Captivating

I recently read a book called "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul" by John and Stasi Eldridge. It is so amazing and was so good for me to read right now as my role in life has changed to include being a mother. I think it also breaks through a lot of the misconceptions and misinterpretations of how God sees women and how Christians should see women. I would recommend this book to every woman...and even if you don't consider yourself religious, it would be an enlightening read as it is a totally different take on women than most Christian books for women.

Here's an excerpt that pretty much sums up the theme of the book:

"You are a woman. An image bearer of God. The Crown of Creation. You were chosen before time and space, and you are wholly and dearly loved. You are sought after, pursued, romanced, the passionate desire of ... Jesus. You are dangerous in your beauty and your life-giving power. And you are needed.
As a woman you are ransomed and redeemed, you can be strong and tender. You speak to the world of God's mercy, mystery, beauty, and his desire for intimate relationship. You are inviting; you can risk being vulnerable, offering the weight of your life as well as your need for more because you are safe in God's love. You labor with God to bring forth life--in creativity, in work, in others. Your aching, awakened heart leads you to the feet of Jesus, where you wait on him and wait for him. The eyes of his heart are ever upon you. The King is captivated by your beauty."