I One of the fastest ways to see a very sweet lady's smile turn into what sometimes seems like down right scary is to say you have to "submit" to your husband! Have you ever noticed that beautiful bride come strolling or floating down the aisle on her wedding day? She is so very peaceful;joy and excitement are just bubbling from her as she radiates that gorgeous smile.-that is until she hears the pastor say S_U_B_M_I_T!!!!!!!!!!!! The atmosphere changes. If it could be illustrated through music, it would go from music "fit for a queen" to music from "monster bash!.
We all want to obey God in every area of our lives,right? Take a deep breath. I have now messed some of you up,because I used the word O B E Y!!!! Some of you don't like that one either,because it's too close to submit! The bible is very clear about submitting and obeying. I believe that we would not make most of the messes that we make in our lives if we would submit and obey. I wouldn't have made them.
The word submit means to give over to or to yield your authority to (fill in the blank). James 4:7 states Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. If you have trouble submitting to your husband, it may be because you haven't submitted to God! Let me back up and insert this one sentence. I am talking to married people. Ephesians 5:22 states wives submit to your own husband, as to the Lord.. If you do not submit to God you may not want to announce that you are waiting on your husband or your Boaz as so many say now. If he is a Godly man and you are a Godly woman,it should be a no-sweat situation. This is not a place to try to submit. I I was one of those proud women who would boldly state that no man would ever tell me what to do! I made my own money,cooked my own food, cleaned my own house and paid my own bills! How messed up was my thinking? Totally against the word of God!If I hadn't of submitted to God (it took a while),I wouldn't have the husband that God has truly blessed me with.When he follows God,you will be glad to follow him.But just to help those who still sre talking sideways and turning their necks,verse 21 says submitting to one another in the fear of the Lord. But don't use the word of God as a weapon against your mate. The word is designed to be used against satan--no,you are not married to satan! Want to really please God? Submit every area of your life to Him. After that, it won't be uncomfortable submitting to your husband. Take it a day at a time. Practice,practice and more practice. Practice obedience and submission to God and when it's time submitting will be something that you cheerfully do.If I can,anybody can. God bless you!
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