Submission

I absolutely hate the idea of submission. It brings to mind submitting to authority, to someone I disagree with and don't have any respect for, so they can make negative decisions for my life. I know this is the opposite of submitting to God, but that is why I struggle. I know in my heart the submitting to God is the best possible outcome for my life, and being more like Christ is my goal, but I do not want to have people walk over me, or be taken advantage of. The most promising part of submission is that Christ did it. he submit to God's will and even died for that purpose. If Christ can do that, then in worship of Him, I can submit to God and aspire to be a servant.
Lord, I pray that you would remind me every day the price you paid for me, and let me return with submission to Your will and the needs of Your people. Open my mind to the idea of submission as positive, and mold my heart to be more like Your son. Amen!