Dear Prince,
Mighty Warrior of God. Son of the Most High. ReveredMan. I’m sorry too.
I’m sorry for the fall of woman. I’m sorry I haven’t been mindful of your heart, mind, and eyes. I’m sorry I’ve dressed in ways that leave little to the imagination. I’m sorry that I think it’s your problem for looking at me when I dress immodestly because I was told I looked “cute.” I’m sorry that I have sought to be a society norm instead of beautifully unique, that I have put all my hope in being found desirable by you. I’m sorry I have tried to bring more attention to my curves and edges than bringing attention and glory to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
I’m so sorry I have belittled and emasculated you. I’m sorry I have been your biggest critic when I should have been your biggest cheerleader. That I tear you down instead of build you up. I’m sorry I’ve valued myself over you and your needs to be the hero and the solver of problems. That I chose being a strong, independent woman instead of accepting your offer to help once in a while. I’m sorry I’ve tried to tame you or change you to be what I think I need.
I’m sorry I have put false expectations on relationships because of Hollywood and romance novels. I’m sorry my skewed view of intimacy frightens you from ever acting because you are scared I will be disappointed. I’m sorry I think love is like a fairy tale when it actually takes hard work and time. I’m sorry I compared you with Prince Charming instead of embracing the wonderful charm of your attempts to woo my heart and soul.
Prince, I’m sorry I’ve tried to make you God. I’m sorry I’ve looked to you to find my worth and satisfaction instead of finding that from King Jesus. I’m sorry, Man of God, that I haven’t respected you like I should. I’m sorry that I attempt to prey on you instead of pray for you.
I want you to know that you are worth more, too. You are the Son of the King. You are a mighty warrior, a prince of the kingdom and I want to honor you. See, Jesus is my friend too, and he is showing me where to find my true worth – in Him. He is showing me that His love is all that I need. He fills me up and out of the overflow I can love you with grace, mercy and purity as a princess and as a sister.
So I promise to honor you with how I dress, how I speak, and how I act. I promise to walk in confidence because I know whose I am. I promise to find myself beautiful so I don’t look to you to tell me what I already know. Because I have been called to a higher standard and you deserve more from me.
Love,
Woman of God
