Surrender! Let Him Call the Shots

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Moms, it’s time to surrender! Yes, I’m talking to you.

Are you the woman who makes her own decisions, is self-assured, knows what you want and tells everyone including your husband about it? If that’s you…I get it.

I’ve been that woman for years. But, I had an excuse or at least I thought I did.

I was a single mom who thought she had to do it all by herself…until one wonderful and life-changing day, the day I heard God speak straight to my heart, my life began to change for the better; I began to really listen to God.

One of the first things I found out from God is that it’s okay to be vulnerable, to need love from Him and from others. I also found out that I could trust God to protect me and to let Him lead my life.

When I was a single mother, I was content with always doing what I wanted. But I found myself often feeling lonely, unhappy and disgruntled even though I seemingly was doing what I said I wanted to do. And there’s nothing wrong with having great self-confidence and self-assuredness as long as you take that self-love and apply it to how God wants to use it in your life.

And since I’ve been married, God has shown me even more than ever that He is the leader of my life. Guess what? God has also shown me through scripture that I should let my husband lead me too. No, I can’t tell a lie…that part has NOT been easy for me. But, what I’ve realized is that if I don’t let my husband lead in our marriage, I’m not letting God lead me either.

“But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God” (1 Corinthians 11:3 ESV).

I have realized that if I refuse to respect my husband, then really I have chosen to disrespect God. I am blessed to have a husband who knows, follows and serves God on a daily basis. I understand that this may not work so smoothly in a marriage that is not centered on God’s principles and truth.

I’ve had to find ways to help me surrender to God’s plan lived out through my marriage. I think of my husband and me playing basketball together, and we are on the same team. If I can remember that WE are Team Dillaberry, that really helps me let go of my controlling habits. I let my husband call the plays and make the dunk shots. Sometimes, he throws up a brick that bounces hard off of the backboard, and sometimes he shoots an air ball and misses all together. 

But that’s when grace, forgiveness and patience comes in. And yes…I’m still working on all of these myself.

If it’s tough for you to follow and NOT lead, try and remember that God is the true leader not man. And no matter what, keep your eyes on Jesus.

Are you struggling to surrender to God’s plan for your life? Please share your thoughts with us in the comment section!

 

 

Stephanie Shott
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