The Holy Spirit tells me what to wear

Jane Streatfield

For Jane Streatfield, inviting the Holy Spirit into her everyday wardrobe has transformed her mornings. What began in postnatal depression has become a simple rhythm of partnership with a God who cares about every detail.

I’ve believed for years that God cares about every little detail of our lives - from the big to the small. What if the daily ‘what shall I wear,’ became a conversation with Holy Spirit? I’ve learned that He loves showing up right there in my wardrobe, whispering comfort, guidance and pointing me to outfits that take Him out of any box I might have put him in.

Why I started doing this: After my second daughter was born, postnatal depression hit me hard. Everything felt dark and heavy - toddlers to dress, nappies to change, tears of overwhelm as I thought about my day. My body was totally different, nothing fit the same as it once had. Standing there staring at clothes wasn’t about fashion - it was just part of trying to face another day I felt totally unprepared for. You may know that feeling… one extra decision and you’re crumbling before you even leave the house. That’s when Holy Spirit nudged me and I started asking God what to wear.

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