Via my RSS reader, I have noticed several entries regarding head coverings again. I originally started this entry many months ago but haven’t felt that I have the “right words” just yet. I still feel that I don’t have the words “just right” yet, but I’m going to take a shot at it just the same. I thought I’d post links to some of the articles that I’ve read and appreciated at the end of my own story, too.
My own story starts several years ago (in 2005), during the Counting of the Omer which is between Passover and Shavuot (Pentecost). As I was out on the porch studying my Bible and praying, I felt a strong leading to cover my head. This was a shock and a new idea for me. I remember stopping and talking to the L-RD about it and feeling a sense of “This is something I want you to do”. I replied with, “You’ve got to be kidding me, right?” As you can probably assume, and rightly so, I wasn’t really big on the idea at first. But as each day went by, I felt more and more that this was something that He was asking me to do. And in doing so I would be laying down my pride and my own will to submit to something that was outside of my natural desire. I’ve never cared much what others think of how I look and in my younger years I was one who dressed in ways as to be noticed. I have since grown out of that extreme position and into a comfortable place where I’m okay with the fact that I don’t have designer clothing or take hours to do my hair or my make up (which I don’t even wear anymore). But this was asking me to do something that would make me stick out like a sore thumb, and this time it was out of obedience rather than rebellion.
So I compromised. I bought a tallit and used it in my reading and prayer times. That just didn’t feel right at all. The tallit is generally for a man and I am not a man. So I used it maybe half a dozen times and then began to be creative with other things I could use. After a time of “ignore it and it’ll go away” I was successful in shoving the subject under the rug.
Then one day as I was driving in town I spotted an East Indian woman who was wearing her traditional dress with her head covered. It hit me hard that this woman was walking around in the “western world” yet she had not forsaken the teachings of her fathers. This woman, regardless of her faith, was holding to what she felt was right even though she was noticed and likely mocked at times. I admired this women! I almost cried and my heart broke. It was this same time when a friend related a story to me about being in a situation where there was a community of people – bike riders – and they all noticed and acknowledged one another even if they didn’t know each other personally. There was “the sign” that conveyed “Hello. I’m one of you. I’m here to help if you need it.” She spoke of how she longed for a community of like-minded believing women like that. But what would that “sign” be? Head coverings, maybe, she mused.
So I decided to study about head covering a little – what does it mean and why would people do that? I had seen it, I knew that many did this but I didn’t know why. I knew that there were a lot of justifications for why women did not cover their heads, but I’ve learned a thing or two about justifications over the years. What I found, more often than not, were people saying “My hair is my covering”, which did not sit right with me even though my own hair was very long. Deep inside I knew that long hair wasn’t what was being asked of me.
I began to study the subject of covering in Scripture – what is covered, what it is symbolic of, when and why something would be covered. It was a great study and even still I find it hard to put into words the connections that were made in my head and heart through that study. A big “light bulb”, though, was protection.
A covering, an in particular a head covering, indicates:
* Being under the authority of my husband, as a married woman I am under the authority of my dear husband who is under the authority of our G-d and Master.
* Being under the authority of my G-d, as a Believer I am a bondservant to my G-d and my Master.
* Protection and Care. I am cared for, provided for and protected by my G-d and my dear husband.
* Modesty. I think this one does not need much explanation. Can you imagine a woman with a headcovering wearing a tube top and a mini-skirt? How about a low cut or tight fitting shirt? No.
Righteous woman for millennia have worn headcoverings. The covering does not make one righteous. However many righteous woman have covered their heads full time since earliest recorded history. I don’t presume to call myself righteous. I do, however, pursue righteousness in my daily life.
Then I felt that the L-RD was saying to me, through my studies, “I’ve always had righteous women cover themselves and up until modern times it has been a standard practice. This is something I appreciate.” That was when I decided I would do it. But what do I do? It was at this time that I began talking about this subject with other women and a dear friend of mine came to visit from out of town. I remember sitting in the van with my friend during a chilly soccer practice in town and it seemed that there were several women walking through the parking lot with their heads covered, both Muslim and East Indian women. Again I was convicted.
