Day 270 Bible Reading: Isaiah 51-53, Ephesians 5, Psalm 69:19-36 and Proverbs 24:7 
Some of us bravely tell God what we want Him to do, how He should do it, and when He should do it. But the pattern Paul outlines for the Church at Ephesus looks much different. The Church does Christ's work under His authority, not the other way around, and the pattern is to be lived out similarly in our homes. Choosing to submit requires a reverence for Christ. Without loving God, it is challenging to offer yourself to others. When we love God, then we will be able to enjoy our family in His way.
"Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ." – Ephesians 5:21 (English Standard Version)
"Heavenly Father, today I choose once again to submit to you. I confess that, too often, I want to do things my way. I admit I have even occasionally tried to tell you what to do. Like Job, I've asked too many 'why' questions, and not listened well enough. Forgive me, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen."
