Finding the Balance in Submission and Leadership
When you realize that complete opposites actually compliment each other...
As we walk with God as His daughters, we often hear the concept of submission and have had to learn the beauty behind it—we submit to the Lord first and our husbands next. It is not a weakness to be submissive but rather it is trusting our entire lives in God’s leadership. But even when God calls us to submit in certain areas, it does not erase the opportunity to lead. This kind of leadership looks like accountability, gentle correction and a willingness to take a step forward when we are commanded to act. Submission and leadership are threads that intertwine to create the fabric of a godly woman’s life. Learning how to sew in harmony with them is our part of growing in Christ.
They may feel like complete opposites at times, but they are beautiful partners when seen through the eyes of faith.
Submission is trusting in God’s authority and plan. Submitting to our husbands does not mean we are bowing to mere man but rather, we are honoring God’s design. It cultivates peace in the home, welcomes respect, and allows us to reflect Christ’s church.
Leadership is when we follow through with what God has assigned to us in our homes, our children, our words, and our actions. It shows up when we take accountability and confess and correct our sins. But it also appears when we encourage prayer with our families or initiate good, God-honoring changes around us.
This is the beautiful part about all this: Submission does not silence leadership and leadership does not overshadow submission. They weave together into a life that honors and glorifies God. Here are some examples that you and I can practice this week to introduce this concept into our lives:
You can practice submission by asking your husband how you can support him this week in any aspect. Write it down and follow through—even the small things count.
You can practice leadership by choosing one area of your life that needs some correcting such as finances, homemaking habits, or even time with God. Do not overdo it this week and overwhelm yourself. Make it something simple and act upon it.
So, have you joined Book Club yet? Just a little reminder: we only started recently, so you’ve still got plenty of time to jump in and catch up! We meet on Zoom every other week all quarter long, and right now we’re reading Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Can’t wait to see you there, sis!
Honey-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper, to taste
12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush with half of the glaze, reserving the rest.
Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes, brushing once with more glaze halfway through.
While salmon bakes, sauté green beans in butter over medium heat with a pinch of salt until tender-crisp (about 6 minutes).
Drizzle the remaining glaze over salmon before serving.
Serving Idea:
Serve with steamed jasmine rice or roasted sweet potatoes for a filling, balanced meal.
Let’s take a moment here…
submission and leadership are not meant to be competing forces within our lives. In fact, they complement one another. When you lead, you act faithfully. When you submit, you trust. Learning to rest in God’s embrace and act when He calls will bring peace in our homes and strength from within. I pray that this week you feel security in godly submission and courage for when He commands you to lead.
With much love,
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