I’m reading this book called, “Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery of a Woman’s Soul.”

Yes, yes, I know: “Why would you possibly be reading that book, Matt? You are a gem of a fool when it comes to topics such as that, so perhaps the reading would be educational… but you are also committed to healing and singleness and full-on friendships and building anew on that now firm foundation of your life and, and, and, … so why do you care about unveiling some poor woman’s soul?”

Well, the book came from Michele with the intent of helping me understand my daughter so I can better be her father.

So there.

And with that goal, I began reading the pages of said publication on one post-Christmas morn.

In short order, I learned:

Every woman longs for three things: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty. That’s what makes a woman come alive.
“I simply love feeling beautiful, wanted and fought for.”

When we (women) are young, we want to be precious to someone — especially Daddy. As we grow older, the desire matures into a longing to be pursued, desired, wanted as a woman.

Alrighty, so I’m tracking along nicely thus far, of course having already known all of the above… and with a stellar resume to prove my proficiency…

And then (and this is where I change the topic), the author’s deliver a quick one, two punch:

  1. God created man and woman in His image.
  2. Woman is created last. She is the crescendo, the final astonishing work of God. The Master’s finishing touch. His piece de resistance.

Alrighty, so I’m cool with that. I get it. Adam ain’t got no game. And I for sure know that the estrogen-based life forms are real pieces of work… (oops, I digress…)

With one sentence, all of the above (not including my stupid commentary), came to a jaw dropping conclusion: “God wanted to reveal something about himself, so he gave us Eve.”

Read it again.

“God wanted to reveal something about himself, so he gave us Eve.”

Could it be that God wants to be pursued like a woman does?
Could it be that he wants to be loved like a woman does?
Could it be that he wants to be desired like a woman does?
Fought for, thought of as stunningly beautiful, cherished, …

Could be.
They are made in His image.