Ever After

Ever After is one of those movies that I think every girl should see. Its a great adaptation of the classic Cinderella story infused with the strong will of Danielle. Since I saw it in theaters it has been on the top of movie must list. But after watching it this past weekend I gleamed a new insight that leads me to believe that this is a must see movie for everyone, not just the girls :)

Danielle tries to be everything that will please the Prince by being everything she isn't. In doing so the prince is unable to love her as he desires. It is not until she is herself--presents Danielle instead of Countess Nicole--that the prince is able to fully love her. She will learn to be a princess but she must start with being herself. Likewise, we will learn and grow in Christ to be the one he desires us to be but we first must start by being ourselves--presenting who we are right now not who we want to be or think we should be. We must fess up to being the poor servant. And in that fearful, vulnerable confession lies hope and love.