Through A Man’s Eyes…
Submission Is Power:
Growing up in my house my mother always made my dad feel like he was the head of the household. However, I had the understanding at a very young age that ultimate decisions were always made by my mother. If there was something that made her upset, the whole family would have to suffer until we conformed to what it was to make her happy. No matter how stubborn my dad was, my mom knew (and still knows) his breaking points. Nevertheless, she still submitted to my dad and fulfilled her wifely deeds.
Somehow people have been misled to believe that being a strong person is never backing down to someone that says or does something you don’t like. That is not a strong person. A strong person is- when faced with confrontation, knowing you could do something to hurt someone, but chose a way to avoid conflict or finding a way to do something you didn’t want to do or thought you couldn’t do. That comes from the inner strength that we receive from God. In II Corinthians 12:9 Jesus says, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. So submitting to your husband is not a sign of weakness, but strength of you living up to what God wants you to do.
A man will only go as far as you will let him; whether it is a man that feels he has to control you by physically or mentally harming you, or a man that will love and protect you. If you glance at the album book of time, a woman’s power has always been manifested. Wars have been started and stopped because of women. Even going back to the original couple, Eve was able to persuade Adam to bite into the forbidden fruit. Women are a man’s greatest motivation. You are the reason for our various levels of our achievements. Whether it is the way we dress to our career path. It says in Proverbs 31:10- Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Verse 25- Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Verse 26- She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Wow, I am jealous! God created a woman to be a help mate for a man, but He made women to be so special. So if you are special in God’s eyes, just imagine how a man will feel about you. You are the strength of a man and the reason for our success.
Inspirationally Yours,
Mr. I.N.S.P.I.R.E.
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Mr Inspire – I really enjoyed this. I found the same dynamic in my house growing up with my parents. Above all, my Mom shows my Dad all the respect in the world, and as a result, she gets what she wants
Because of this, i have to admit, I have been terrified of commitment (marriage, boyfriends) for years. I understand and completely agree with everything you’ve said and everything that happens in my parents’ marriage, and I just wasn’t ready to be that for someone – that’s sacrifice and humility I did not have or care to have. I’m finally at the point where I am ready & excited to be a wife, because I finally believe that I can submit to a man the way God wants me to. Nice post sweetheart!!!!
-np
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WOW ……. Being a woman who is learning,growing and trying to find my place in this world and finding a man to be able to spend it with, this message really means alot. Here it is broken down to me what everyone my whole life has tried to tell me on how important,strong and special I am. But, the way I see it a woman does hold great honored but, to only be shared by a man who respects her. Thank you for this message is means alot espcially coming from you,this will def help me in the current decisions I am making in my life. By the way Proverbs 31 was my grandmothers favorite chapter in The Bible so this speaks to me in more ways than one……… Thanks Charma
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Its been said that behind every man is a strong woman, whether it be grandmother sharing wisdom, a mother’s nurturing nature, or wife being submissive. Women are a source, sign and symbol of strength. In my time of “weakness”, words best noted was that “women are strong, we don’t break, we bend and conform to any and every situation. From a biblical to a philosophical standpoint, women have been in position to run and rule not only homes but nations. Somewhere in time we, “women” have realized the strength that we possess, we’re too independent and we forget the purpose that God has. Once again words best noted from a man’s eyes.
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I agree with all being said – my co worker once told me the man may be the head of the relationship but if his wife respects and submit to him, she can make the head turn in whatever direction she chooses!! Being a newly wed – that is MY goal – Be Blessed All!