Praise In the Presence of GodSample

Sons and Daughters of God Years ago I was part of a reserve military training program. During my training, I was taught how a small team of soldiers—a squad—was to move forward in enemy territory. Each man had an assigned place in formation following the lead soldier. We were to proceed in such a way that we “covered” one another. Each soldier was responsible to maximize the safety and security of the others in his squad. That is the essence of New Testament submission in relationships. It has nothing to do with reducing one another, but everything to do with protecting each other—being sensitive to one another, being sensible, and serving in our relationship to one another. There are no doormats—only brothers and sisters in Christ, sons and daughters of the Father. Rebuilding the Real You