A stubborn streak! Yes, that is what my Dad would say to me. I would look straight into his face and grin, proudly. My stubbornness I wore proudly when I believed in something. I would become passionate and it would take a world of convincing to change my mind. By the way, I am still this way today; however, I have learned to filter my stubbornness through the word of the Master.
Fast forward: I am a young adult and my stubbornness followed me. In fact, under certain circumstances it worked well for me. In the corporate arena, I engaged my stubbornness and determination to be recognized a success, a leader in the industry. My sticktoeddness (Dad’s word) landed big accounts, grew the bottom line, and found me promotions.
By the time I married my husband, I was an independent woman who was certain of herself. The word submission was old fashioned and certainly not the fair and equitable relationship that my husband and I would share. *Sheesh*
Little did I know that our all-wise King was going to teach me what submission was really about. I have experienced the depth and breadth of submitting and it began with Jesus and lead to my submission to my husband, yes even my unsaved husband.
The beginning of submission is to understand. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. As to the Lord is our beginning point. Our love relationship with Jesus Christ begins through our submission. When we acknowledge Christ as the head of our lives, we begin down the path to a life well lived.
Okay, surrender to Christ is easier to handle. He is perfect, always considers me with best intentions, and loves me to distraction. I can’t quite feel them same comfort level with the guy who can ignore me for hours on end, leaves his socks on the floor, who once forgot my birthday—who is not perfect?????
Can you see yourself in this? In my next post, we will tackle the Biblical meaning of submission in marriage. In addition, why is it God’s perfect plan for the man to be the Head-of -the household. -Does that term bother you as well? Be blessed, Lynn
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