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June 9, 2010
Coverings
I don't practice full body covering or wear scarf coverings. I do have a constant spiritual calling to remain modest and feminine. I do so out of respect for my Lord and my husband. But I do admire the fact that any lady can cover themselves, just to serve God. It's foreign to me and many others but it takes a lot of discipline to be able to make that kind of covenant. I can't even imagine what kind of dedicated woman is behind the veil, but she truly does honor God with her dress to a level, I may never reach. Many women choose coverings, not just one particular group. I know of women of all walks of faith, who take part in covering themselves for god. If this is you, I would love to get your perspective on this topic.
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I cover every so often around the house.But as for going out i do not, But I am with you , I do dress modest and feminine for my Our Lord, and My Husband :)
I do dress modestly and feminine, but don't do coverings. My cousin, who is a Muslim wears coverings any time she is out of the house. I think it is required of them. If she isn't in her full dress garment, she has a scarf or a hat on. She also keeps her arms covered when out too. I think it is interesting and you have to be very committed to do so.
I agree with you Chondra. I know non Muslim women who cover their heads and I can imagine it takes a lot of discipline on their part.
Hi Valencia,
I do cover about 95% of the time. I cover when I am home and when I leave the house. For me it's a conviction that has been laid heavily on my heart for some 2 years before I decided I needed to do this. I had many long sessions of prayer and searching God's Word along with talks with my husband before I made my final decision. It is such a hard and personal decision for an individual. I find it quite difficult at this day in age.
The reasons I cover are so numerous. At first it was just that I wanted to submit my life to the Lord in another area, my hair being somthing I used as a trophy because so many people ooohed and ahhhed over it, feeding my big head. Also showing I'm covered by the blood of Jesus and my husband.
After covering it has been quite the adventure. Men and women have treated me with more respect, opening doors for me, letting me go ahead of them in the grocery lines, helping load my groceries in my car. I have also been confronted at Wal-Mart with prayer requests, problems and just people laying their hearts out to me and me being able to listen and care for them which I wouldn't have had the opportunity before.
I now see it more than just submission to God and my husbands authority and more of a walking bilboard for Jesus. People KNOW they can come up to me and ask question pertaining to salvation or hope. I think they see me as "safe" to talk to if they have questions or concerns.
Don't get me wrong either there have been some stares, rude comments and dirty looks but 99% of the time people are kinder to me, my children and all who are with me.
It also reminds me to have a beautiful, meek and quiet disposition and check my heart everyday. If I dress this way and proclaim this for Christ shouldn't my behavior and heart compliment my dress? It's a reminder to watch my tongue, temper, tone, etc. because I know someone is watching me, even if it is only my 2 year old. It helps me to want to try hard and apply even more scriptures to my life.
The longer I cover the more I learn. This has only been about 8 months since I started covering so I'm sure I have more to learn but that is it in a nut shell. If you have any other questions you can find me at
www.forgivengentile.blogspot.com
www.livingwordacademy.blogspot.com
OH and like the Muslim videos you posted I too feel even more free, respected and protected. Not oppressed, enslaved and "brainwashed". I really do feel blessed by my decision on this and I am so glad that God had convicted me on this because it has brought me so much further than I could've done on my own and closer to God, which is what the ultimate goal is.
HTH's!
Blessings,
~Amy
Many blessings to your for taking time to explain your journey. I feel so blessed to have you explain something that I know nothing about. Beautifully written and I can feel you have such a sweet and honest spirit.
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