my King is enthralled with me!!!

i love this psalm and have been reflecting on it for a while. i think it was written about a King, in the bible it says it is a wedding song, so maybe one of Soloman's wives wrote it or something. but i like to read it as if i am the one writing it to my Jesus. it especially goes out to the ladies... because our King IS enthralled by our beauty and we need to honor him for He is the Lord.

Psalm 45

My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the King; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.

Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.

Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the King's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.

Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.

Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father's house.

The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor.

All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.

In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you.

They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the King.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.

often, our relationship with Christ is compared with that of a wedding... we are his bride. i love the imagery throughout this psalm... says who there's no fairy tales in the bible?? :) but that section speaking to daughters touches my heart... "Forget your people and your father's house. The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him!" it's as if they are pleading with me to just let my Jesus be enough. he is absolutley enthralled by me and it just makes me want to serve him all the harder. may you be strengthened this week in your relationship with your savior, your lover, your friend, and may you know that the King... whether you are a boy or a girl... is thrilled with you just as you are and loves you and wants you to be a part of him!! that, my friends, is AWESOME!