A few months later another friend gathered some ladies together to talk about modesty and covering one Shabbat at the congregation we attended for a time. Her desire was to encourage the other women to dress more feminine and to consider head coverings. I knew that I had already decided that I would cover, I just hadn’t done it yet. So that night I sat down with my dear husband and loosely explained what I had been working through and he agreed to allow me to wear a headcovering.
It was at this point that I dug through the house and found a bandanna and wore it the next day. Then on Monday I went out to the fabric store and bought some nice fabric and made myself a larger version of the “bandanna style” covering. I have been so blessed in this! I can’t explain what kind of blessing this simple act of obedience has been for me. I can’t even begin to describe to you what it was like, in my heart, to follow this leading. At first I was a bit uncomfortable with it but it didn’t take long before my headcovering became a treasured part of my life. Much has happened in my life since I began to cover and I have to tell you that I can’t imagine myself being uncovered anymore. It is a part of who I am now, it is something that I cherish and my family does too.
I still agree that covering is a personal choice and something that should be entered into with much thought and study. Why? Because if you are not completely sure of why you are doing a thing, questions from others and funny looks can tend to lead you to change your mind – particularly when you encounter a person who strongly opposes your choice to cover. Regarding the fact that headcoverings are not commanded in Scripture, I agree fully! But then again, neither is wearing clothing (we’re commanded not to mix wool and linen in our clothing but we’re not exactly commanded to wear clothing. Some things are assumed.). It wasn’t just a middle eastern custom for women to cover their heads, it was a custom for modest women, and believing women in particular, for quite a long time – right up till this modern time. The issue isn’t whether or not wearing a headcovering is a command, it’s a choice.
So, with that little “intro” to my own headcovering decision, here are a few blog entries from other ladies that I thought I’d pass along. I also have listed below the blog entries some sites that give suggestions for how to wear a headcovering – different types and styles.
Other Blog Entries
“Headcoverings” from Anne’s School Place
Kristie’s Headcovering Category
Shop, Styles & Patterns
Videos of how to wear headscarves
Head scarves from Modest World
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That was a beautiful post about head covering! Thank you for sharing.
The long hair covering argument never made sense to me either. How can you take your hair off or put it back on?
Argument dismantled.
I also like wearing a larger scarf. Not only is it easier to keep on my head, I feel much more secure in wearing the “identity” tag of a religious symbol.
Blessings,
Anna
Veiled Glory
Lisa, I don’t wear a head covering. I have never felt led to and it is not my husband’s preference. But, I have to say in my “pre-Internet” days… I would have been uncomfortable around a woman in a head covering. I would have assumed all kinds of things about that person, mostly that they would look down on me and see me as a second-class Christian or not a Christian at all.
I have a lot of Internet friends who wear coverings. And you know what? You are all perfectly normal! You are the kind of women I wished lived closer so I could have you over for tea and a Bible study. Amazing!
Shalom Anna –
I have enjoyed visiting your blog. I started with the smaller covering and have moved to the larger scarf which I really like, too.
Thank you for your compliment.
Shalom Acceptance –
Oh how I long for those days – when the Master reigns!
You know, I would have avoided “headcoverers” myself years ago. We live in a community where the Mennonites are snickered about, though there are many of them around. Their children run wild and they seem to have a “haughtyness” to them. However, I’ve never had any as friends so my assumptions could very well be completely wrong!
I’d love to have tea and study with you! One of these days we’ll have a very long time to fellowship together.
Blessings ~
Lisa
That’s a wonderful post Lisa!
Mom has been looking into head coverings again and still isn’t sure what to do. I think she wants to do it, but she wants to definitely know that it’s what she needs to do.
It’s probably something I should consider too, I’ve been thinking about it lately quite a bit, but it’s a tough decision (as you well know).
