Most little girls read fairy tales and stories about Prince Charming and Cinderella, and they have their fantasy about who their own Prince will be. Sometimes, when he finally arrives, it is a surprise, because he is not riding a white horse and carrying a lance, and there is no glass shoe or big moment.
In fact, in real life, Prince Charming is sometimes not so charming, and he may just slip up on you without your even realizing it. (To be fair, I suspect Cinderella may not have been a bundle of joy every second of the day either.) Occasionally, he arrives wearing a dirty old coat and jeans, or he is sitting on a sofa watching television. Maybe he works hard, but he also burps at inopportune moments. Perhaps he takes care of the car, but he doesn't always hold the door open when you have your hands full. He is, in short, a real person, with good points and the odd flaw, and no one is perfect.
God knew people needed each other. It is why he created a helpmate for Adam. Men and women compliment and support each other, and God knew it would be good for them to be on a team working their way through life.
Today I am grateful to have found a Prince Charming of my own. God knew exactly what I needed, and he has provided for me in a surprising way. Even though we aren't perfect, God knew we were perfect for each other. We are fortunate, indeed.
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