Why? Because I can’t grow facial hair…at least not very well. I’ve joked for years that I’m follicly challenged. After doing a search on Google, I’m thinking of joining the following advocacy group: People for the Expansion and Advancement of Comprehensive Hair (P.E.A.C.H.)
So, I’ve been trying to grow a FULL beard and here are some pics after 2+ months…but now I’m at a crossroads.
When discerning God’s will, I know I must first consult the Scriptures.
I received hope from the following passage from Numbers 6:5 “They must never cut their hair throughout the time of their vow, for they are holy and set apart to the Lord. Until the time of their vow has been fulfilled, they must let their hair grow long.”
But, then, I read Ezekiel 44:20 “They must neither shave their heads nor let their hair grow too long. Instead, they must trim it regularly.”
Being even more confused than before, I prayed and ask God to reveal His truth to me. He reminded me of Hebrews 4:12 “God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything.”
That is to say, everything but hair. So, obviously, God is neutral on the subject.
Therefore, I’m leaving it up to you. I need your discernment…
Exercise in Futility?
Cut my losses and stop the bleeding? (yes, both awful puns were intended…I blame Von and Matt)
OR
Persevere and Fight the Good Fight!
YOU DECIDE! Post a comment and cast your vote.
Robert,
Give it one year, and you’ll be competing in this:
http://www.worldbeardchampionships.com/
Bevan
Hey Robert and Jenny. I’ve been keeping up with you the whole time you’ve been in Albania. I’m so inspired by your work. It is funny that this is the blog that tinally got me to respond. I know… not surprising.
I feel for you Robert. I grew a ‘beard’ almost identical to that over December and January. It just feels weird.
It’s hard for me to vote whether to keep it or not, though I will say that I’ve seen some Menonite men in kansas who are in the same pickle as you. They just give it all they got. And what more can people ask for?
So I guess my vote is just to keep at it. The good thing about facial hair is that you never really a point of no return. You can scrap it all in about 5 minutes.
Good luck with this tough decision. Very funny.
While in the Air Force, we were deployed during the Cuban Crisis to the alert pad @ an airbase. Our squadron leader commanded that all our crew grow moustaches so we could be his “moustached muskees”, it took the whole deployment for me to grow one which barely showed and was very blond. So, I understand your frustration. I still have one today and it is now white! I also grew “mutton chops” later after leaving the AF. Personally, a moustache is easier to maintain and you don’t get ingrown hairs causing zits. Love, Dad
Ha Ha!! Your efforts are not in vain because I got a good laugh out of your post!! I say let Jenny decide! She’s the one that has to snuggle up with you at the end of the day… Surely she has an opinion! (I know I would if my hubby were follically challenged and decided to put it to the test!!) How ’bout the kids? Do they vote yea or nay?
P.S. You do have a Mennonite-like appearance with your facial hair growth
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I’m gonna have to go with the Hebrews verse, but I’m not much of a facial hair person anyway…
My vote: Yikes. Catch my drift?
sick dude!
Personally I do not like facial hair. Some people think it makes them look more intelligent. I disagree.
However, I do know plenty of muslims without any facial hair at all. So that is kind of a stereotype.
Robert, I hope you are doing well. It always seems like you are doing such good work. Keep it up. Stephen