"All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold." Psalm 45:13
As a little girl, I dreamed of growing up to be a princess. I inhaled everything I could get my chubby little hands on about Princess Diana, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and others. What did I believe being a princess would mean to my average middle-class life? For starters, I knew princesses possessed great beauty. No handsome prince could resist my dazzling beauty and charm. Unfathomable wealth. With vast wealth, I could build a grand palace so all of my friends (and a menagerie of pets) could live "happily ever after." Finally, great wisdom and intellect. A princess must "rule" her kingdom wisely, and obtain the respect and adoration of her court. In essence, I wanted to be gorgeous, charming, wealthy, brilliant and adored.
As an adult, I decided to reevaluate what it meant to be a princess in the eyes of God. As we are created in God's image (Gen 1:27), I wanted to know what qualities a princess in His kingdom should possess. There are typically 5 points on a royal crown, representing 5 qualities God tells me are essential to a modern-day princess in His court:
As a little girl, I dreamed of growing up to be a princess. I inhaled everything I could get my chubby little hands on about Princess Diana, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and others. What did I believe being a princess would mean to my average middle-class life? For starters, I knew princesses possessed great beauty. No handsome prince could resist my dazzling beauty and charm. Unfathomable wealth. With vast wealth, I could build a grand palace so all of my friends (and a menagerie of pets) could live "happily ever after." Finally, great wisdom and intellect. A princess must "rule" her kingdom wisely, and obtain the respect and adoration of her court. In essence, I wanted to be gorgeous, charming, wealthy, brilliant and adored.
As an adult, I decided to reevaluate what it meant to be a princess in the eyes of God. As we are created in God's image (Gen 1:27), I wanted to know what qualities a princess in His kingdom should possess. There are typically 5 points on a royal crown, representing 5 qualities God tells me are essential to a modern-day princess in His court:
- grace: A princess exhibits grace and kindness to those around her. (Col 3:12)
- leadership: A princess must be a lamp to those entrusted to her care. (Mat 5:15-16)
- wisdom: A princess must guard against the enemies of the kingdom. (Ps 31:8)
- peace: A princess wants peace in the kingdom and in her own heart. (Phil 4:7)
- love: A princess must be able to give and receive love. (1Jn 4:7)
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your unfailing love. Help me to be graceful and kind even to those who wish to persecute me. Give me the wisdom to recognize the difference between your will and my own. Guard me against the world's lies and lead me in your truths. Teach me to be not a stumbling block, but a light to those you've entrusted to me. Grant me peace as I rest and reflect on your promises. Fill me with an understanding of the depth and breadth of your love for me. In Christ's name I pray, amen.
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