Anyway, I miss you all a lot!
Mach’s gut!!!
>Keturah
Well….I don’t know if she wants to do it, but she wants to know whether she should do it or not
Hi Keturah ~
I don’t think head covering is something that “needs” to be done. It should flow from a heart that is prepared and decided to do such a thing. Otherwise it’s just a fad that won’t last or mean anything. If it’s a tough decision then I would suggest to hold off. It wasn’t so much of a tough decision for me, I just needed to get over the shock of the idea at first and then be convinced of why I’d do such a thing. Once that was settled, I realized that I had decided to do it but I hadn’t yet done it, and for no real reason. So I just did it. I’m very glad that I did. But that’s my story.
Something to keep in mind is that once you begin to wear a head covering, people will notice. And if you decide not to wear it anymore, they’ll notice that too. It’ll invalidate the reasons you stated for wearing it in the first place. Be convinced in your own heart first.
Blessings ~
Mrs W
what a great headcovering testimony! And thanks for the link:)
God used women of other faiths to convict me of my own headcovering (or lack of, at the time!). Everywhere I would go, there would be some one, whether Muslim, Catholic (nuns!), Mennonite (or other “Plain”Christians) or other sisters in Christ wearing a kerchief. I never saw that many, but I am telling you, EVERYTIME I went to Walmart, there she was….another woman covering! LOL
I have to agree with you, I think it should be something that the person wants to do, it should be well thought about and prayed about, before it is worn. It should be an act of love toward our Father:)
I really like the approach to this practice that you’ve described. I often take a similar approach to all of Scripture’s commandments, but the challenge is in explaining this approach.
I think we have to be honest that women covering their heads is as much a commandment as anything else in Scripture (just because the command is found in 1 Cor and not in Torah doesn’t change anything as far as I’m concerned). But we need to be equally honest that figuring out how and when to apply controversial or not easily understood commandments is not a cut-and-dried process. Justifying that theologically is much more difficult.
However, one of the things that helps me here is noticing how unconcerned with halacha Yeshua seemed to be. Even when people asked Him clearly halachic questions, Yeshua almost always responds with aggadah. It’s as if He considers the bigger issue to be the heart attitude and understanding rather than the practical working out. That seems like dangerous ground…but He is the Master.
Am I making any sense here?
I should clarify that I say headcoverings are a command I only mean in reference to when praying or prophesying.
Hello Kristie ~
I’ve appreciated your site, you’re welcome.
It sounds like we both went through a similar process.
And Shalom Nate ~
That’s why it took me so long to write this and it still feels like it’s missing something important.
While I agree that it’s an indirect command in Scripture, that point is so heavily debated (particularly by those who are opposed) that what it boils down to is a choice. Like everything else, it’s a matter of the heart.
Yes, it does take a lot of effort to try to explain the “why”.
You make perfect sense. The Master was concerned quite a bit with the condition of the heart. And that is where so many like to leave the discussion, “Well, He knows my heart”. That phrase grieves my heart because of how I’ve witnessed it be so abused.
Blessings to you both ~
Lisa
I don’t comment often, but your blog is just such a blessing to me and I wanted to make sure you knew!
We will be celebrating Purim soon and I look forward to your reflections on that as your posts on the holy days are always so full of the Spirit!
Shalom!
Shalom motherofmanys ~
What a blessing your comment is to me.
Thank you.
Yes, I have a post about Purim brewing in my mind, and I’m hoping to find time tomorrow to write it out. I’m honored that you would consider my posts on the holy days as full of the Spirit. I pray that they are, indeed!
Blessings ~
Lisa
Hi Lisa. I have been told that the head covering is not for today and that is was only for that time period and not for our modern world.
also that it was only to be worn when praying or prophesying.
Hello Elsie ~
I have been told similar things, but I’ve also been told that Yeshua/Jesus nullified the commands of G-d, that the Sabbath is on Sunday, and other such things. As you can see from my writings, I don’t believe those things to be representative of the Truth.
