Originally written in South Africa, month 6 of the world race.
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All you girls
with flowers in your hair, stars in your eyes, and thirst in your heart.
I see you. I know you.
…I am you.
You, with mascara on your lashes
You, taking selfies on the beach
You, with the ring in your nose
You, taking the long way home.
I know.
All you girls
with braids in your hair, a world inside your eyes, and hunger in your heart.
He sees you. He knows you.
He created you.
You, with sandals on your feet
You, burning popcorn in the microwave
You, in the tie-dye shirt and
You, journaling on the porch.
He knows.
The longing to be longed for. The desire to be desired.
There is a wilderness within you that is unable to be tamed
but begs to be explored and known
You may see this as weakness, but no.
You were made to be sought after.
Your wild and hungry heart was crafted to be won
Your want to be wanted is a reflection of Him – your maker,
who more than anything wants us to want Him.
.So all you girls
with the wind in your hair, and the sun in your eyes, and wilderness in your heart.
He sees you. He knows you.
He loves you.
You, brave and beautiful
You, made for intimacy
You, vulnerable and strong
You, made with purpose
You are seen. You are known.
You are loved.
Stay wild.
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