The Lion-hearted Princess

A heart…in her hair across on the right from her forehead, third strand.
This post just disappeared on my blog, so I am publishing again!😢 I retrieved it through the comments section, thank goodness! Sorry for those whose comments vanished!
She must save herself from the dragon
— from without and the one from within. No knight in shining armor will come to save her. She is in a parched place of no refuge. The castle’s chambers are locked shut. She clangs on the bars of the prison’s clutches all day. Misunderstood. Misjudged.
Their spy glass inspects the outside, but they cannot see within. The place where she is dying. No help. No one to see the real her. They see only the outside that looks whole. They cannot see that she wishes to break free from the plague of her mere existence that has gripped her tightly within its clutches, like an eagle whose claws are clutching its prey. They mock her. She must be crazy they think. They only see what they want to see.
She sits in the silence that echoes what she knows in her heart. She must love herself, she must save herself. No one will. Stop caring what others think of her. They don’t matter.
She catches the guard off guard. She had the keys now. She lies in wait to break free. She must somehow get to the King. He will know what to do. His wisdom will conquer her enemies.
It is dark, she escapes. She slips through the darkness to journey to the King’s palace. She waits for her chance. And she throws herself at His feet. Asking for mercy. Someone to understand her plight.
The King raises his septor. She pours out herself like a wine that has been stored in a long-abandoned cellar. He sees. He sees deep within her soul. “Rise my Daughter. Thy faith hath made thee whole.” She rises a champion. Made whole.

This is truly beautiful, Renee! I love the story you wove here and the way it points to our freedom in Christ! Blessings! ❤
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Thank you so much, Marisa and for visiting! How have you been? Will have to go over to visit your blog in a little while. 💜
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You’re welcome! I am doing pretty well, thank you! We are keeping busy with school and youth group. Very grateful we have been able to safely continue. Hope you are doing well, too, Renee! ❤ Yes, do come by my blog! 😊
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I’m so glad to hear you and your family are staying busy and safe and are well! Thanking God for that! 🙌🏼 I’m putting one foot in front of the other myself. 😂 It was nice to visit at your place!
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I agree with Marisa. Truly beautiful. In Him we are free and we rise victorious. Amen 🙏🏽.
Blessings to you 💙
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Thank you! He that the Son has set free is free indeed! 💜
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Beautiful
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Thanks Lisa! 🙂
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Beautiful Renee!! So glad you were able to find your post again, I have had that happen with two of mine and thankfully my mom had them stored in her email so I had her forward them to me but I have yet to repost them again.
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Oh no, Alicia! I hate to hear the same has happened to you! Im so glad you were able to get them from your mom! As far as I know, this is the only time it has happened with me, other than comments disappearing. 🤦♀️
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It’s frustrating for sure especially when I’m paying WordPress annually for my account.
…k I’m done complaining 😅
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I know right? 😆
Hey, sometimes we just need to get it out there 😂😆
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Beautifully done Renee. 💕
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Thank you so much Purple! 💜🍁🍂
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Exceptional breathtaking beautiful writing from the soul❤️ Such descriptive detailed inner feelings making the reader pulled in to cheer her onward! 💕
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Awe, thank you, Debbie, my friend! Your kindness means so much to me! I think we have all been in her shoes through a trial or our sins before we came to Him. Our desperation sets us free! 🙌🏼
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Dear Renee, this is deeply touching. A beautiful image. I want to drink it slowly and think on it some more. love to you, sweet friend. ❤️🤗❤️🤗
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Nina, that image you just put in my mind was like slowly savoring a cup of coffee or sweet tea. 😆 Thanks my friend! 😁I love you! 💜
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I love you too💜🦋💜
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So beautiful!😍 You have a gift.
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You are so sweet, V! Your kind words mean so much to me! Thank you, Baby Girl! 💜
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You are very welcome! ❤😘
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Beautiful story❤️ Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with us😊
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing with me! God Bless ya Deb!
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Wonderfully written Renee! I enjoyed how the story points to her Lord and Savior. Amen.
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I’m so glad you stopped in to read! Thank you so much. 😁
I hope we all can keep pointing to Him. God Bless ya!
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Just beautiful, Sis! Such a necessary picture for the Body of Christ in this hour! Gives me cold chills, really ❤
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Thank you so much, Stacey! Yes! His Bride bowing before Him!
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Lovely post Renee. thanks for being persistent and getting your post back up. I am so not tech smart so am thankful my husband who does not even blog can usually fix what ever i mess up.
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Thank you, Betty! These glitches are so strange here on WP. 🤔
I’m with you on the “not tech savvy part!” Technology seems to be growing day by day. The things I once knew from school are so obsolete! I’m so glad your hubby helps out!
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Glad you retrieved this because it was so worth the read. Thank you and bless your heart today!
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Thanks Maxine! That is so sweet! Awe, I love that express-Bless your heart today! 🤗 I pray yours is, as well! Happy Friday!
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YOU TOO dear one!
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Worth retrieving! An encounter changes, an encounter transforms. The knight and the day, with the face to face encounter! God’s blessings!
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Oh that transformation when it comes! “The knight and the day!” Love it! Be blessed today!
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