Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Cambridge was born Saturday, May 2nd, at 8:34am London time, weighing 8lbs. 3 oz. She is already the most talked about Baby Girl in the world – with articles upon articles being written about her, Instagram photos galore being shared about her, and even a few podcasts that feature the Princess as their primary subject matter!
And we all understand why, right? She is royalty! But not only that, she is 4th in line to the throne behind her grandfather Charles, her father William, and her older brother George. Eyes will be upon her from now until her death – which we all hope is a long time from now. She is THE princess, and she’ll be watched closely for all the days of her life.
Think about how many posts you’ve already seen. Think about how many news stories you’ve already heard. Think about how many magazine covers there have been and will be. Think about all of the tweets and Facebook posts. Even if you don’t care, you can’t escape the Princess craze right now. It’s everywhere!! Royalty is always talked about.
And so this week, contemplate your influence. You are a member of God’s royal family, making you a princess in your own right. Every time you see something about Will and Kate’s princess, think about yourself. What kind of mark are you leaving on those around you? Could they watch you as closely as the princess will be watched. What would happen if they did? Would they be closer to Jesus? Would they be turned off from Christianity? Would they want to know more about your peculiar lifestyle, or would you even stand out as royal? Would people even be able to tell you were a disciple of Jesus?
We are called to be different. As daughters of God, we must act in line with His royal code. Our dress must be modest. Our lips must be free from gossip and slander. Our actions must be charitable and motivated by love. Our efforts must be spent in teaching others about Jesus. Our attitudes must be pure and submissive. Our entire lives must be dedicated to the service of our King.
When we blend in with the world, we aren’t being the called out ones our Father expects. If this newest princess wasn’t royalty, I doubt people would be camped out in front of the hospital. I doubt her mom would have had the best team of doctors and nurses and midwives and anesthesiologists at her beck and call. I doubt that anyone would be talking about a going home outfit or that pictures would have been published on every media outlet known to man. But she is royalty, and so everything is different.
You are too. You are royalty, and so everything must be different. Your attitude. Your actions. Your words. Your thoughts. Your dress. Your marriage. Your parenting style. Everything is different when you’re a royal. From the moment you’re reborn, life as you know it changes.
So pay attention to all of the attention our newest Princess is receiving, and use that as a reminder to be the person you’re called to be. Be the best princess you can be – because your Father is watching, and He expects you to be different.
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