Coming Under a Mission

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” – Ephesians 5:21 Just as it’s true for healing, it’s also true for relationships: what you believe about them often becomes your reality. God has a plan for your relationships to thrive, and He shares guidance for this in the Bible—even addressing the challenging parts. For example, some wonder about the verse that says, “Wives, submit to your husbands.” The idea isn’t about domination or defeat, like in an MMA fight. Instead, submission means coming under a shared mission or purpose. Picture yourself aligning with a shared mission or vision. Importantly, the Bible first says, “Submit to one another”—meaning mutual respect and support come before any specific instruction to husbands or wives. Submission, in this context, means being supportive and encouraging. For wives, it’s about understanding when your husband has had a tough day or is low on energy, and choosing