it’s Susan. I wanted to come on here because lately I’ve been learning and praying a lot about head wraps, and honestly, I’m still kind of stuck on what I should be doing. I watched a video from Ya Girl Renae and she was talking about why head coverings are so important, especially if you’re a prophet of the Lord or even just someone who truly believes in covering yourself for Him. It hit me different because I’ve always known the Bible talks about women covering their heads, but I never really sat with it long enough to think about what that means for my everyday life.

Now, I’ll be real with you, I’m still struggling to figure out if God is calling me to wear a head covering all the time or just when I pray. That’s the question I keep going back to. Some people say it’s just for prayer, but then I see sisters in Christ who cover themselves all the time, and then I see Muslim women outside with their head coverings everywhere they go, and I start thinking—should I be doing the same? Am I missing something?

The part that stood out to me most in Renae’s video was when she said head coverings can be your protection. That phrase hasn’t left my mind. Protection. It’s more than just fabric on your head—it’s a reminder of who you belong to, and that the Lord covers you in every way. She mentioned covering her forehead, and it made me wonder… am I supposed to cover mine too? Or is it okay if some hair shows? I’ve seen so many styles where women leave their hairline or a little bang out, and honestly, it looks beautiful. But then I ask myself, is that really “covered” in the way the Bible means it?

I know Paul talks about it in 1 Corinthians 11, and it says a woman should cover her head when she prays or prophesies. That’s Scripture. But does that mean only in those moments, or is that the starting point? That’s where I get stuck. I want to please God. I want to be in His will. But I also want to understand, not just copy what other people are doing because it looks spiritual.

The truth is, the Bible doesn’t give us every little detail about how much hair to cover or if your forehead needs to be hidden. That’s why I think Renae was right when she said it comes down to your personal relationship with Christ. Some things the Lord will speak directly to your heart about. What He convicts me of might not be exactly the same thing He tells you. And that’s okay. At the same time, I don’t want to brush it off and say, “Oh, that’s just cultural,” when maybe God is really calling me to go deeper into obedience.

Another thing I’ve noticed is how beautiful it looks when women take their covering seriously. It’s not just about modesty—it’s about being set apart. When I see women wrapped up with dignity, carrying themselves in confidence, it makes me think, “That’s how I want to walk with God. Covered, protected, and proud of who I am in Him.”

I guess where I’m at right now is somewhere in the middle. I’ve tried wearing a head wrap during prayer and it feels powerful, like my spirit is more focused. But then when I take it off, I wonder if I’m missing out on that “protection” she was talking about. At the same time, if I put it on every time I leave the house, I start to overthink—like am I being fake, am I just doing this because I saw someone else do it, or is this really what God wants for me?

So here’s what I’ve decided for now: I’m going to keep studying, keep praying, and keep practicing. Maybe I’ll start small—covering in prayer, then adding more times throughout the day as I feel led. Maybe one day I’ll be like those women who wear it all the time without even questioning it. Or maybe God will show me that prayer time is enough. Either way, my goal isn’t to look holy—it’s to be holy, and to walk in obedience.

I wanted to share this because I know I’m not the only one asking these questions. Head coverings aren’t something a lot of churches talk about anymore, and when they do, people tend to get real extreme on both sides. I think the conversation needs to be more open, like, “Hey, let’s talk about what the Bible says, let’s share our journeys, and let’s figure out how to honor God with this together.”

So yeah, I’m Susan, and I’m still figuring it out. If you wear your head wrap every day, I’d love to hear why. If you only wear it when you pray, tell me how that works for you. I think the more we share, the easier it’ll be for sisters like me to understand where God is leading us.

Thanks for reading.

—Susan

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