity, not
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chaos.
This leads us to a beautifulcalling spiritual motherhood.
Not every woman is a biologicalmother, but every woman of faith
can nurture and guide others inChrist's body.
Let's see what this looks like.
Titus, chapter 2, verses 3through 5, explains this role.
Older women, likewise, are tobe reverent in behavior, not
slanderers or slaves to muchwine.
They are to teach what is goodand so train the young women to
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love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure,
working at home, kind andsubmissive to their own husbands
.
That the word of God may not bereviled.
This is about sharing wisdomwith love, not rules.
Spiritual mothers show youngerbelievers how to follow Christ.
It's a quiet, powerful calling.
Look at Ruth and Naomi.
In Ruth, chapter 1, verse 16,ruth says your people shall be
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my people and your God my God.
Naomi's faith led Ruth to God,creating a legacy that reached
Jesus.
Spiritual motherhood isn't aboutfamily ties.
It's about pointing to Christ.
Priscilla in Acts, chapter 18,verse 26, taught Apollos about
the gospel, with her husbandstrengthening the early church.
Her guidance shows women's rolein faith.
Today, spiritual mothers arevital.
They lead Bible studies, prayfor families and mentor younger
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women.
This work often goes unnoticed,but Hebrews 6, verse 10 says For
God is not unjust so as tooverlook your work and the love
that you have shown for His namein serving the saints, as you
still do.
Every prayer, every talk buildseternity.
Think of women who've shapedyour faith a teacher who prayed,
a neighbor who listened, amentor who spoke truth.
They were spiritual mothers.
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Be present to fulfill this role.
Share a meal with a youngmother, pray with a friend in
need or teach a small group.
Show grace, admit when you'rewrong and seek forgiveness,
showing what faith looks like.
Galatians chapter 6, verse 1,calls us to restore others in a
spirit of gentleness.
That's spiritual motherhood,truth with love.
You don't need a stage, justtime and care rooted in
scripture.
Notice the quiet work women doin the church organizing meals,
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leading studies, caring forothers.
This is kingdom work.
If you're encouraging someonepraying or teaching, you're
living out Titus, chapter 2.
If you think your pastdisqualifies you, look at Ruth,
a widow and foreigner.
God used her faith to reach theMessiah.
Your story is a bridge toothers, but Mother's Day isn't
always joyful.
For some it brings pain.
How do women of the Word facegrief or longing?
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While holding on to hope, let'shonor those hurting and point
them to God's comfort.
Mother's Day can stir deep painmiscarriages, infertility, lost
children, a mother's passing orpast regrets.
If that's you, you are notalone.
Your pain doesn't push you outof God's plan.
You are seen and loved.
Psalm 34, verse 18 says the Lordis near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
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God is close in your sorrow,gentle and present.
Look at Naomi and Ruth.
In chapter 1, verse 20, shesays Do not call me Naomi, call
me Mara, for the Almighty hasdealt very bitterly with me.
Naomi's loss was heavy.
She lost her husband and sons.
She felt broken, but God wasn'tdone.
By the end she holds hergrandson a sign of hope she
never expected.
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Grief wasn't her whole story.
God was.
Hagar's story is similar.
In Genesis, chapter 16, verse13, she calls God the God of
seeing.
After he meets her in thewilderness Alone.
She found hope because God sawher.
He sees you too, whether you'relonging for a child, grieving a
loss or mending a relationship.
Your story isn't finished.
Lamentations chapter 3, verses22 and 23 says the steadfast
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love of the Lord never ceases.
His mercies never come to anend.
They are new every morning.
Great is your faithfulness.
God's love holds you even whenlife shakes.
The church should welcome thesestories, not just the happy
ones, but the ones stillunfolding.
Spiritual mothers can walk withthose who hurt.
If you're grieving, try writingyour prayers, sharing with a
friend or holding on to Psalm147, verse 3.
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He heals the brokenhearted andbinds up their wounds.
If you're supporting someone,listen without fixing.
Just be there.
