Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
1 Peter 3:1-2 (ESV) Isn't God's Word profound? Some people may find submission to be a dirty word, but God is very knowlegeable. Something I realize last week: actions have consequenses (good or bad) and consequences most of the time have long arms, they affect the people around you ( husband, children, friends, extended family). I have found that it is easy to submit when my husband is doing what I want him to do, it is easy to submit when I do not care enough about a given situation. Very easy to submit under these circumstances, BUT what about when it is something I care very passionately about? Well, I can assure you it isn't easy, and most times instinctively, I fail. But on the days I do not fail, guess what happens.... God always works it out!! ALWAYS!!!! Sometimes, He shows me that the way I wanted to go was not the right way and sometimes my husband changes his mind, sometimes he goes ahead and I am proven right. But God takes care of it. These are the times when I have to look beyond my husband and keep trusting the Lord Jesus Christ. As Samuel told Saul ' to obey is better than sacrifice!' Trust the Lord and His Word He know what He is doing!!
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