Step 3: Practice
Yes, it’s true, during this time of singleness there are some freedoms that married women no longer have. However, that is not to say we should be footloose and fancy free. In fact, the opposite is true. We can and should be practicing submission. Yes, the ‘S’ word.
Submission has gotten a bad rep over the years (often because I Peter chapter 3 is misunderstood), but every child of God should be submitted to Him. Submission is all about yielding in love.
God has designated that the man is the head and as such the woman is to be submitted unto him. Single women need to understand that submission is not so much about submitting to your husband, but rather about submitting to God’s design for marriage.
There is much more pressure on the man since he is held responsible, which is all the more reason why you should be praying for him. Remember the story of Adam and Eve. Even though Eve is the one that actually took a bite out of the fruit, God called out to Adam for an account and response (Genesis 3:9).
God’s Word tells us our role in marriage and you can choose to obey or not. However, it would be worthwhile to practice during this time. God is your husband for now. Seek His guidance and ask His permission before doing or committing to various activities.
TIP
Jesus Christ is our ultimate example of submission, He submitted to His Father’s will for us. (Matthew 26:39).
Practice submission now with God, so you can discover the joy of God’s plan and learn to view it as a positive.
Source: I want a Godly Marriage
Date: 25th August 2011
Yes, it’s true, during this time of singleness there are some freedoms that married women no longer have. However, that is not to say we should be footloose and fancy free. In fact, the opposite is true. We can and should be practicing submission. Yes, the ‘S’ word.
Submission has gotten a bad rep over the years (often because I Peter chapter 3 is misunderstood), but every child of God should be submitted to Him. Submission is all about yielding in love.
God has designated that the man is the head and as such the woman is to be submitted unto him. Single women need to understand that submission is not so much about submitting to your husband, but rather about submitting to God’s design for marriage.
There is much more pressure on the man since he is held responsible, which is all the more reason why you should be praying for him. Remember the story of Adam and Eve. Even though Eve is the one that actually took a bite out of the fruit, God called out to Adam for an account and response (Genesis 3:9).
God’s Word tells us our role in marriage and you can choose to obey or not. However, it would be worthwhile to practice during this time. God is your husband for now. Seek His guidance and ask His permission before doing or committing to various activities.
TIP
Jesus Christ is our ultimate example of submission, He submitted to His Father’s will for us. (Matthew 26:39).
Practice submission now with God, so you can discover the joy of God’s plan and learn to view it as a positive.
Source: I want a Godly Marriage
Date: 25th August 2011
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