I Corinthians 11
Honestly I never paid that much attention to I Corinthians 11 in all my 50+ years of Christianity. Once I became Torah obedient, 20+ years ago, I began to use a prayer shawl covering during corporate prayer, which was rare since I had stopped attending Sunday worship. Recently I joined a Facebook group called Daughters of Yah. There, head covering came to the forefront. I asked questions of the lovely ladies in the group and they answered in love. Soon afterward my husband and I drove to Missouri and joined the Parable of the Vineyard folks for baptism. I felt moved to cover that day. No idea why. It was not my habit. It was such a joyous day. It occurred to me to cover every Shabbat and Holy Days. I had been pressing in prayer for my husband, surely an outward sign of my submission to him as my Spiritual leader and the high esteem I hold him, would be appropriate. And, another way to keep the Sabbath Holy. My husband has reacted favorably, he is very attentive. He listened to all the teaching I was hearing on the subject.
I have continued to seek information and other's testimonies regarding covering. I read one story where a little girl who had come out of sexual abuse was led to cover by her adoptive mother, she was tormented by demons, but when she covered, the voices were silenced. This fascinated me. I am wondering about the covering, what the scripture says about the Angels, and demonic voices being silenced!!! Another lady expressed that covering calmed her anxiety. I sometimes overthink things, my mind will go over a troubling thought again and again. In the past I would pray, uncovered, take each thought captive, or try to anyhow. It was always a struggle. Recently, I haven't noticed that at all.
I have been making it a point to cover when praying always. I leave a scarf in my car, I pray when I drive. Last night as I was laying down to sleep, I drew the covers over my head and prayed... I was overwhelmed with emotion. My prayers were deep repentance and confessions of past sins I hadn't thought of or that I was consciously unaware, tears pouring from my eyes, I felt washed clean. I was so relaxed and calm, sleep came easily. There is much I have yet to learn, and Yah willing, I will continue to grow.
And dear reader, I fully understand that head covering is a cultural thing and not a commandment. I am just following the lead of the Ruach, testing as I go. This may just be a lesson to be learned, or a season which will pass, I am open. I do not cover full time due to my job. Covering at work would be inconvenient but not impossible. If the day comes where I am convicted to cover full time I will approach my boss about it.
I have been practicing for a couple of months, bought a nonslip headband which was a game changer. Pictures are of my newest wrap. I am getting better, and trying more styles, but my go to is one of those tube fabric things from Walmart. Easy done, and super simple, plus inexpensive. May Yah be praised in all I do. May His will be done, and Yahusha be glorified.
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Teresa
