About 9 weeks ago I thought I was moving out of the area. I cancelled my hair appointment for August 12th and told them I would be moving and that I would seek another salon. I am not timid, I also expressed my disappointment in the last haircut I received. I had a few really cute haircuts at this salon and I took pictures of them. I use the pictures as a reminder to the stylist of how to cut the hair. They look at the pictures and say they remember and will cut it like that again. Well, this last time I did the same and the haircut did not resemble the picture at all. I also have to remind them to not cut it too short in the areas where I have colic's because the hair tends to sticks up. Sure enough, even after weeks of being overdue for a haircut I would have hair sticking up becasue the stylist did not listen. See, when you are my age you know your hair and what works and does not work so you tend to explain to them remember this and remember that.
Lets back this up a bit if I may. It was suggested to me and referred to me to go to a certain stylist. I did. This male stylist happens to be a man that is married to another man. I would say to Holy Spirit why do you have me going to this person to cut my hair since I do not believe in that type of lifestyle. It is not biblical and I am cautious as to who lays their hands upon me so as to not have a transference of spirits. I used the anointing oil when I would have an appointment. I see why I was sent there. I was a witness and I would show kindness and bring them snacks and bake too. We would laugh together and I would share my stories while I was there. I was happy when he brought on a female stylist and she was not of that nature. It happened that I needed a certain haircut for an event I was going to attend and he was booked so I went to her. It happened a second time and then I continued on with her cutting my hair.
One day when he started his own salon he shared with me there was a ghost that lived in the salon. A certain day of the week he would smell pot roast cooking. Further explanation was the ghost cooked pot roast this certain day of the week. Well, I am trained in deliverance ministry and I quickly offered up my service to get rid of this ghost. I know how to handle this and I had my anointing oil with me. He declined the offer and said it could stay there because it was not any trouble. I thought that was a really odd answer. Have a ghost and keep the ghost? I can honestly say I never felt the presence of a ghost in that salon or smelled pot roast cooking either. Two conclusion: it was a fabricated story or it never manifested while I was there because it knew I would cast it out.
So I was extremely busy not only packing up my apartment but also searching for a new place to live. Haircut was in the back of my mind and I heard ever so clear the name of a salon. Holy Spirit kept that name inside of me for the right timing. It was last week. So this time I get holy boldness when I call and inquire of a stylist to cut my hair. This is what I said on the phone: do you have a female stylist that is straight (meaning not of a gay nature) who is a Christian and cuts cute, sassy short haircuts. They then asked my availability and I was booked for an appointment this past Saturday. Yes, she is a Christian and she does cut short, sassy haircuts. She let me know that if it was not sassy enough or edgy enough that the owner cuts a lot of short haircuts and he is also a Christian. This haircut experience was a ministry event for me. We both read Derek Prince books. She shared of a miraculous healing that she experienced and she also shared with me about her trip to Israel and how it affected her life. We basically shared testimonies it was so much fun. We even know the same pastor and I shared how I used to attend that church when I first moved to the area. I asked her to inform me if and when a class will be taught on blessings and curses at the church. See, Holy Spirit can use a variety of experiences to touch the lives of those He cares about. Listen, obey and trust Him and He will continue to direct your steps ok. I was protected in that season of sharing and continue to be protected in this new season of ministry sharing if that makes sense. Do not be afraid of reaching out into territories where maybe a Christian may not tread as part of their daily routine. If Holy spirit sends you there then there is reason and purpose. Step outside of the Christian sort of box because there is blessing and ministry opportunity when you listen, obey and trust Holy Spirit.
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