The Hairs On My Head

I love a good haircut. There is something about the feeling of less hair on my head that makes me feel good about myself. I'm reminded of where Jesus said that the very hairs of our heads are numbered by God. (Matthew 10:30)

I have a lion's mane worth of hair. I've been blessed from my mother's side of the family to have a lot of hair, which grows incredibly fast. Some days I feel it is a curse to have such thick, fast growing hair. I do have some friends however, who would tell me to shut up at least you have some hair to cut. (This is not a slam against those friends, just a statement)

I have been going to a stylist for as long as I can remember. Way back in high school, when I first started getting my hair styled (it was the 70's and the feathered look was in) I remember some of my friends calling me names for going there instead of a traditional barber shop. I would just tell them that I didn't want to look like Sgt. Carter from Gomer Pyle.

Now if you like your hair high and tight, then by all means go and get it cut that way. I just never did like that style, maybe because I was never in the military, I don't know. As for me, I wanted to look cool like all the guys on television. The funny thing is now, that what I prefer for style is short, short, short. I want to dry it with a towel, throw some gel in it and head on down the road.

For the last I can't remember how many years, my stylist Rhea has been cutting my hair and making me look presentable to the world. I always enjoy hearing about what her girls are doing now, and since her grandbaby was born, well look out...she is one very happy grandmother let me tell you. I always appreciate her generous smile, as well as her warm personality. She just really makes me feel good.

Since God knows the number of hairs on my head, that tells me that He is really concerned about me and my well being. I think that while Rhea is cutting my hair, it's really God using her hands to number my every hair. Unbeknownst to her, she is being used by the Father to make me and the many others feel good about ourselves, and that is no small gift.

Actually, that is where I am fixing to head in just a few minutes, and I will walk away with much less hair on my head, and a smile on my face. But know this, no matter how many hairs we have or don't have, God knows exactly how many there are and that should make us smile.

Also, if you're in the Sapulpa area and need a good stylist, click Rhea's picture for a map to Mane Attraction & Company and ask for Rhea...you'll be glad you did!