Basically I’ve learned that a lot of the things that people say “aren’t for today” are based in a cultural Christianity – it’s not a modern style, “nobody else is doing it”, when really it’s more truthfully stated that “I just don’t want to”. Fashion in one thing, but modesty, humility and obedience are not dependent on the times.
I agree that a woman’s head is to be covered in prayer and in prophesying, but I believe that to be the minimum requirement based on modesty and humility. Women covered their heads throughout the ages up until modern times when it fell out of fashion.
There is something to be said for the witness we bear before the angels as well. How confusing it must be for them at times to see and hear us and consider, “These people want to honor HaShem?” We are not witness to just our neighbors alone.
Blessings ~
Lisa
Hi lisa, Are you saying that we should wear a covering at all times. Do you think that the women in Jesus’ time would have kept their heads covered even while doing house duties.
I can understand them wearing them outside,
It seems that 1 cor.11:3 speaks of head coverings being worn when praying etc does not mention covering at all times.
For your information I am not Jewish but I love God’s people very much and pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Yet concerning head coverings, I see Jewish men believers wearing the Kepa. I get so cofused.
I used to wear a covering in church, but over the years have stopped. now it has become a pride thing because no one else wears it, so I don’t want to stand out.
Inside, I know it’s right , but there you go.
bless you
Hello Elsie ~
I am saying nothing other than sharing my story and the reason behind why I do what I do. I do not find it wrong or inappropriate for women to cover full time if they feel led to do so. Women throughout the ages have covered full time. There are many righteous women in recorded history who took much pride in covering full time, “the beams of my home have never even seen my uncovered head”. So to answer your question, yes I believe that in the days of the Master many, maybe even most, observant women covered full time, even at home doing their chores. Do I believe it is a sin not to cover? Of course not.
I am not of Jewish descent either. Why is it concerning that Jewish men wear a kippah? Was not the High Priest commanded to wear a turban on his head as he ministered in the Holy Place? Surely HaShem would not command the high priest to do something that He considered an insult or somehow dishonoring to Himself. Therefore our traditional interpretation of 1 Cor. 11 does not make sense – that a man who wears a head covering (prayer shawl or kippot) is somehow dishonoring himself and the Messiah. Since we do not know what the specific issues were that required Shaul’s letter to the congregation in Corinth, we are left to guess and assume what the issues are behind some of the comments contained in the letters. It’s like reading these comments without having the initial post to go along with it – we would be left to fill in the gaps on our own.
May you be blessed ~
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I have been wearing a covering for 2 years now. I can’t believe how hard it was to come to a place where I could say “yes Lord” to this one.
But, after taking the plunge, the blessings that have come are innumerable. The most incredible thing I see daily is my “new” ability to be a much more gentle and quiet wife-supportive, encouraging, and praying, instead of “telling him the way it is” type of evangelical wife I used to be.
Thanks for the post
Chris
Shalom Chris ~
I really appreciate the “evangelical wife” statement – as that’s exactly what I had to un-learn!
Thank you for your comment! I, too, have noticed the same things in my life. I can be a very strong personality and not everyone else in my house, or my life, is the same way.
Blessings to you and your family ~
Lisa
I have been wearing the covering ‘fulltime’ only for a couple of months now and I can relate to everything that has been said here. I am going through an interesting time with my ‘identity’! Still, I will believe scripture over myself any day!
I also appreciate the ‘Evangelical wife’ comment – I hadn’t thought of my attitude in this way….it would account for alot!
Blessings Lisa, this is a very valuable topic to discuss. Thank you for being brave enough to bring it up.
Christine
Boy, the “Evangelical Wife” comment has won a lot of comment between DH and myself lately, he likes the description as well. Sad, isn’t it?
Christine, I’m so glad to hear that others are starting to cover and finding blessing in it. I’m glad that this subject has received so much interest. It is a worthy topic to discuss, IMHO.
