The subject of submitting has come up a lot lately whether in conversation or in reading so I took that as a divine sign to address in a post with my recent thoughts.
Submitting is defined during my Google search as accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.
Biblically speaking, we are to submit to our God and to our husbands (if we have them).
In life, is that easy? Not always. Sometimes that’s just hard. We tend to also submit to other things like cultural ideas, philosophies and maybe so far as fears if those are keeping us from what we need to be doing.
Submitting to authority hasn’t been a huge deal for me. Sure sometimes it’s hard when I don’t agree with policies and things, but at the end of the day, what am I gonna do? I’m kind of a rule follower (I know, huge shocker) and I guess in the spirit of fear (that’s not from God, mind you)… I obey and submit to that authority, whether that’s work or government.
If I were to have a husband, if I’ve made the decision to marry someone, it’s because I already know that I will be pledging to submit to him the rest of our days. You get one chance so if you’re unsure about doing so, probably shouldn’t get married if they’re not the leader they ought to be or you’re not ready to submit to another. Most definitely something to work through and pray about. That’s a lifelong commitment after all.
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord.
Colossians 3:18
At the end of the day, we’ve submitted to something or someone. Is it for our own good, or for the furthering of His kingdom?
Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:6
For those unsure of submitting to a husband, have we submitted to our God first and foremost? You and your husband (to be) are submitted to Him, preferably, and with that alignment, there shouldn’t be an issue for a wife to submit to her husband.
Being submitted to Christ and having a correct alignment in that regard will go a long way. I love how the relationship between husband and wife mirrors that of Christ and the church. God is amazing in His design, in all things.
For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.
Ephesians 5:23
So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
Not Your Season: Summer's Blog 
“At the end of the day, we’ve submitted to something or someone. Is it for our own good, or for the furthering of His kingdom?” I love that, Summer. Such a great point. Perhaps periodically taking inventory of what we are submitting to will do us some good. Submission can be difficult, whether it’s to God, husband, or someone else, because our pride gets in the way. But following God’s plan is always ideal. I am glad we can trust that when we submit to Him, He will always have our best interest in mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Summer.
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