The Beauty of Submission
Monday, September 16, 2019
The topic that was given to me was “The Beauty of Submission.” Hmm… Submission being beautiful? It kind of sounded like an oxymoron. As I pondered the theme and began to write my speech, I actually became convinced submission is beautiful. Let’s see if I can explain this to you the way God revealed it to me.
Have you ever bought a car under warranty? A sense of comfort is felt knowing the dealership is going to help you for a certain period of time after buying the car. You feel a sense of peace because you know even if you figure out the car has a problem, they are going to take care of it. As long as it is a manufacturer issue, it is not going to be your problem.
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