Lisa
I, too, have been concerned and thinking about headcoverings. Primarily because I was thinking that it is a good, solid witness to the “world”. I work in a predominantly male environment – though not side by side with them, I must deal almost exclusively with men during my work throughout the day and it has concerned me that I should cover to establish my position. By covering, it would be a very, very odd thing for me to do in the business in which I’m employed. It would definitely be noticed. Because it’s men, I doubt they would say anything and I’ve only had a couple incidents where I have encountered rudeness or vulgar verbiage.
I suspect that by covering, I would no longer encounter that verbiage because they would see something that would stop them from taking that liberty. Though, I must admit, I don’t believe some of them even realize they’re doing it, anymore.
This topic came up on another forum and it was revealed that the custom of covering for the Jewish people, came from the scripture Numbers 5:18. I quickly picked up this scripture and read it in it’s entirety and discovered that the entire chapter is talking about an “unfaithful” wife and the “test” to determine if she has been “unfaithful”.
In fact, the verse that’s used simply describes the priest as “uncovering” the woman’s head in KJV, leading to the conclusion that her hair must have been covered in the first place. In NIV, it says he unbraids her hair.
I then asked if this is the direct scripture that has been used for this tradition and I was told by a learned individual that it is, in fact, the scripture quoted to establish the tradition of “covering” in the Jewish home.
Well, after that investigation, I decided that I didn’t want to be associated with a scripture that describes the “test” for determining an unfaithful wife, since I’m not one and don’t need to be tested, as such.
So, I began to think in terms of why I should cover and what other scriptures may suggest that I cover and I could find none that fit me, specifically.
Still, I remain curious and continue to search and take in all that I hear from those of you who cover. I am not against it, by any means and bless all of you who have felt led to do so.
Having had the traditions and customs of “the church” revealed to me as non-scriptural, I question anything that might be used to take the place of those non-scriptural traditions I left behind.
I refuse to trade one set of traditions for another and will exercise my “Berean” discernment on anything that I cannot prove scripturally as being from HaShem.
I bless all of you who have come to the conclusion that it is a command or a desire for you. Certainly if you have other scriptures that can establish a better standard, I would love to read them.
Lisa,
I have been covering for almost 7 years now. But prior to that I researched it for almost 2 years. Or should I say I ran from the idea for almost 2 years. I began to study it because I wanted to prove that it was “not for today.” But to my surprize I found just the opposite to be true. Most of the first materials I found on the topic were from a Mennonite/Amish or Anabaptist perspective. But once we became a Torah family sometime after I started to cover then I found a more hebraic perspective on the subject. The internet is a vast place to study a topic and provides many rabbit trails.
Although my studies did reveal that it is not “commanded” in Scripture that a woman cover I did discover that it is indeed an honorable tradition that many blessed woman in the Bible practiced. I do not feel that my covering is a condition of my salvation but it is because of the saving grace of Yahshua that I desire to please Him in all aspects of my life. Therefore I cover my head.
At first I wore what is known as a “charity veil.” Then one day while surfing the web I found a website that sold hebraic style coverings and they even taught you how to twist and fasten the scarf in such a lovely fashion. The scarves are nicely woven and reasonably priced. I receive many comments on them. Most are positive but on occasion I am subject to rude comments by ignorant people that think I am a muslim. I used to just ignore thier comments but one day while waiting in line at Walmart an elderly gentleman commented to his wife “don’t we have enough of those rag heads in our country.” Well I spun around and let him know very kindly that I was born in the US and indeed a believer in the Messiah just as he was and if he bothered to take a closer look at those “muslims” he would notice that thier headcoverings were indeed different than the one I wore. His wife just smiled, poked him in the ribs and said “next time mind your own business.” I probably could have handled the situation better I admit. But there are many “believers” among us that just don’t know or understand our convictions. So now I make a point to much more kind and compassionate. In fact I find that I get more smiles out of people now too. I pray that my little testimony blesses a lady that is wrestling just as I did some years back. Modesty is not something that ever really goes out of style. Especially when we are serving YHWH.
