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“In his commentary on Genesis, Matthew Henry explained it beautifully: ‘Eve was not taken out of Adam’s head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.’
In Ephesians 5:21 - 33, Paul says that the husband’s leadership isn’t to be tyrannical or cruel, but kind and loving. Men are called to love their wives sacrificially and selflessly just like Jesus loves the church. Wives are instructed to follow their husbands just as the church obeys Christ. This is not mindless, joyless submission, but active participation and response to loving leadership.”
-Joshua Harris in his book, Boy Meets Girl
I used to be kind of.. a.. “feminist.” I used to get really offended when I heard the word “submission.” I used to be angry when people told me that women are supposed to “bow down” to men because the Bible says so. I used to be bitter and reacted very defensively whenever people would talk about this “submission.” A couple years ago, I got to read this book called Disciplines of a Godly Woman with my community group. There was a chapter called “Disciplines of Submission,” and I remember thinking “A.G.A.I.N.? Are you kidding me? Why do i have to read this stupid book! ARGH!”
Ha.. OBVIOUSLY, I was wrong, as always… I had been so manipulated by the world’s definition of submission. It’s not giving into a superior force, as if men are BETTER than women or as if men OWN women. But submission simply means, we are given different roles. Men are to lead, women are to follow. (And they need women! Without women in this world, they would have no one to lead.)
Anyway, I don’t really explain submission very well. So just read what Joshua Harris says above. The point is, I get it now.
Not only because of all the things You have given me, but also because of Your constant reminder of Your love even in the midst of the most difficult times!
so then
who am i to say that he is unloveable
who am i to say that she is unloveable
…..
and who am i to say that i am unloveable?
what i’ve been saying is that I’m better than God and that His opinion doesn’t matter. He says i am worthy, but i’ve been saying no, i’m not. He says i forgive you, but i’ve been saying no, that doesn’t matter.
is it insecurity?
i’ve been comparing myself to others, i’ve been trying to prove myself to others.. when i look at myself in the mirror, i see a bitter, jealous, anxious girl who is so afraid to fail. fail in what? why does that matter? prove myself to whom? what do i gain from that..
nothing.
what was i thinking. stupid me..
i’ve been forgetting to compare myself to Jesus who is Perfect. yes, no matter how hard i try, i will never be that perfect.. and yes, i’m full of failures. but God says, “that’s okay. I forgive you. you are perfect in my eyes.. ” there’s no need to compare myself to others because He says i am beautiful. He says i am perfectly lovable in His eyes. i don’t need to prove myself to ANYBODY. not even God because He says it is finished. done.
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” - Corinthians 10:31
now.. stop being anxious, donna.. (yes, i’m writing to myself). even though you have absolutely NOO idea what’s going on in your classes, you can do it. YOU CAN DO IT. put all your trust in Him. do it for His glory.
Lead me..
what is wrong with me…
to my handsome dad <3
