There once was a Princess that felt like a prisoner in her own castle. She would cry every night believing that she was destined to be alone. She would walk the empty and cold halls, open some blinds to let the sunshine for warmth, and only felt the cold air through the window panes.
One day the princess was called into the throne room of her Father, the King. The King noticed his daughter's face had an expression of sadness on it as she walked across the room with her head bowed down. The King asked her what was troubling the heart of His child. The princess said; "I want to know what kind of a Prince you want for me?" "Is there one among your countrymen?" "For I see everyone else around me getting engaged or married and I am alone."
The King took his Princess into his lap and began to comfort her. He told her that He was very particular about the man He has for his daughter. He must be a man of valor and strength, one with a strong mind like me, recognizes his weakness and works on improving it, a skillful and intelligent man, and most of all a man that will respect you as he respects me. The man I have for you will be unique and made just for you. You won't want to change anything about him because he was created by the mighty hands of God.
Until the appropriate time that I introduce you to this man who has a heart after mine, know that I am going to do something magnificent in your life. These walls are not a prison for you, but a fortress, a strong tower to protect you, help you to grow spiritually, and to get to know me, your Father deeper and closer than we were yesterday.
The Princess began to see the halls fill with warmth, love, and bright lights from the sunshine peaking in through the curtains that cover the windows. The Princess' face went from sad to joyful by the smile that she was now wearing with her head lifted high.
The King was pleased to see his daughter happy once again and explained to her that she must pray for her future Prince. There will be days that he will not feel so strong, he will not make the best of choices as you do not either. However, pray for him to be strong in mind, body, and spirit. Your prayers are heard and God will answer them.
The Princess went away feeling like the luckiest girl in the whole kingdom.
Perhaps you have something going on in your life that makes you feel discomfort and an outcast; be in peace. The King of kings is working in your life and in the lives of those around you. He has great plans to prosper you and give you the hope and future that is in His hands.
Life is hard, cold, and lonely sometimes, but rest assured you are loved and adored by a God who wants to bring warmth, love, and fullness into your life. Therefore, press into Him and all He has for you. Remember, He gives exceedingly and abundantly above all that we think or imagine.
~ The End is only the Beginning
