Becoming Submissive to God

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. -James 4:7 NIV.

Without submitting to God, how are we expected to receive the joys and pleasures He grants us?

 Why do we just automatically think God is going to grant us what we want if we don't follow through with what He wants from us? I have done this many times in the past and have now realized that it only leads to a dead end road. God wants us to be submissive to Him. He wants all of us. Not a little bit here and there. Not when we feel like it. But EVERYDAY! He wants us day and night! 24/7 365! Lately I have been questioning myself on what I do that is convenient to me and not to others. Why do I do that? I only talk to God when it's convenient for me to stop what I am doing and talk to Him. Why must we be like that!! We must be willing to drop everything for a few moments of everyday and talk with God. He is our Father and He only wants what is best for us. How are we expected to get that if we don't talk and don't fully listen to what He is trying to tell us? How are we suppose to get those joys and pleasures if we don't put into practice the instructions that He gives us?
This verse made me think of something in my marriage also. Without submitting to my husband, how is he going to receive the joys and pleasures God wants him to have? Hmmm.....Interesting. What if I let my husband have the limelight for a while. What if I give him that respect that he so yearns for everyday. What will I be teaching my children then?

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. -Psalm 25:9 NIV
Note to self: Become humble and take a step back. Let God lead me not lead myself.