Why I Cut my Locks – Alicia Taylor

Are you struggling with what seems to be a strong urge to cut your locks? Does it feel like God is convicting you about this simple hairstyle that you installed for the fun of it? Let me just say that I am in no way condemning dreadlocks. I believe that we are all on unique spiritual journeys and no two will look the same. Each journey will require different sacrifices and methods. One thing I know though, is that the source or the reason is constant. And that reason is Jesus.

You have read the testimonies of Apostle Racquel Jones and Prophetess Sarah Smith. Now, it’s time for the singer to speak. Today’s testimony in the series – Why I Cut my Locks – in the Talk About It category comes to us from the beautiful Jamaican songbird, Alicia Taylor.

Who is Alicia Taylor?

Alicia Taylor is one of the strong voices here in Jamaica. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and vocal coach. And, a member of the gospel trio iWorshipp that recently announced that the group will no longer be active. She is a mother to her newborn Jair Taylor and wife to Michael Taylor – also known as Mykal Malachi. Alicia sported locks because she wanted a hairstyle that was cost-effective and convenient. Like many others, she was convicted to get rid of her locks and struggled with the thought for quite some time. Let’s read more about her story.

Alicia’s Locks Story

I had locks for seven (7) years. When I locked my hair I really did so out of convenience. I couldn’t be bothered to comb my hair every week or style it all the time when I had an event. Locks made it easy and affordable for me to look presentable at all times. As time went by I began to really love my hair. I never dreamed of cutting it. In fact, I felt as if it was an impossible thing for me to do. When other individuals would say to me: “Cut your hair.” I was most offended.

Consequences

After a while it started to fall out but that didn’t discourage me. I simply felt that I needed to take better care of my hair. By my sixth year wearing the style, I kept hearing a voice saying “cut your locks”.  Of course, I rebuked that voice and I became sick for that entire year. God continued to convict me in the seventh year of me wearing locks. I kept having the urge to cut my hair even though I was fearful of what I would look like without hair. The conviction became stronger until it was almost plaguing. One day I was at home cooking and talking to a friend. I was expressing to her how amazing it was for me to see Rastafarians cut their hair after coming to Christ while so many Christians still hold on to theirs like it’s an idol. Her exact words were “oh you mean like you?”.

Realization

Boom! Just like that it hit me! God used me to convict myself. Immediately, I repented and told Him I would cut my hair. That was when He revealed to me what my locks represented and what it had caused in my life.

Clarification

1. The locking of the hair is associated with the culture and tradition of Rastafarians, a movement that was birthed out of rebellion. Spiritually I was not seen as someone who locked their hair for style. I was identified as one associated with a movement birthed out of rebellion. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, so essentially witchcraft was over my life.
2. The Lord had been telling me to cut my hair for a long time and I ignored his voice. As a result, I became sick and  did not receive my healing until I had cut my hair off.
3. A woman’s hair is described as her glory and her covering. What I was sending out in the atmosphere was that the Rastafarian culture was my covering. Since it was my covering, I was receiving everything that came with it. The vow of poverty or simplistic living that the Rastafarians made years ago when they started the movement; meant that no matter what I did I would always remain at a certain level financially.

Deliverance

When I cut my hair everything shifted for me. Cycles were broken. I was healed from sickness  and my financial status took a major turn for the better. I have absolutely no regrets about obeying God and today I honestly do not miss my locks for even a millisecond.

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From the Writer:

I pray that you enjoyed the series. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Why I Cut my Locks featuring Apostle Racquel Jones and Prophetess Sarah Smith 

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Amoy is intent on fulfilling God’s will and purpose for her life. She is a celebrity publicist, a proud Jamaican, a writer, an international speaker, a media practitioner and a published author. She loves all things luxury and is on a mission to become one of the wealthiest women from her island and in the world. 40 under 40, is that you?