#submission to Christ

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The Test of True Faith: Submission, Love, and Obedience to God's Word

The Test of True Faith: Submission, Love, and Obedience to God’s Word Introduction In today’s Christian landscape, many believers tend to disregard what might be considered the “little doctrines” of the Bible—instructions that earlier generations revered and obeyed with deep reverence. Practices such as a woman covering her head while praying or prophesying, submitting to her husband, or the idea…

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If we are not surrendered to Christ in every area of our lives, we will never know His sufferings and therefore will never know nor share in His glory. Every area of our lives must be submitted to Him. To walk with Christ in His ultimate fullness, He must have complete submission and permission of our being. The slightest of things withheld can change our path as sight becomes blurred and His sufferings may no longer be seen. Let us move today into a place where self will is demolished as we prepare our lives for glory beyond recognition so that the spiritual survival of many will prevail.

Romans8:12Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

14For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. f And by him we cry, “Abba, g Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

[thatgentlewife]

I’ll be honest—submitting to my husband financially wasn’t easy at first.

by thatgentlewife

I was used to managing things my own way, making quick decisions, and doing what felt “right” in the moment. So when he wanted to slow down, pray, and budget more carefully, I felt frustrated. I thought, Why can’t I just handle it? I’ve done it before.

But the Lord gently reminded me—submission isn’t about control or capability. It’s about trust. Not just in my husband, but in God—the One who placed him as the head of our home.

So I let go. I let him lead. I stopped using my spending as a source of comfort and started bringing my worries to God instead of the checkout cart.

And you know what? Peace followed. Our finances are healthier. I feel less stressed. And our marriage has grown stronger because I chose to honor God’s design, even when it was uncomfortable.

For us this looks like him giving me an allowance every week, he sets the budget, we go over grocery lists and gifts together. He pays the bills, I get thrifty with groceries and other necessities. Often sourcing things in bulk and at outlet stores. Without the financial strain of my overspending, our marriage is thriving!

Ladies, submission isn’t weakness. It’s faith in action. And it works—because God’s way always does.

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[thatgentlewife]

5 Ways I Build Up My Husband Daily

Being his helpmeet is my honor, not my burden.

1. I Speak Life Over Him

Not just to him—but about him. I brag on him when he’s not around. I speak blessings over his work, his heart, his leadership. My words are either building a fortress around him… or tearing it down brick by brick. I choose to build.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” – Proverbs 18:21

2. I Cook With Love

Even when I’m tired. Even when it’s simple. He works with his hands all day—I serve with mine in the kitchen. Feeding him is a form of care, honor, and deep gratitude.

3. I Pray for Him

Not just “God, bless him,” but really pray. I ask the Lord to guard his mind, give him strength, grow his faith, and protect him from temptation. He may not always see the battles I fight in the Spirit, but I fight them anyway.

4. I Show Him Respect

I watch my tone. I let him lead. I listen, even when I don’t agree right away. I resist the urge to nag. I remind him that I trust him—and more than that, I trust the God who gave him to me.

“…and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” – Ephesians 5:33

5. I Touch Him

I hold his hand. I run my fingers through his hair. I kiss him. I initiate. I prioritize regular intimacy. God made physical affection a powerful way to connect, and I don’t withhold that—it’s part of being one flesh.

My husband is not perfect. But neither am I.

Still, each day I ask the Lord to help me be a crown on his head—not a weight on his shoulders.

“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband…” – Proverbs 12:4

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JESUS CHRIST, JUDAS ISCARIOT, and MARY MAGDALENE from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Justification:

"Judas spends most of the show miserable because his best friend/crush/boyfriend/ex boyfriend Jesus is getting way too cosy with Mary Magdalen. Both Mary and Judas sing about how they don’t know how to love Jesus, meanwhile Jesus is off having a breakdown in the corner because he’s got a weird martyr complex going on and he’s about to get crucified and he just wants to get his forehead kissed by Mary and to stop fighting with Judas. Also Judas kisses Jesus and anyway everything could’ve been fixed if the three of them embraced polyamory" - Anonymous

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hi for the love of everything hello

[thatgentlewife]

How to Be a Rebel in Today’s Society

Want to be a rebel?

Not the kind that chases trends or screams for attention…

But the kind that flips the tables like Jesus, stands for truth, and refuses to bow to a broken world.

In today’s upside-down culture, you don’t rebel by conforming.

You rebel by living righteously.

You rebel by walking in truth.

You rebel by standing firm in the Word of God while the world burns with confusion.

Want to be a rebel?

— Stay pure in a culture that glorifies promiscuity.

— Submit to your husband in a world that mocks biblical womanhood.

— Raise children to fear the Lord instead of handing them over to screens and secular schools.

— Dress modestly in a society that says your value is in how much skin you show.

— Read your Bible instead of horoscopes.

— Pray instead of post.

— Honor your parents.

— Say no to sin even when it’s dressed up as “self-care” or “freedom.”

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

That’s rebellion in the Kingdom.

Not loud. Not prideful.

Just faithful.

The most rebellious thing you can do today?

Be holy. Be obedient. Be set apart.

Because darkness is loud—but light is louder.

And real rebellion looks a lot like quiet, steady faithfulness to Jesus. ❤️‍🔥

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ha get language barrier'd on my ramble posts idiot

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Submission from @dnmstarsi to do their ocs!

why did this take so long

4hours + 2hour works respectively

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tumblr i need your help what in your opinion would be the worst possible song to play during the second coming of Christ

[willowcrowned]

man it’s so weird that people are always at their most incompetent and deserving of ire when I have to wake up at 6:30 AM. surely this is a strange coincidence that is 100% their fault and not because I didn’t sleep enough

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Sighs as add the eighth Melissa / Shauna fic idea to my phone notes

[thatgentlewife]

I’m Back. And Here’s Why.

When I stepped away from this space, it wasn’t out of fear—it was out of obedience.

I shared my heart in love, but the response wasn’t always loving. Death threats. Mockery. Hatred for the faith I hold dear. It wore me down in ways I didn’t expect. I chose to step back—not because I regretted speaking truth, but because I knew I needed to protect the peace God had given me. I needed to invest in my real, everyday life: my walk with Jesus, my marriage, my home, and the ministry He’s given me right where I am.

But lately, the Lord has been whispering something new to my heart.

Not loud or urgent. Just clear.

There are still women who need to hear truth in a world of noise. There are still young wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters who are quietly searching for voices that echo the gospel—not culture. And the fire in me hasn’t gone out—it’s been refined.

So I’m back. Not to argue. Not to convince. Just to speak—as gently and boldly as I can. And to live out biblical womanhood without shame.

To protect my peace and continue in obedience, I will no longer be accepting direct messages unless I initiate them. I’ve also disabled the ask feature. If I feel led to connect, I will—but this space is no longer open for debate, harassment, or trolling. I’m here to share, not to defend.

If you’re here to listen, I’m so glad. If you’re here to attack, I’m still praying for you.

I’m not sure how often I’ll post, but I promise to only show up when I have something meaningful to share. Not performative, not curated—just real and rooted in Jesus.

To those who stuck around: thank you. 💓

Let’s keep going, with courage, gentleness, and unwavering truth.

Love,

That Gentle Wife

“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9