The Story of a Princess

I battle depression..... always have even as a young child. One day I was sitting on my couch, just feeling myself slipping into one of my "all too familiar" holes. I even heard the Holy Spirit say that He was there for me and I didn't have to be like this. But at that moment, I just wanted to cry. And then the Lord found a way to get me up off the couch..... through the words of a dear friend, without even knowing that he was being lead by the Lord, made me feel a little creative....enough to write a story..... at that time, I was not sure why, I mean, what would a story do for me right now? But as I read over it today, it ministers to me...... The Lord knew what He was doing.

He gave me the setting as follows;

You grew up an orphan, feelings of worthlessness and of no value. One day a messenger of the King came up to you and said," we have just received word that you are a daughter of the King of Kings, you must come at once to the Royal Courtyard and announce your royalty." Feeling confused but curious, you followed him. Once you got there you saw people from the kingdom staring at you and asking each other,"who is she?" "who does she think she is?" You answered them," I am just Angi." The royal court director quickly corrects you,"NO, you are not just Angi, you are Princess Angela. You need to be confident in who you are, the people need to be confident in who represents this Kingdom."

So that is the setting that was given, and I had fun with it as my spirits were lifted.... this is my Fairy Tale Story. Enjoy and Know that it is YOUR STORY TOO, just change the name. :-)






Good afternoon, my name is Angela, this is all a little much to take in, for all of us, I know. And you will have to excuse me if I am not using the proper etiquette, for this is the first time I have addressed a large crowd full of people with such superiority. I know, and I see the curiosity rushing over all of your faces. I completely understand how you must be feeling. I am not sure if you think that I am much to look at, and you may be confused as to why someone so ordinary is standing so proudly in front of you. This boldness that you see comes along with a BIG message, that at first I was not ready to present. But given the state of urgency for you to understand its importance…..I am pleased to announce to you today, that I am a princess. I am the daughter of The King!
I know you may be shocked, and I am too, I was told not too long ago, but I must tell you, this title of royalty has not been given to just anyone, no, this was not a mistake, you are looking at someone who was born and bread for this role in life. This is my Destiny. Let me explain, something inside of me all of these years, knew deep down, that I was more than just a simple girl. You can look at my past and think differently, but you would not be able to see what I had in my heart. Through the struggles in my life, and in all of the dark and cold rooms, it never failed, when I looked in the mirror, I could see a different girl. Yes, I know it was my own reflection, But this girl was different… She looked so beautiful and full of life. She was bold and confident. She was never alone, she always had her father with her and you could see the love that they had for each other. I wanted so badly to pull her out, and make her reality, but I never could get close enough to the reflection. I have lived most of my life starring into that mirror, the person I saw would dance with her father….she would place her little feet on top of his, ever so gently, as he waltzed across the room, I always saw her in the most beautiful dresses that would sway so radiantly as he would swing her around the room. They would laugh together and I could see in her father’s eyes how much he truly loved her. I never could stay in that reflection long. It was always blurred out with the things going on in my own life. Distraction would pull me away so swiftly. And eventually through the years, I put away the mirror. I was tired of seeing a reflection that looked nothing like the image that was real in my life. So I had given up.
It wasn’t until just earlier today that this man came to me, He was a messenger of the King, so when he spoke, he had my full attention, he sat me down and so patiently told me about who I am. At first, I didn’t want to listen, it seemed far too great of a fairy tale story to be real, especially for me. But this man was persistent, he was burning with passion and it made me want to listen to every word that he had to say. He spoke of my father and what an amazing man he is, he spoke of the work that had been done before me and spoke of my significant place in my father’s perfect plan. It all seemed so amazing and I was so drawn to the things he had to say. But what captured my heart the most is when he spoke of how much my father loves me. He told me of this wonderful and magical Kingdom and how I am an Heiress of everything within. It was far too great to be real…..but I was wrong….I looked into this man’s eyes, and I saw that reflection again, the one I had given up on seeing because it hurt too bad to see someone that I could never be. He pulled out a letter that was written by my father…..as he read it to me, I drifted away, it was the most perfect love letter. I could hear my father’s words and I could feel his love for me running through my veins like a refreshing stream of energy….my fathers letter spoke of all the times that he had carried me in his arms, he spoke of the times that we danced and I placed my feet on His so that he could lead me and he spoke of the beautiful gowns that he has set away specially made just for me, laced in ribbons of glory and jewels of grace….He spoke of how I am royalty and I need to come right away to get started on the expansion of His Kingdom.
You see, that reflection in the mirror, it really was me all along. Before, I was running from who I really was, I had a fear of not being able to live up to the princess that I was designed to be, the princess that I always knew that I was. I am not scared anymore…I know now exactly who I am and I am excited to show all of you that person. I will not let you down, my father has a purpose for me in this Kingdom and I will live this uncharted journey to my full potential. I will righteously follow my “guiding light”. You may not see me as gift to this world just yet. You may only see what you want to see. And that is ok, I am not scared of what you may see, because I am firmly standing alone, on what my Father sees in me. I am here to announce that I hold the power with in me to do all things. I am here to speak that I have the power to fly high….even though I am not gifted with wings. With the inheriting power of my fathers Kingdom I can walk freely and forgiven. Please do not look at my past of wrong doings, when you look at me, realize that you are seeing a Daughter of The King. In my Fathers eyes I am beautiful, behold, I'm indeed a work of art, and know that I am everything to Him. Be careful when you speak of me, I am not something for you to tear apart anymore. With all His heart I am loved. He will fight for my reputation and my place by His side. He is a mighty King, He has won battles of all battles, he cherishes his Kingdom and all that is within, but I will have you know this, there is no greater love than the love that He has for me.
Now that I know, I am royalty indeed; I am embracing the quest to make a new beginning, taking a grasp on the resistance that I had to follow my heart. I have no use for the baggage that I left at the door. I know that my father has “all things new” in my Kingdom with Him. As I reign as princess, I want you all to rest in the arms of contentment, I promise I will try to bring an uplifting presence to shine rays of encouragement. I will be a reflection of the image that I have been waiting so long to see………….but for right now, with all due respect, you will have to excuse me, as my father is awaiting a dance with his little girl. My world is at peace for this one special moment……
“Daddy, may I have this dance?”

The End of the Beginning