But I am a Princess

Once upon a time in a YMCA not so far away, there was a little princess named Emma Grace. She dressed in pink, never left her castle without her smile, and went about her day as if the sun came up just for her. One particular day princess Emma Grace was told to go to time out for hitting another child. Upon this judgement the princess created a stir around the kingdom and suddenly an uproar broke out. The town split taking sides for either girl. Those on the princesses side fought for the right of revenge. Justice will be served. Those defending the other girl rioted against the extreme measures taken for such a small offense. Dodgeballs were being thrown from every direction. There was a thirst for blood and no cones were going to hold either team within their boundaries. Something had to be done quickly or else all hope for peace would be lost. Princess Emma Grace was then sent to stand before the mercies of the judge. Tears began to well up in the princess' eyes as she began to understand the depths of her actions. She pleaded her case with a cry "But I am a princess!" The judge sat back slowly as she began to comprehend the factors leading to this judgement. The princess began to explain that the other child had insulted her by telling her she was not a princess. Emma Grace graciously informed the girl that she has been a princess for at least a thousand years, here mama told her so. When the girl defiantly rejected this explanation Emma Grace resorted to violence to make her case clear. This is what led to the stance before the judge. Being wise and discerning the judge decided to ask one question for testimony before announcing the verdict, "What is a princess Emma Grace". The princess' eyes narrowed as she twisted her puckered lips to one side in grand thought and her hands on her hips. A few seconds slipped by before she responded "I don't know, my mama just told me I am one". A slight smile grew on the judge's face as it was apparent that the princess is guilty for simply not knowing the freedom she has in knowing who she is as a princess.
There is freedom in knowing who you are. No one can take away the truth you know. No one can deny you your rights as long as you are aware of what rights you have. You don't have to be or act as any one else if you are confident in who you are. As children of God we are adopted as co-heirs with Christ in the kingdom of God. We truly are princes and princesses of the Holy King. We do not have to punch our friends when they try to challenge our title because they cannot take it away. It is what it is. And knowing who we are we are able to receive the blessings of the king. But also with knowledge comes responsibility. As the princes and princesses of God we are to behave as royalty, but with a crown of honor, position of humility, spirit of power, and throne of gentleness.