1 Corinthians 11:2-16
In this section of Corinthians, Paul talks about women wearing head coverings. Obviously the culture has since changed because wearing a head covering is not something that women do anymore. However, the same spiritual principle is still relevant. A head covering symbolized modesty and respect for a woman back then. As a Christian, it is important to dress in such a way that is modest, respectful, and honors God, as well as others. I think I do dress modestly, for the most part, but there is still a part of me on the inside that longs for attention based on the way I look. This was something I struggled with my whole life. Because I was so insecure about my personality and who I was, I cared a lot about the way I looked. I thought it was something that I could control to an extent. Since I didn’t think anyone would like me for my personality, I began getting attention based on how I looked to make up for it. This was my mindset, unconsciously, for most of my life. This is something God has revealed to me and definitely transformed within me. But… image is still something I struggle with, and that longing for attention still rises up. So, even though I dress modestly, I don’t always feel modest in my heart – which is what really counts. Wearing significantly less to sometimes even no makeup is something that I have done to allow God to work in this area of my life. God continues to refine me as he teaches me what a true woman of God looks like and shows me who I am in him.
Marisa Giuffrida --2nd Year--