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Post by gailjoanne on Dec 30, 2008 16:20:28 GMT -5
Hello there I'm Gail from Northern Ireland.I'm 36 married for 7 years and have one son aged nearly 6. I work minding children at my own home(hope this doesn't get me thrown out). My husband is a pastor,he also delivers pizza's for a living. We only have a handful of people.
I'm not covering yet but hope to soon, haven't approached my husband yet, please pray for me.
I started to dress plain recently, no make up jewelry etc,threw out my pants etc. I haven't cut my hair in ten years. I have very strong views on women cutting their hair short. I was reading sword of the Lord lately and was shocked to see women with short hair. Theologically we are I suppose independent Fundamentalist, King James only Baptist.
I am in desperate need of fellowship, I believe firmly in husband as as head of home.
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Post by Brother Ben on Dec 31, 2008 8:26:39 GMT -5
Greetings, Gail, welcome to the board. I hope we can be a blessing and encouragment to you and your husband. It will be nice hearing how the Lord is working there in Ireland. This proabably sounds terrible, but being an preacher myself and an avid pizza lover, it looks like your husband has the ultimate set up there! ;D If he gets a chance, have him come on board also, we'd love to get to know him and discuss the blessings and challenges of ministry in your country.
Bro. Ben
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Post by gailjoanne on Dec 31, 2008 10:54:53 GMT -5
Thanks Brother Ben. The climate here is very challenging to say the least, dear friends pray for us. I forgot to mention in my post. I have been a Christian thirteen years, I was a Mormon and a Jehovah's Witness before I was saved. Thank you for this board so far it has been a blessing. God bless Gail
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Post by gailjoanne on Jan 2, 2009 12:03:00 GMT -5
Dear Brother's and Sisters Thank you for your encouragement and support. This is an E-mail just to say goodbye. I approached my husband the other night re-covering I said I would start just at Church and at home, not out of the house until, he got used to it. I said I would only wear a small scarf.
My Husband will not under any circumstances allow it. He says my long hair is enough.So basically I don't want to disobey him, he is a good man I don't want to disparage him. I also told him about going on sites like this he told me to leave it out Please don't think badly of him, as I sad he is a really good man.
God bless Many Thanks
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Post by Brother Ben on Jan 5, 2009 8:23:03 GMT -5
Dear Gail, I just wanted to say I appreciate you standing behind your husband, and may the Lord bless you in your desire to move toward Him and honor the Lord with your life. Perhaps in time your dear husband will see that aspect of scriptures. Let him know we have no hard feelings and pray the good hand of the Lord on him, you, your family, and the ministry there in Ireland.
Best wishes, Bro. Ben
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Post by Tammy on Jan 5, 2009 14:49:36 GMT -5
What a lovely example of a submissive wife. Let's pray for Gail and her husband!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2009 0:08:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the answers to Gail! She can hardly go wrong in following her husband as they seek God's face together on these issues.
Eldon
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Post by Sister Penny on Jan 7, 2009 8:41:04 GMT -5
Hello and Welcome to the group! I am Sister Penny (49) wife to Jeffrey, and Mom to 3 children. I have a very dear friend, in Co. Kilkenny Ireland, Thomastown, its nice to have you join us. God bless, Sister Penny
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2009 0:58:08 GMT -5
Hi It's Gail Owens again I know I have a different user name. I am head covering now pretty much all of the time. My husband actually likes it. He has given me permission to go on this forum.
Currently I wear a convertible head covering. Which I praise God for but I can only wear it when I have my hair down.
I feel convicted to wear a longer veil and cover all of my hair.Please pray for that as it is a huge step. One I don't know if my husband would be happy with just yet.
I sometimes feel self conscious and take off the covering. Does anyone else feel like this? I sometimes hear our Lord say to me are you ashamed of me?
Thank you for your prayers I badly need fellowship, I am the only woman in my Church who covers and wears a skirt. The vast majority of Christian women have short hair, wear trousers (pants), I get quite a lot of ridicule.
Look forward to talking with you more richest blessings Gail
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2009 8:22:45 GMT -5
Welcome back Gail! Praise the Lord for what He has done in your life and in your husband's life. I too had trouble at the start with my husband allowing the covering, but I just prayed and the Lord took care of it. I cover all the time now and wear plain dresses, no makeup, no jewelry, long hair. My husband actually wants our nearly 4-year-old to wear one on Sundays! I have been wanting to go further in some aspects, but he is not ready yet, so I will wait on him and on the Lord to do what He will. It is truly a blessing. I have had people stare and ask if I were Muslim, but I just smiled and told them what I am and why I cover. I feel completely undressed without the cover now, really exposed. Thank the Lord for His guidance and blessings! I look forward to reading more posts from you and am here to talk if ever you need a listening ear (dsilviano@gmail.com)!
