5 Strong Faith~Filled Women

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Corrie Ten Boom

Born in 1892, Corrie worked as a Dutch watchmaker with her father in the Netherlands. She and her family helped many Jewish people escape the Nazis during the Holocaust in World War II. This lady’s story is so interesting and quite incredible! Miss Boom’s faith was tested far more than you or I could ever imagine. She later made an outstanding impact on people around the world. Don’t miss reading her biography, The Hiding Place.

Queen Esther

Esther, Queen of Persia, dates back around 492 B.C. Of Jewish descent, she was raised by her cousin, Mordecai. Whisked away by officers of the King; Esther was taken to the palace. King Ahasuerus was looking for a new queen and all the young, fair virgins were sought after. Love captured his heart and he made Esther his bride. There arose an enemy in the kingdom who hasted to kill the Jews. Haman acted friendly to the King and had his approval for this annihilation. The Queen’s faith shines out, in the event to save her people from destruction. Check out the story of Esther for yourself!

Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth was born in Belgium, 1926. She married Jim Elliot in 1956 and Jim was headed to reach the Auca people of Ecuador. He and his four missionary friends were all killed by the tribe. By faith, Elisabeth later spent two years as a missionary to the same tribe that killed her husband. She was a Christian author and speaker later in life. Be sure to read her book, Through Gates Of Splendor.

Hannah

Hannah was born around the 11th century B.C. As one of two wives, she desperately prayed for a baby boy. She was not able to have kids like the other wife, or so she thought. Every year, Hannah went to the house of the Lord to weep and pray for a man child. Every year, she grew disappointed, until she grew old. After many years, Hannah still had the faith to pray and ask. Continuing to pray, Hannah had a son named Samuel, who turned out to be a prophet in Israel. She also had four more children! Check out her story in I Samuel 1-2.

Martha Washington

Martha was born in 1731 on a 500 acre plantation in Virginia. Yes, she was our 1st President’s wife! Little is probably known about her religious background, but she was a woman of faith. “Martha would retire to her room between 9am and 10am for her hour of meditation, reading and prayer. She also prayed, read the Bible, and sang hymns in the evening in preparation for bed.” The President’s family would gather for mealtime prayers and Sunday sermon readings. Their family Bible is housed in the Mount Vernon Museum in Mount Vernon, VA.

Info taken from:
Religious Practices of the Washington Family – Mount Vernon

What Was Their Secret
To Success?

These women had to learn to rely and trust in God. They probably had lots of questions and problems with no answers in sight, but they continued to pursue God’s divine leading. He placed them right where they should be for that very season! Sometimes His path may look confusing or totally wrong. There was no doubt, a greater purpose in mind, for a greater plan! These faith~filled women did not quit. They were strong and embraced God’s leading for them to impact a world!

A pearl of great price is not formed without pain in the making. Love & trust the God who cares so deeply about you!