Most people think submission is weakly giving in. Deep down, I hate submitting to others and would rather do what I want.  I know His ways are nothing like mine and I should trust He knows the best for me. Instead of surrendering my will to Him, I stubbornly hang onto my wants.  I end up stressed and unhappy if my desires are not met.

Job 22:21 is, “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). On my own, I keep holding on my selfish ways. As I spend more time with God, He changes me. He shows me that surrender is the key to peace. I submit my desires to God so He can work in my life.  I surrender and gain more than I give up.