In my life, I have chased a lot of Willoughbys. Why not? They're exciting, dashing & often quite naughty. They defy authority and (usually morals). In truth, without the Wickhams or Willoughbys would we ever grow to appreciate the Darcys or the Brandons who hopefully, will come our way and rescue us in due course? I know I was rescued by my own personal Brandon about 13 years ago & I am ever so grateful he did... A few weeks ago, I had a unique experience of interacting with one of the 'good guys'. He was portrayed as a man of mystery & intrigue, but also on the side of might for right. Imagine, if you will, a patriot, a Kingsman, a Knight in shining armor all rolled into one person. I don't know whether our paths will cross again, but I know while I was there - the excitement was palpable. It reminded me of being young again, when my imagination ran wild. I see in my own daughter her love, in fiction & film, of the Wickhams & Willoughbys... those bad boys from Slytherin House... We just can't help ourselves. But eventually we realize that we are made for someone/something more. Something/someone - better. That's why we shouldn't give ourselves to just anyone. God's plan is better than our plan. Always. I learned that the hard way and I pray my daughters learn it with less scars. There is a truth out there. God's truth. From the very beginning, the enemy has been trying to get us women to believe God doesn't really want the best for us. So he will dangle the Wickham & Willoughby apples in front of us. And say, "Why wait?" God's being mean to you... he doesn't really want you to be happy... he wants to make you wait. Here this person is now... He's everything you 'dreamed' of." But it's a lie. The same lie really. It's a bad apple. And the moment you give in, and 'settle' for it you'll know. You'll feel less than... God never intended for us to feel this way. His words are true. Hold out for the hero - He will find you. No matter what.
