I must Become a Lion- Hearted Girl!

Florence and The Machine Official Video

So this is a mainstream song rather than Christian based, but the Lord works to present messages through more than just Christian artists. This band is a British band that has become very popular, in fact this song was really huge about a year ago. (If you watched SNL this past weekend, they were the musical guest). My husband made me a lovely mix CD and put this song on it. I just fell in love with it and the message it conveys.


1. "Looking Glass, So shiny and new, how quickly the glamor fades."
           - Looking Glass: another Lewis Carroll Reference (Through the Looking Glass)
           - Isn't it crazy how when we depend on something worldly, it quickly changes? In interviews, Florence stated that she was not really made out to be a celebrity, and that she has become sick of some aspects of it.

2. "Here I am, A Rabbit- Hearted Girl, frozen in the Lights."
    - I think so often, especially in the Christian community, girls are taught to be too quiet, gentle, and fragile, which can lead to their demise. There is a concentration on being humble, which can sometimes turn into self- deprivation, and very low self-esteem.  Just because we are called to be gentle spirits, does not mean we should be frightened or too timid.
" For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self- discipline."  2 Timothy 1:7
I feel that I am often finding myself in this type of a battle, knowing that I should stand strong, but also not wanting to overstep my boundaries.


3. "This is a gift: it comes with a price. Who is the lamb and who is the knife?"
      - It is true; most gifts come with a price. We have salvation only because Christ died as the price of our repentance to God.  I think that this does not need to be a negative phrase; it should just be an eye opener. Upon realizing that most gifts that we receive come because a sacrifice was made by another, we should be more thankful and joyous when receiving gifts!
    - "Who is the Lamb and Who is the knife?"  This phrase makes me wonder what some gifts are really worth. Also, if actions that we take are destructive to others?


4. " I WISH THAT I COULD JUST BE BRAVE. I MUST BECOME A LION-HEARTED GIRL, READY FOR A FIGHT."
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, he will never leave or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith: be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love."  
1 Corinthians 16:13 & 14
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or death." Philippians 1:20

                                        The lion is used time and time again in scripture as a metaphor for Judah, or Christ. The Lion is a symbol of sovereignty and strength, as well as courage and bravery. 

I won't lie, I feel like if you become a lion-hearted girl, you should also attain the right to roar whenever you feel it necessary. :)

"Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses."  1 Timothy 6:11 & 12

This guy is pretty cute.
Not looking very courageous though!

We are also told that as Christians, we are expected to have to fight for our faith, not only against Satan, but also against the world that does not understand us.  Being a True Follower of Christ, sadly, is not an easy life calling to pursue; but it is definitely worth the trial.

So, the kicker is that we have to find a balance between gentleness, humility, love, and courage.  I felt very encouraged by this song, knowing that I am not the only one who struggles with this balance. So I have found my newest pursuit: to change from rabbit-hearted to lion- hearted! 

" And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone." 1 Thessalonians 5:14