Day 2 of Holy Week: Phoenix Fire Back-story

So the quote from C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity about God building you into a palace reminded me of a "Phoenix Log" I wrote a while back. This is more about claiming land than building a home, but it's a similar concept. I was thinking of using this as a back-story of sorts for Phoenix Fire in case I ever actually go further with her. Please let me know what you think!

I was born into slavery; the world with it's expectations and allowances held me captive. But, one day I met a man with a flawless escape plan. He would take my place, even though they would kill him for it, and I would gain freedom! In fact, he promised that once I accepted his help, his father would adopt me and send another helper my way. This helper came with a promise as well: he was there to assist me in conquering new land for the father's kingdom. As a child of the king, this land would also be mine!
Now, this land is no ordinary land, it is heart land - it lies within my heart and conquering it bit by bit gives me a more real sense of the freedom I received when I accepted the savior's help. Each battle seems to get bigger and bloodier than the last, but the helper is very powerful and always able to provide the courage, strength, and endurance I lack.
Sometimes it is the work after the battle that is the hardest. As we rid each heart territory of its old inhabitants I struggle to relinquish control and let things go. The helper is kind and allows me time to grieve, but always reminds me of the necessity of this work. For the king, my father, wants my whole heart. And in the long run, it is better for me to hand control to him as he will use all his resources to not only protect and maintain the land, but to heal it, nourish it, and allow it to prosper. The king is good and will only allow good things to inhabit our heart land. And these inhabitants will be there to cultivate the land so my heart will flourish!

~PF