1 Peter, 5, verse 7, says Castall your anxiety on Him because
he cares for you.
This holds true in every season, especially the hard ones.
Grief doesn't disqualify you.
It shapes you.
Some of the deepest faith comesfrom those who've walked
through pain.
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Elizabeth Elliot, who lost herhusband to martyrdom, wrote
words that guide countlessbelievers.
Foster mothers or grandmothersraising grandchildren carry both
pain and hope, showing God'sfaithfulness.
While the world avoids grief,scripture invites us to mourn in
hope.
Psalm 30, verse 5, says showingGod's faithfulness While the
world avoids grief, scriptureinvites us to mourn and hope.
Psalm, chapter 30, verse 5,says Weeping may tarry for the
night, but joy comes with themorning.
Your pain is real, but so isGod's promise.
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As we close, let's focus onbuilding a legacy through daily
faithfulness, even in hard times.
How do you walk with God?
Step by step, no matter what.
Let's finish this together.
We journey through so muchlegacy identity, resilience,
truth, mentorship and grief.
Now let's bring it together.
How do you build a legacythrough everyday faithfulness?
It's not about big moments.
It's about small, steady stepsthat echo forever.
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Micah, chapter 6, verse 8, showsthe way.
He has told you, o man, what isgood and what does the Lord
require of you?
But to do justice, to lovekindness and to walk humbly with
your God.
That's the heart of a woman ofthe Word.
For mothers, mentors and everywoman of faith, this means
living Scripture every day.
1 Corinthians, 15, verse 58,says Every prayer, every kind
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act, every moment pointing toJesus builds eternity.
Look at Deborah in Judges,chapter 4.
She led Israel with wisdom, notseeking power but following God
.
Her faith moved the nation.
Lydia in Acts, chapter 16,verse 14, opened her home to the
gospel, creating a space forthe early church.
They made ordinary moments holy.
Your choice is reading scripturewith your children praying for
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a friend serving your churchcarry eternal weight.
Your choice is readingscripture with your children,
praying for a friend servingyour church.
Carry eternal weight.
Stay consistent.
Read a verse daily, like Psalm119, verse 105.
Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.
Pray with your children ormentees showing trust in God.
Serve your church, whether it'sa small task or teaching.
Don't overlook small acts.
Elizabeth Elliot said Faith islived one day at a time.
Your obedience grows like aseed If you feel unseen.
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Single mothers, foster mothers,spiritual mothers.
God sees you.
Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 16,says do not neglect to do good
and to share what you have, forsuch sacrifices are pleasing to
God.
Your legacy is in the lives youtouch.
Raising children shapeseternity.
Mentoring builds the church.
Every diaper changed, prayerwhispered or truth shared is
God's.
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Before we wrap up, I want totalk to anyone listening right
now who feels like you'restanding at a crossroads.
Maybe your past feels too heavy, maybe your future feels
uncertain.
Maybe you're ready to stopwandering and start walking with
Jesus.
If you've never accepted Christas your Savior, or maybe you've
drifted and want to come home,you can make that decision right
now.
You don't need a stage or aperfect prayer.
You just need an open heart.
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Jesus, I believe you are the sonof God.
I believe you died on the crossfor my sins and rose again so I
could have new life.
I turn from my old ways and askyou to be the Lord of my life.
Forgive me, heal me, lead me.
I give you my heart and Ichoose to follow you from this
day forward In.
I give you my heart and Ichoose to follow you from this
day forward In your name Jesus,amen.
If you prayed that prayerwelcome to the family of God.
Your story is just beginningand your legacy is being
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rewritten by grace For freeresources to help you grow in
your faith, visit us atwwwthecrossroadscollectiveorg
and if you'd like to connect,share your story or ask
questions, email us anytime atjm at thecrossroadscollectiveorg
.
This has been the CompassChronicles.
Thanks for walking with metoday.
Until next time, stay rooted inthe word, stay humble in heart
and stay bold in your faith.
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This is Javier and I'll see youon the next episode of the
Compass Chronicles podcast.
Grace and peace to you.
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