Carol P.
Fair Meadow Farm Goat Dairy
Hawkins, Texas
Hey Lisa,
I’ve been trying to re-connect with like minded people, and this is an issue i struggle with still. God knocked on me too about clothing and covering, but in the biggest sense i think it;s a modesty/pride issue.
I’ve been desiring to wear clothes much like the people wore in the time of Yeshua, long flowing dresses simply made. A covering for a woman just seems to go right along with that.
But the style of clothing is so different today, that i’m not quite sure yet what to do. I certainly don’t want to dress exactly like the muslims do for a good reason, as was experienced by a previous poster.
However, i do like their style of dress. I admit, it’s modest, yet freeing, if you know what i mean.
Sigh. And then this conviction reminds me of the one with the tzitzit. Which i also want to wear along with the head covering. This i kind of put on hold now, as i still can’t decide just how to wear my tzitzit after having had a conversation with someone about that. And it grieves me, because now i’m not wearing tzitzit at all, because i’m unsure, since i don’t want to offend anyone.
The biggest issue i have with the head covering idea is that i have hearing aides, (or just one at the moment) and when something gets too close to those hearing aides, they start getting feedback like a microphone which is over amplified and too enclosed. And it will screech into my ears and i hear nothing.
So i will have to be sure my hearing aides/ears are not covered….
Goat lady, do you have pics of your head coverings anywhere?
Shalom,
Tanja
Thank you ladies for your comments. I truly appreciate it.
I hadn’t thought of that Numbers verse in that way before, but you’re right, I wouldn’t want to be associated with that kind of woman either.
I have not ever experienced someone being nasty like that, but then again we don’t “get out” much either.
I have noticed everything from puzzled looks to smiles, from what seems to be shame on the part of some men as they cast their gaze down and seem upset to men who all of the sudden become much more gentlemanly.
Hearing aids might only be a problem if you cover your ears. In the morning when I first put my covering on the tips of my ears are often covered, but everything adjusts and the covering slides behind my ears in time.
Blessings ~
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your thought process as to why you began covering. I started covering about 2 months ago, usually wearing triangle scarfs (although I’m careful to stay away from red, black, or dark blue bandannas that could be taken for gang colors or other worldly reasons) or a straw hat if it’s sunny outside. I researched and struggled all winter before doing it. My husband always encouraged long hair, but I didn’t think that was enough. It’s amazing the peace now that I’ve given in and stopped struggling against this simple act of obedience.
Not too long ago while taking a trip with some friends, I spotted a beautiful young Muslim girl in a headcovering. What I found shocking about this girl was that she was wearing the tightest outfit you could imagine! I found it so backwards that she would wear a headcovering and then put such revealing clothing. But, I realized that the reason why she wore the headcovering to begin with was so that she would be distinguishable even if her clothing said otherwise.
I have felt led to cover for a while but haven’t out of fear of being labeled a Muslim. But I have noticed that their coverings are noticably different than the ones usually worn by women of faith. Not to mention, I have since began wearing tzitzits, which would definitly distinguish myself from a Muslim.
Thank you for your article. It has helped me to see a new perspective on this. It’s one of those things…we don’t have to…we Get to!
I too am being called to cover my head in the same way, but it goes against my church!
Shalom L ~
I would like to encourage you to very prayerfully consider covering. Many people today are offended or upset with a woman who covers but the blessings for obedience and modesty are beyond measure.
May you be a blessing and a source of encouragement to other women in your sphere of influence.
Blessings ~
Lisa
I love your site! Thanks for all that you share, and the sweet spirit in which you share.
There are many, many people being called out, to the ancient paths, like never before. You have provided so much great information here, and in the few pages I have read, my own spirit says- YES!! AMEN!!
Shalom to you and yours!