Love and prayers, Sister Debbie S.
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Post by benshelpmeet on May 14, 2009 11:19:47 GMT -5
Dear sister Gail,
Oh what a Blessing to have you back here with us. We missed you.
It is wonderful to see how the Lord works all things out for His glory!
We will continue to pray for you, and we need your prayers as well.
I do know how you feel about just wanting to take the covering off because of people and their stares and remarks. When I started covering I just bore though all those feelings because I knew I was obeying scripture and honoring God. I have a strong personality and I sort of like a challenge, though I am quite sensitive and I do not enjoy being treated bad or feel like others think I'm better than them or something, because that is not the case, I just want to honor the Lord and live a life that brings glory to Him.
People use to ask why do you wear that on your head? ( a scarf type covering) The Lord gave me a great answer... ''It is my outward expression of my inward submission toward the Lord and my husband.'' That is exactly what the Lord told me to say, and people seemed to like that response and understand.
My path has been a growing experience, and I'm still learning and growing. God is good and He's a faithful, patient Loving Heavenly Father.
Modesty is a Blessing too, and a strong testimony, even if you do not say a word. I always try and remember when dealing with people who do not dress modestly, that I did not always wear dresses only and dress modest either. God had to teach and grow me to that point, but it is important to not get discouraged and drop your standard, and begin compromising so you will fit in better and be excepted by your church peers and family members. It's ok to be different, it's good to honor God with your life, with your outward appearance, your not judging others, your just walking out in your own life what the Lord has laid upon your heart to do. Blessings to you sweet sister as you seek to follow the Lord in a deeper way...How exciting!
Have a great day, and Welcome back!
Love, ~ sister Darlene ~
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Post by Tammy on May 14, 2009 16:08:32 GMT -5
Welcome back, Sister Gail! So glad you could join us. I don't know how people can ridicule a lady who wears long skirts and has long, lovely hair. I admired women like that long before I quit wearing pants. I say, let the criticism roll off your back and don't fret about it! You are pleasing the Lord! About covering more of your hair, what if you put your hair up under the veil? I would love to hear more about your ministry in Ireland! God bless you and your family~
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2009 1:37:06 GMT -5
Thank you all of you for your kind replies and words of encouragement. I wore the covering to my son's school yesterday, no-one said anything.
By the way my son attends a Fundamentalist Christian school which costs us next to nothing. He can only go there until he's 11, then we'll have to home-school. Which I know many of you are doing.
My hair up under the convertible I will have to try as the convertible covering flares at the side. The convertibles are really lovely and pretty though.
I really need a much longer veil but my Husband and son aren't ready so I'll wait on God for it. I do want to add how thank full to the Lord I am for allowing me to at least start to cover.
Here in Northern Ireland the sectarianism is rampant, the Catholic's are more interested in things spiritual than are the protestants. The Protestant Evangelical Churches are cold and dead, doctrinally good but no love or kindness in them.
I work looking after children in my home, which I do enjoy.
I only have one child as I've keep having miscarriages- so please don't judge me for having one child. I was on another forum and a woman called me selfish for only having one child. Look forward to getting to know you all better God bless Gail
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2009 7:02:11 GMT -5
Selfish?? How blind that woman is! I never had any children, but the Lord blessed me with 2 beautiful adopted daughters.....Taste and see how good the Lord is! He will provide as He sees fit.
Love, Sister Debbie S.
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Post by Sister Penny on May 15, 2009 7:27:32 GMT -5
Dear Sister Gail, Welcome back! What a blessing to hear from you again..My friend, Helen lives in County Kilkenny in Thomastown, I am not sure how far that is from you as I am not familiar with Ireland's areas at all.
I am so happy to hear your husband approves of the covering, the Lord will bless him for his stand on that and yours.
I know firsthand also, how difficult it is to be the only woman who dresses modestly and covers in a church, it is not from God to be ridiculed for our stand for His Word, just claim it under His Name and don't let it fester at all...
I am sorry another has also spoke harshly about not having more children to you...I feel we all have a ministry to do for God and He decides what He gives us...some are without biological children and some have adopted or a houseful :-) He just brings us different ministries.
I will keep you in my prayers.
God bless, Sister Penny
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