Do we love him?

My education of the hijab continues..
I am reading Quranic verses, watching YouTube videos, talking with friends who wear the hijab etc
All of these things are definitely strengthening my iman, but the one thing that really stuck out for me was when I was watching a video of a girl my age who had the same fears and worries about hijab, and who also came from a family were the hijab was not enforced or 'tradition'. She spoke about how Allah has asked us to obey his command and wear the hijab, and how if we truly love someone we follow what they ask of us. This was the most poignant thing that has honestly made me see a different perspective...
Thinking about things in light of the 'bigger picture', really does open your eyes, because by realising that we do things as a Muslim to please Allah which stems from our love for him, has made me think whether I show enough love for him in the first place... I know I love him, but can I do more?

The reason I want to wear the hijab, is not because I think automatically that my life will be perfect because I have obeyed Allah, it's so that every time I do wear one I am constantly reminded of WHY I am wearing one and my love for Him. I read a very inspiring piece from a sister who wrote,

"But it’s naive of us to wait for a dazzling rainbow to become manifest before we think of taking the needed step.Allah makes the path of obedience easy, always.  But that doesn’t mean it will be magical.  For some girls, wearing hijab or following any of Allah’s commands might require great patience, facing more tribulation than applause".

So, my advice to those experiencing what I am going through, or to my little sisters <3, please be patient. Open your hearts and Allah will help you....