Submission is not weakness.
It’s alignment.
It’s saying:
“God, not my will… but Yours.”
Where It Begins
James 4:7
“Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Notice the order:
Submission comes first.
Why This Matters
Many people try to:
- fix behavior
- fight temptation
- manage struggles
Without surrendering.
And it doesn’t work.
What Submission Looks Like
Submission is:
- letting go of control
- trusting God without full understanding
- obeying when it’s uncomfortable
Jesus Modeled This
Luke 22:42
“Not my will, but yours, be done.”
That’s the standard.
A Real-Life Moment
Submission shows up when:
- you forgive when you don’t want to
- you release something you value
- you trust God when it doesn’t make sense
The Truth About Control
Control feels safe.
But it keeps you stuck.
Surrender feels risky.
But it leads to freedom.
Reflection
What are you still trying to control…
that God is asking you to surrender?
Thoughts from Pastor Toney 