So, what is it with this search for a prince charming? My friend joked around with me the other day about almost picking up a book called "Looking for My Boaz".
It may sound silly or trivial talking about it like that, but inherently as girls and women we are looking for those healthy, right relationships with men. We are searching for men who will affirm our identity and enforce natural beauty found within.
I know for me, I have not had the experiences that some women have, yet I know that some of the ways I have been treated in the past have not been right. It is the power in acknowledging this that fuels the wheels of change in society. It is acknowledging and discussion that gets the ball rolling. We have to be open to share so that people become aware, and for ourselves, for healing.
I am fortunate enough to have wonderful friends, both male and female, who can affirm who I am in Christ and build me up in truth. I have learned so much through the guys who have had an openness, humility and those who have shown what I would say is good old-fashioned chivalry (yes, it does still exist). I have been encouraged that I am his daughter who will do great things. It is just that, we need to know that we were born for greatness, and not just to be minimized to a housewife or somebody's object. We need to know that we have unique gifts and talents that can play a key role in bringing forth His kingdom.
On the other hand, there are some issues that are looked at as solely women's issues, while it is male support that is needed. It takes two sides, unique giftings, and balance to overcome these problems. It takes a unity of people from all races, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to help conquer these mountains of sex slavery and child exploitation. Most importantly, it takes a tuning in to the only one who has the power to defeat it all. It takes a tuning into His wildly beating heart, a deep and furious longing that can only be known in certain capacities.
So, Lord, we say,"We want to know you more. Show us the depths of your heart. Show us the reach of Your love. Teach us to love like You love, to focus on the things that You focus on. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Let us love like You have loved us. Unite us in Your love and let us head boldly into the unknown, to the places You have called us. Let us trust you with all that we are and listen for Your voice as we press into these dark places. Let Your light shine bright."
