Tonight I watched ABC’s special, Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time. Tom Bergeron and his cohost revealed the top five movies in several genres.
In the animated series category, Snow White ranked among the five. Premiering in 1937, it opened hearts to the realm of princesses.
When God created Eve, being a princess was instilled at the core of her heart. Because women were made to complete our God-given counterparts, at the center of a princess is her desperate longing for a prince. Just as God created Eve for Adam, Eve needs Adam. This is why our longing is so strong, so captivating. We’re looking for our balance.
There is a specific reason we long for princes. Our hearts do not call for men who are unworthy. A man is a man is a man is a man, but a prince represents a deeper character of morality, nobility, and honor. The more relationships I have and the more men I date, my knowledge is ever-growing that I need to be careful, intentional, and cautious with whom I share my heart. Not all men are princes.
Last Wednesday in our Bible study group, we read the parable of the pearl:
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it (Matthew 13:45-46).
While this parable is specifically angled at the Kingdom of Christ, it also stands represent what women desire from men. We want a firm patience, an appreciation of our beauty, and an ability to value us above all other pearls. We need men to see the pearl inside the oyster. I want to be the most valuable pearl to my man, never having to question his love, loyalty, or respect.
We must keep in mind that while God calls us to love, He also calls us to be obedient, patient, and to treat our bodies as temples. One day when I’m ready God will give me my prince, my husband here on earth I can love and respect, and tune that relationship into an ever-growing bond in Christ.
We are called princes and princesses, because our walks are supposed to model the true Prince. So, single, happy, and grateful, I will give my love to the true Prince. He is, after all, the only man who has given His life to save me.
