Chosen & Crowned
Be inspired by the women whose stories God preserved throughout His Word.
Throughout biblical history, Adonai worked through women from many different backgrounds and circumstances. They were queens and widows, mothers and outsiders, women of extraordinary courage, and women who were still learning to trust Him.
Some felt unqualified. Others carried painful pasts, struggled with fear, or wondered whether their lives held any real significance. Some were overlooked, rejected, or misunderstood by the people around them.
But they were never overlooked by God.
He knew their names, understood their circumstances,
and saw possibilities they could not yet see for themselves.
Through their stories, we discover something beautiful about the character of
our Heavenly Father. He does not measure a woman’s worth by her past,
her position in society, or the opinions of others.
He sees her heart.
And the same God who knew these women knows you.
If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unnoticed, unloved, rejected,
or unnecessary, their stories offer encouragement and hope.
As you explore their journeys through Scripture, you’ll discover how God
met them in their circumstances, strengthened their faith,
and worked through their willingness to trust and follow Him.
Their stories remind us that a painful past does not place us beyond God’s love,
and our weaknesses do not prevent Him from working in our lives.
You don’t have to have everything figured out.
You don’t have to become someone else before approaching your Heavenly Father.
You can begin right where you are.
Draw close to Him. Open His Word. Then open this book and allow Him
to use these women’s stories to encourage you, prepare your heart,
strengthen your faith, and teach you to recognize His leading.
Because the God who knew their stories is still writing beautiful stories
of faith through women who are willing to trust Him.
He is still writing yours.
Lessons we learn from Adonai our God:
– He chooses us!
– He loves us
– He does NOT abandon us
– He forgives us
– He teaches us
– He knows what is best for us
– He is doing things in us that we cannot yet see
– Our true identity is found in Him alone!
Trust Him. Cling to Him.
HE IS ENOUGH!
“For Adonai takes delight in his people,
he crowns the humble with salvation.”
Psalms 149:4 CJB
Join author, “Grace Reacher” and Mary Ussery as they uncover the hidden narratives and inspiring stories of Chosen & Crowned – Women of the Bible in this exclusive interview. This women’s Bible study will delve into the lives of biblical heroines and how their faith and courage can inspire as you discover their testimonies are relevant for today.
About the Author
Grace Reacher is the pen name of Daisy Hawkins, a widow, mother, grandmother, author, and Bible teacher born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. An honors graduate in Ministry Leadership, Grace has a heart for helping women discover their God-given identity, recognize their worth in His eyes, and grow in a personal, intimate relationship with their Heavenly Father through Jesus and Holy Spirit.
Her writing is deeply rooted in Scripture, personal testimony, and the lessons she has learned through life’s joys, heartbreaks, unexpected turns, and seasons of healing.
Grace is no stranger to difficult valleys. Through loss, disappointment, and decisions that brought both blessings and painful consequences, she has discovered the faithfulness of a Heavenly Father who never stopped loving her.
Those experiences have given her a special compassion for women who struggle with
rejection, abandonment, insecurity, or the longing to feel loved and accepted.
An encourager by nature, Grace loves sharing what God has taught her through His Word and
her personal experiences. She believes that even life’s most difficult seasons can become
opportunities to discover His love, mercy, and faithfulness.
With her naturally optimistic outlook, Grace is known for looking for the blessings hidden
within life’s challenges. She enjoys listening, encouraging, writing, studying Scripture,
and spending time with her family.
Her first two books, Abandoned but NOT Alone and In the Trusting…
She Found Love, Hope, and Peace, share Gracie’s deeply personal journey through abandonment,
the search for love, and the discovery of healing and hope through faith in God.
Today, Grace continues writing and teaching through Chosen & Crowned Ministries,
encouraging women to move beyond simply knowing about God and begin experiencing the
joy of knowing Him personally. Her heart’s desire is that every woman discover she is seen, known,
deeply loved, and invited into a lasting relationship with her Heavenly Father.
