“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them” (Colossians 3:18-19)

Wives submit; husbands love—If we can master it; this is the key to a Christ-centered marriage. However, it is not popular to instruct anyone to submit, because it carries with it the notion of being less than. Submitting in our culture tends to degrades the person’s worth in our eyes. But this idea of being less than is not the idea presented in this passage. Rather, Paul gives practical instructions on how to have a happy marriage; one of mutuality, not hierarchy.

First, wives are asked to submit to their own husbands. This is a sign of respect, considering the other person, valuing their ideas and considering them important enough to be heard and trusted. It doesn’t mean that women are to blindly follow without a say or opinion. In fact, this process works because both parties are to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21).

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17)

I have always found incredible satisfaction in working. I started delivering papers when I was around twelve years old and have worked since. What motivates me is giving myself, my skill and my talent wholeheartedly in the pursuit of being a part of something great. I have been the happiest in my career when my values align with my job resulting in a sweet spot of purpose. 

Amazingly, this is what we are called to. God delights in seeing us operate in the way He’s created us. He’s created us with financial minds, hearts for teaching children, aptitude for police work, the list goes on and on. Because of this we can serve the Lord in whatever station of life we are in. Just remember that whatever you do, you can do it for the Lord. Not only did He create you with certain natural abilities and skills but He is the one who will equip you for the job at hand.