Some have wondered how I've adjusted back to the life of not being a headcovering lady. I must say the whole thing now is a bit surreal. You might wonder if I miss wearing the headcovering; if as time has gone by I'm saddened by not wearing it; or on the other hand, if I now think the whole thing was some crazy experience best forgotten.
Well, if you read my post "Headcovering - The blessings of my 3 week journey" you will know I do not think it was some crazy experience best forgotten! God had a purpose in it and used it mightily. But, do I miss wearing it? Have I noticed any changes since I took it off?
Yes and Yes. In it's absence I have realized how much the physical sign of the headcovering helped me focus on honoring the Lord. The material did not have any power in itself; but what it represented in my heart was powerful and affected me in a positive way.
Each time I put the headcovering on I prayed that I would bring honor to the Lord in being marked as His child. Every time I looked in the mirror I saw the headcovering and it prompted a humbleness in me.
I'm analyzing why that physical sign that I could see affected me so. Is that a weakness that I do better spiritually when I am "marked"? Maybe/maybe not. I think in my humanity I need a physical, visual reminder that I am under the Lord's authority. I found being clearly marked as a Christian (out in the world) a very positive thing. I knew people were watching me; That did not make me uncomfortable, it actually made me be much more purposeful in shining a light for the Lord in ALL I did. I knew I was in the spotlight so to speak. It was the awareness that others were watching my life; were they seeing the Lord in me?
I strongly desire to maintain the same humble heart, gentle spirit, and passion for shining a light that stirred in me during my headcovering. I know it comes from the heart and I am the same daughter of the King without a cloth on my head ~ please don't misunderstand. Yet, I still can't explain the value & significance it was for me in being physically marked and having that visual for myself.
I'm considering crafting myself a simple, inexpensive wooden cross/pearl necklace; Something I can wear daily that symbolizes that Jesus is my Pearl! A daily reminder that I am not of this world and it's treasures; a reminder that I am under His authority and my life needs to bring Him glory!
Blessings,
Momma Jo
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Ive been thinking of you lately as we both started out headcovering journeys around the same time. Every morning when I put my covering on I am reminded of what a great blessing it is to be a part of this earth and be a child of God. I am reminded everytime I see my reflection that I am helping to do Gods work by covering and I can only hope that I bring encouragement and inspiration to others. I think that your headcovering journey, though only 3 weeks long, was long enough to encourage and inspire others as well. You inspired me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I still don't know what to do about headcovering. I feel led and at the same time not led. I don't know... but I love your heart about it!
ReplyDeleteI too have thought about wearing a cross necklace as a reminder to daily take up my cross and follow my Lord! This was another wonderful reminder of my purpose in life, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI greatly enjoyed this post Joanna! At times, my covering can be a habit for me and I need to remind myself what it is for and that, yes, people are watching. Especially friends and family that see you every day. Thanks for sharing!
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