Wives, in same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives. 1 Peter 3:1 (NIV)
My niece was graduating from High School in Florida. My parents and sister were making the trip from Ohio by car. I asked my husband if it would be alright if I went along and he said no, we couldn't afford it. I argued back, sure that we could afford it since I was just hitching a ride, He persisted with no, we can't. When he left for work that morning the words "I don't care what he says, I am going!" were the words that spurted out of me as I began my devotions.
Soon after I called my mom and told her that I wouldn't be making the trip. God in his wisdom knew that very day what I would need to hear as I read 1 Peter. Wives, in same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives. 1 Peter 3:1 (NIV)
Recently my sister asked me if I would like to take a trip to Florida to celebrate the 65th wedding anniversary of our aunt and uncle. I ran it past my husband and he said.....that's fine. Sometimes we think that the way things are, are the way they will always be. We are impatient and want everything right now.
My husband's diligence then, means a home with a paid mortgage today. We have the freedom to take trips if we choose to do so. I also understand that he wasn't saying no to be mean, he said no so he could support his family financially. As I reflect on what I could have done back in our early years...by not honoring him, would we still be headed the same direction as we narrow in on our 30th year of marriage?
Dear Lord, Submission can be so hard. I want what I want, when I want it. Thank you for being patient with me as you teach me to submit to you in earthly relationships. Thank you that the years have shown me that submission to you is what I want. In Jesus Name. Amen
Julia Proper
The above devotional is an excerpt from the COF devotional available at the right side of this page.
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