What Are You Wearing?

I usually try to keep my nose clean, but today I'll just keep it covered.

Face masks. Do you wear them in public? I generally have for the past few months, and as of yesterday, they are required where I live. I'm in a Level 3 county now.

There is so much research about face masks and the general public, and let’s face it, most of us are not wearing our masks the way we would if we could see the zombie spores in the air around us. But our aim in wearing a mask is not to avoid zombie spores. Our aim at this time is to avoid spreading a germ we cannot see, feel or smell, even if we have it.

I wear a mask to protect you from my germs, even though I do not feel sick. I know that my mask does not protect me from your germs, but science tells us that if we both wear masks covering mouth and nose, fewer germs are out there. I wear a mask in the indoor spaces where I will likely encounter other people, whether they wear masks or not. It is not any kind of statement, it is one person caring about other people and not wanting to share droplets.

Wearing a mask is not enjoyable, but I believe that it shows love, though it may make you or me uncomfortable. Every minute that I wear a mask, I fight my glasses fogging up and I feel a little like I am stuck inside my own face. It causes me anxiety to have the fog impeding my vision; to feel my own hot breath coming back into my nose; to feel like I have to try harder for oxygen...and in all honesty, I whip that puppy off as fast as I can once I get outside and away from people again.

I guess, for me, wearing a mask is a little like sharing my faith. 

• Both are hard to do sometimes, but totally within my power.
• I don't have to do either, but I believe that others may benefit when I do, even if it makes one or both of us uncomfortable for a time.
• I do both to help myself follow the "love one another" commandment, like Jesus asked his followers to do. (John 13:34)

The church I attend will start meeting in person soon, and when you see me indoors there, I will be wearing a mask. Whether you agree with me on the mask issue (or any issue) or not, I hope that we can continue to love one another and live in peace together.

Wherever you are in this debate, I pray that you are well, and that you are feeling the love of the Lord in your life. If you are not, and you are looking for more information, just ask me. I’ll be glad to chat and/or to point you in the direction of a Bible-based church service you can check out this Sunday. Here’s a link to the online sermon video premiere I will be hosting for the Methodist church I work with: 2020-07-12 Treasures and Pearls

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health!