Shalom Kim ~
What an encouragement these comments are to me and to those who are reading.
It does seem that the numbers are growing like wildfire!!
Blessings to you ~
Lisa
Lisa,
I felt the call to cover my head almost a year ago (http://inbeulahland.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/obedience-traditions-or-legalism/#more-226) and in my web wanderings found an ebook called The Biblical Headcovering: Scarf of Hidden Power (http://crossover.ellison.net/HeadcoveringIntro.htm). I wonder if we were using a similar source.
I have since been doing it off and on, although I wish it were more on than off. My problem is wearing it at work. I am afraid I will get called in and told to remove it (I’m the receptionist, first person ppl see) or if it puts me in a weird position with management. Sigh. Really I’m just too chicken.
http://www.coveryourhair.com/ and http://www.tznius.com/cgi-bin/tying.pl also have some pretty headcoverings and instructions on how to wear them.
Beulah – I don’t recognize the Scarf of Hidden Power link, but I’ll try to look at it soon. The first link to the coverings and how to wear them is also new to me, I think. The second I have visited and have appreciated.
I would encourage you to talk to your managers about your conviction and find out if they would indeed have a problem with you covering your head. People in your area are rather liberal and seem to be okay with “whatever”. At the same time, there are still those who are rather offended with anyone who is at all different.
I felt chicken when we were in Denver earlier in the month. It was the first time since I started wearing my covering in town, but more intense. It was strange. So I can recently relate to the chicken feeling and the weird position that you feel you’re in. I suppose the only thing I could say is to remember Who is watching, for whom you cover.
That’s an interesting statement, and very true. If yo aren’t sure why you’re doing it, people’s negative comments will surely make yu feel uncomfortable and you might end up quitting anyway. It really IS much better to be sure. I believe it’s a commant, and that some things in the OT are types, and maybe that’s where the priest’s head covering came in. Now that Jesus is our head maybe that’s why men ought not to cover, because the ‘real’ head had come, whereas before, the priests were the only link between man and the Father..Just a thought raised by a comment! I have no idea but I don’t believe the Bible contradicts itself. Take care!
What a nice testimony to YHWH changing a heart as he did mine as well. I am glad you shared this with us. I happened across this post again and noticed I forgot to comment on it until now. Just wanted to say thank you.
~Blessings~
Wonderful posts and testimonies. I, too, have been covering with a scarf for around 6 months now. I wear them to the office to work….I have many beautiful, silky ones to match my dress clothes. Not many negative comments…..people tend to just be “curious”. I consider it fun to try to match a beautiful scarf with the outfit I’ll be wearing. I also have basic bandanas to wear with jeans. I bought many “lots” of scarves on ebay and have many sizes to choose from….as my hair continues to get longer….I can choose bigger scarves.
Shalom and blessings in Yeshua,
Susan
Hi Lisa,
I havent’ posted here in a LONG time, but just wanted you to know that “covering one’s hair” is probably one of the hardest things for me to understand in the Messianic belief.
I know very G-dly women who do NOT cover, and WHO DO.
I take 1 Co 11 to mean that we SHOULD– however I would never, never point a finger at women who do NOT. I am curious though. In shul, some do, some do not- esp where I live, where it’s VERY HOT.
I don’t judge them, but I’d love to have a discussion just to ask the women in the shul: How do YOU see these Scriptures? I’d LOVE to hear both sides.
Dear Husband and I do NOT agree on this topic.
He says he does not want me to cover it, EXCEPT for at shul. I pointed out that if we are to “pray without ceasing” should we not have our head covered?”
He gave me a curious answer, even though we disagree. He told me, “When you get to the point in your walk with the L-rd, and you can tell me you are “praying without ceasing” then I would say it’s time to cover your hair all the time”.
He did not say this in a demeaning tone. He was sincere.
He didn’t mean “without ceasing” LITERALLY. He meant spending more time praying.
