Captivating

I now put on with thanks the armor which you have provided for me -
girding myself with the belt of truth;
binding up all that is vulnerable for my femininity;
first my need to be pursued and fought for.
Thank you for daily pursuing me and for fighting for me as well.

I also gird up my desire to be irreplaceable in a grand scheme of Yours.
You have placed this desire within me and I wrap your truth around it,
in hope of what you will do.
Grant me eyes to see each day in light of your activity, to live in the bigness of your story.

I gird up my desire to offer life through my gifting,
the beauty you have bestowed upon me.
I ask you to continue to reveal and confirm what you desire to do through me
and all you have given to me.
I trust that you have called me by name
and have given me a love,
a beauty,
a gift
to pour out on my family,
my friends,
and those you bring to me.
May this day be an offering of love poured out before you
on the alter of my life.


~ Written by John and Stasi Eldredge from the book "Captivating"