Embracing submission can play an essential role in our spiritual growth. By submitting to God’s authority and the right leaders in our lives, we expose ourselves to opportunities for learning and molding our character. It’s through these acts of humility that God can teach us valuable lessons about patience, love, and trust. As we grow in submission, we open ourselves up to receive God’s guidance and correction, which ultimately leads us to become more like Him, shining our light brightly in the world around us.
Hebrews 12:11
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11
Colossians 1:10
“So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” – Colossians 1:10
1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7
Philippians 3:12
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” – Philippians 3:12