Submission: a repugnant, repulsive word to most women … Yet totally misunderstood by a culture that’s sadly Biblically illiterate. When understood in Biblical context, submission is empowering. Submission is a gift.
I personally have found, it takes STRENGTH to submit. It’s far easier to insist on having the last word or having my way. But when we insist on our way, the gift goes away.
Two ways submission is a gift:
1. A woman no longer takes the consequences of decisions made in the household on herself. She allows her man to lead and the consequences fall on him.
The consequences of a bad decision (YOU insisted upon) doesn’t have to fall on you. On multiple occasions, I have found safety and protection by not insisting on having my way.
We as women have to choose our battles. If we battle EVERYTHING, our opinions become less respected and honored.
Are you a believer, but your husband is not? SUBMISSION IS YOUR TICKET to winning his heart to Jesus. God proved faithful to me in this principle as this has been the case in my life and many others I know.
Submission is a gift to the woman who is strong. Let’s face it. It takes strength to:
- Keep our mouths closed when we want to let him have it!
- To be gracious when he makes a bad decision.
- To not manipulate with the silent treatment, head games or sex in order to get our way.
- To not pout or sulk when not getting our way.
- To not undermine his authority in front of the children when disagreement arises.
Submission is strength and power under the control of the Holy Spirit. Submission, when understood in the context God intended – is an empowering gift to the family unit.
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