Because no matter where your journey has taken you, your story is not finished.
And you are never beyond the reach of His love.
Chosen & Crowned
Through prayer, personal experiences, and years of studying the Holy Bible, Grace Reacher
wrote this book to help women discover more about their Heavenly Father’s character,
His love for them, and the purpose He has for their lives.
Throughout His Word, God preserved the stories of women from many backgrounds
and seasons of life. They experienced rejection, grief, uncertainty, difficult relationships,
unexpected responsibilities, and moments when they questioned whether
they were qualified for what lay ahead.
Although their circumstances may have been different from yours, many of their
struggles, emotions, and questions may feel surprisingly familiar.
Through their stories, we discover how God met them in their circumstances,
strengthened their faith, corrected their paths, restored their hope,
and invited them to trust Him with the next step.
Some responded with courage. Others struggled with doubt or made difficult choices.
Yet each story offers an opportunity to discover something about the character,
faithfulness, and mercy of our Heavenly Father.
Grace prayerfully gathered these Scripture-based lessons to encourage you
with a beautiful reminder: Other women have walked difficult paths before you,
and the same faithful God who walked with them is present with you today.
As you explore their stories, may you begin to recognize His hand in your own life,
grow in your relationship with Him, and discover the identity and purpose He has given you through Jesus.
Because these aren’t simply stories about women who lived long ago.
They are opportunities to discover more about the God who knew them, loved them,
and continues inviting His daughters into a personal relationship with Him today.
May God bless you and keep you.
Book Excerpt
Have you ever wondered why He calls studying His Word, “Daily Bread?” He wants you to spend time with Him every day, one-on-one, getting to know each other and drawing closer together as He teaches you in your studies.
God’s Holy Word is our “manna” from Heaven, our “bread” that feeds our soul.
He calls it “Daily Bread,” not “whenever bread.”
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Matthew 6:11
Why Should You Read This Book?
Is It for You?
If you’ve ever felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole, this book is for you.
Have you ever felt different, overlooked, misunderstood, or as though you simply didn’t belong?
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying to fit in, changing parts of yourself to gain acceptance,
or wondering why you never seemed to measure up to the expectations of others.
But what if you were never meant to fit the mold the world created for you?
Throughout Scripture, we discover that belonging to God has always meant something beautiful.
When Adonai spoke to the people of Israel, He reminded them that they were chosen and set apart for Him:
“You have been set apart as holy to the LORD your God, and
he has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be his own special treasure.”
— Deuteronomy 14:2 (NLT)
What a beautiful picture of belonging to God!
And through Jesus, we discover that our identity, worth, and
purpose are not determined by the world’s expectations or approval.
Your Heavenly Father never intended for the opinions of others,
the labels placed upon you, or the experiences of your past to define who you are.
Instead, He invites you to discover who He says you are and begin living according to His truth.
As Scripture reminds us:
“Our purpose is to please God, not people.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT, excerpt)
What freedom there is in realizing that you don’t have to spend your life
trying to earn the approval of everyone around you!
Being set apart doesn’t mean you’re unwanted, forgotten, or alone.
It means you belong to Him.
You are His beloved daughter, created in His image, deeply loved, and invited to participate in His purposes.
Jesus said:
“You do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.”
— John 15:19 (NLT)
You may live in this world, but this world was never meant to define you.
You don’t have to spend your life trying to become someone God never created you to be.
Instead, you can begin discovering the woman He created you
to become as you grow closer to Him, learn His truth, and follow His leading.
He has given you a purpose for today, people to love, opportunities to
reflect the love of Jesus, and the beautiful promise of eternity with Him.
You were created with purpose.
You are loved beyond measure.
And in Jesus, you have a place where you truly belong.
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“Behold, I come quickly:
hold that fast which thou hast,
that no man take thy crown.”
Revelation 3:11 KJV