I'm sure many of you in the Christian category have at least heard of the band For King and Country. Their songs are wonderful, their concerts are fantastic, and their lyrics are pure for anyone of any age. I didn't know much about the band until hearing them perform at Winter Jam back in 2015. It was then that I learned about their Priceless ministry which is being turned into a movie. This ministry gave me a newfound appreciation for the band in all entirety.
Priceless goes against the trends of modern day society. The key purpose of the ministry is to show women that a man should treat them with honor and respect. This concept is given a physical symbol of an Australian penny on a chain to signify than men should view women as more priceless than all the money in the world.
"It might be hard to hear, but let me tell you dear; if you could see what I see, I know you would believe that isn't who you are. There's more to who you are."
-For King and Country
In retrospect, the world tells women that they are no more than objects worthy of no more than a one night stand. We have become so blind to what being treated well truly means because every aspect of media portrays well-treatment as not being kicked to the curb after a night in the club becomes a walk of shame the next day. Ladies, you are more than an object.
For King in Country has the right idea. Love is based on more than looks and worldly pleasure. The respect you give yourself is the respect that others will give you. Be a Proverbs 31 woman and allow God to show you your true worth. Once you find your own sense of self worth, a man will eventually come along who sees the same worth in you. If you want to be respected, begin with respecting yourself because at the end of the day it doesn't matter how the world sees you.
"I see you dressed in white, every wrong made right. I see a rose in bloom at the sight of you, oh so priceless: irreplaceable, unmistakable, incomparable, darling it's beautiful. I see it all in you, oh so priceless."
-For King and Country
Lastly, I wear my Priceless necklace as a reminder not to settle for someone for the sake of a relationship. I wear it as a reminder to stick to my high standards and not settle for someone I cannot potentially view as my future spouse. It's funny that something as small as a chain and a single cent coin can be a reminder of how much God loves me and how much I should expect in life, but somehow wearing it reminds me each and every day that I am priceless. This ministry has changed my outlook on so much and I hope it does the same for all of you! God bless!
