Greetings, my beloved children. Today, I come to you to discuss a topic that has been a source of confusion for many of you - the practice of praying or prophesying with your head covered. Some of you may have been taught that it is a sign of humility or respect to cover your head while praying, but in reality, it can actually hinder your spiritual connection with God. In this blog, I will explain why the devil uses this practice to deceive and distract us from our true connection with God, and how we can protect ourselves from falling into this trap.
Let us turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance. In 1 Corinthians 11:4-5, it says: "Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head - it is the same as having her head shaved." This verse reminds us that there is a proper order in our approach to God, and that we should not allow anything to hinder our connection with Him.
So, why does the devil use this practice to deceive us? The answer lies in the fact that it can become a distraction from our true focus on God. When we are preoccupied with the outward appearance of our prayer or prophesying, we can lose sight of the true meaning behind our words. Satan is always looking for ways to distract us from our connection with God, and this practice can be one of the many tools he uses to accomplish this.
What can we do to protect ourselves from this deception? Firstly, we must pray. In Colossians 4:2, it says: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Prayer is our direct line of communication with God, and it is through prayer that we can ask for forgiveness for our sins and seek guidance on how to protect ourselves from the devil's deception.
Secondly, we should turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance. In Psalm 119:105, it says: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." The Bible provides us with the wisdom and insight we need to stay focused on our spiritual growth and to protect ourselves from the devil's deception.
Lastly, we should seek accountability. In James 5:16, it says: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." Having a community of believers who can hold us accountable and help us stay focused on our spiritual growth is essential in overcoming the temptation to allow outward appearances to distract us from our true connection with God.
In conclusion, my beloved children, we must be careful not to allow outward appearances to distract us from our true focus on God. Through prayer, guidance from the Scriptures, and accountability, we can protect ourselves from the devil's deception and stay focused on our spiritual growth. Let us pray together now, asking for forgiveness for our sins and for strength to resist the devil's attempts to distract us from our connection with God. May God bless you and keep you always in His loving embrace. Amen.