While we disagree, on this topic, and while I don’t exactly follow his “logic”(?) on this, I submit to his wishes and consider him my “covering” and do what Scripture says to do: OBEY/SUBMIT to your Husband.
In doing so, I feel that HaShem will bless my submission, which in the bigger scheme of things, takes precedence, in my belief. My submission to HaShem and my husband, truthfully is more important than my bandana.
I love your blog!
One of my friends who has a teaching blog has you on their blogroll, and recommends you for your “glossary”!
Well done!
Shabbat Shalom- and have a Blessed, Shalom Filled Kosher Pesach!
Wow, what a blessing this post was to me. I am new to the head covering idea. It was just over a week ago while in prayer that our Heavenly Father spoke to me about my ungaurded heart and that I hadn’t been faithful to my husband in being so open with other men. He showed me that I still had an ‘Open’ sign hanging on my heart and had never turned it over to the ‘closed’ sign when I married. I had never given serious thought to head coverings before this morning, and as i prayed and conviction came, he spoke to my heart and somehow brought instant understanding that He wanted me to cover my head. He allowed me to see many reasons why He wanted me to, hard to put it all into words, but He somehow spoke so much in an instant if that makes sense. The understanding I got was for submission, protection, reminder to be faithful, modesty, safety, honouring Him and more. It was like a lightbulb moment, when it all just made sense. It was so clear that this was what He wanted me to do. I wasted no time. He brought much understanding and repentance as He showed me what He saw in me. I asked Him for three confirmations so I knew for sure it was what He wanted, and you have been my third. I covered my head from the day He asked me, knowing that I had better obey even if I was not totally sure and that He would show me in time if I was diving off the deep end. It has only been a little over a week and the blessing from it has been amazing. He had been speaking to me about modesty before this and so i was dressing modestly already, but He showed me that it didn’t matter how i dressed if my behaviour didn’t match. And so I confessed to my Husband what He showed me and asked his forgiveness. And although he normally likes me to stand out for being attractive he has graciously allowed me to wear the covering. He also likes to see my hair, but as he said the other night, He can now see fruit in my life of recent times and because of that fruit that is being produced through my obedience to my Father he is wanting to hear what I have to say. I could go on all night as so much has been happening in our marriage and much is being restored. But just wanted to say thank you for your blog post, it has encouraged me that i am not crazy. I don’t know any other women who cover but I know that if He is asking me to do it, then it is the right thing for me. People look, few comment. It was a little scary and humbling for me to begin with. To stick out like a sore thumb. I notice though people are treating me more respectfully now and smiling a lot more. I don’t know what they assume i believe but they do act differently. They stare more now, because of the covering instead of checking me out which is nice. I have also noticed the difference in the way I speak to my husband and children. I feel more gentle and speak more gently. I feel more patient and motherly. I feel like I represent Him now to the world, rather than being unrecognisable as His daughter. What a great priviledge that is. I am constantly reminded of my commitment of faithfulness and submission to my husband. To honour him and serve him. Who would have thought serving my husband could be so incredibly satisfying. Anyway, i have waffled on long enough. Many thanks again for your blog which I have just discovered tonight. I don’t even know how i found you but I know it wasn’t by accident. Blessings in abundance in Yeshua’s wonderful name. ox Ali
Shalom!
Lisa, thank you for this beautiful post. Ladies, thank you for beautiful comments responding to Lisa’s post!
Our Abba spoke to me about headcovering – for many of the same reasons as Lisa. The major one – a constant reminder of our awesome Father’s Power, Love, and Protection. Just studied Isaiah 40 closely & was reminded: Who is like You among the gods, L-rd? Glorious in Holiness, Awesome in Praises! Awesome in praise, working wonders O L-rd. Who is like You O L-rd? Must cover my head!
Yes, I have been blessed by these ladies in their comments too. It is just beautiful, and amazing, how haShem is moving these days. And it’s so encouraging to know that others are being drawn toward the same things.