The search for romance. . .

I always wanted to be Cinderella, and secretly, I probably always will. I think that women are born with some unexplainable desire within them, that makes them yearn for a story of true love. To know that they are worthy enough to have a man ride in on a white horse, and whisk us away. This fantastical want, could be in the form of Cinderella (which I fully admit is far-fetched but a nice thought all the same...), or Robin Hood and Maid Marian, or Ariel and Prince Erik, that fights to the death against a cruel sea monster. A rescue by a prince could even be as simple as a man stepping up to buy take a girl on a date, to tell her that she is beautiful, and to fight for her. Fighting is in simple acts such as putting his arm around her to secure his love for her in front of others.

But REAL love is more than the lovey-dovey, staring into each others eyes and saying "I love. you." As I was thinking over the idea of true love, and Prince Charming, I began to wonder is there really such a thing as Prince Charming or a Kniight in Shining Armor, that is so often protrayed in movies and books?? Can that kind of satisfaction and love ever be found?

My answer to this question is yes. Here's why.Prince Charming, is could be portrayed as a metaphor for God. God really, does ride in and save us from the evil dragons and step mothers of the world. The dragons and step mothers, are our sins, and temptations that we face in life.

Now let's just think for a minute. What does the valiant knight say to his fair maiden? It's usually something to the affect of a promise to love her unconditionally, and to protect her for all time. Which when you think about it is exactly what God promises to us. He promises His undying, inifite (which is a term that the Prince usually leaves out of his promises, because the Prince can't live forever. :p) and unshakeable and unbreakable love for his children.

So yes there is a Prince Charming, but different from the one that girls decide they need to find. But the best part is, is that God really can rescue us from the dragons and evil step moms in our life. And He will take care of us forever, no matter what. God can give us the ultimate satisfaction that people seek from love, that we can't find elsewhere.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
~1 Corinthians 13:4-8~