I HAVE BEEN REJECTED, and odds are, you have too. It's a piercing sting that leaves us grappling with a sense of worthlessness—a depression more cutting than the howl of an abandoned dog on cold, desolate streets. 🐾💔
The hum of social rejection often accompanies us throughout our adolescent school years, becoming a familiar backdrop to our lives. However, there are pivotal moments when rejection takes on a more pronounced form, particularly from individuals we hold in high esteem. One such moment stands out distinctly in my memory – it occurred six months after graduating from college. A dear friend, when her life abruptly took another direction, chose to sever our friendship. This marked the beginning of a series of rejections punctuating my life. Whether through direct confrontations, phone calls, or text messages, individuals I held dear decided, at various points, to sever ties, leaving me to myself. 😢💔
Despite my sincere attempts to be a positive and helpful presence in the lives of those around me, the simple truth is that there are moments when people decide to end relationships. The hurt of rejection, though common, is a profoundly personal and touching experience, shaping the contours of our emotions—whether it's an intimate relationship, a cherished friendship, or a collaborative partnership in employment. Rejection occurs, and often is for reasons undeserving.
Just like us, Jesus Christ knew sorrow and faced rejection. Isaiah 53:3 beautifully captures this, stating, 'He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.' In Jesus’ struggles, He showed dependence on the Father’s word and prayer. Remembering Jesus' own experiences with injustice can give us hope during our own hardships. His life reminds us that even in the darkest times, we're not alone. Jesus, who faced sorrows and rejection, speaks to our own experiences and tells us that there's grace and strength even in our loneliest times. 🙏❤️
Why does God allow us to experience rejection? I've witnessed rejection steer some towards destruction, while others have managed to rebound and move forward. If we keep this in mind and are determined to rise back up, rejection becomes an opportunity for personal growth and resilience.
🚫Rejection can serve as a teacher, emphasizing the importance to reject urges to sin.
📖Rejection can stir our minds to seek God’s Bible to learn what’s right and what’s wrong.
🕰️Rejection can encourage us not to dwell on the past.
🚫Rejection can be a motivation to resist the futile attempt to manipulate past experiences into the present.
💪Rejection can be a source of hope, encouraging us not to isolate ourselves in a corner but to rise, take action (DO SOMETHING), and move forward in life. 🌟
❤️In navigating personal rejection, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads where God's transformative work can emerge amidst the pain. This fork in our lives presents two distinct decisions: (1) a chance to walk with God, patiently awaiting His magnificent work amidst the pain and turmoil, or (2) yield to the dangerous temptation of embracing bitterness, resentment, anger, and, tragically, the path toward further destruction and death.
Faced with rejection, this pivotal crossroads demands careful consideration, as our choices shape the course of our emotional and spiritual journey. Therefore, I emphasize that rejection can be a source of hope, urging us not to isolate ourselves in a corner but to rise, take decisive action (DO SOMETHING), and move forward in life. Choose wisely, seek the Lord and His Word, and wait patiently on the LORD. 🙌🌈
To read more of my lifestory, PRE-ORDER my upcoming book 'CONFESSIONS: A MEMOIR OF HOPE FOR THE SUFFERING' @ www.MissionFrontier.info/confessions.
The hum of social rejection often accompanies us throughout our adolescent school years, becoming a familiar backdrop to our lives. However, there are pivotal moments when rejection takes on a more pronounced form, particularly from individuals we hold in high esteem. One such moment stands out distinctly in my memory – it occurred six months after graduating from college. A dear friend, when her life abruptly took another direction, chose to sever our friendship. This marked the beginning of a series of rejections punctuating my life. Whether through direct confrontations, phone calls, or text messages, individuals I held dear decided, at various points, to sever ties, leaving me to myself. 😢💔
Despite my sincere attempts to be a positive and helpful presence in the lives of those around me, the simple truth is that there are moments when people decide to end relationships. The hurt of rejection, though common, is a profoundly personal and touching experience, shaping the contours of our emotions—whether it's an intimate relationship, a cherished friendship, or a collaborative partnership in employment. Rejection occurs, and often is for reasons undeserving.
Just like us, Jesus Christ knew sorrow and faced rejection. Isaiah 53:3 beautifully captures this, stating, 'He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.' In Jesus’ struggles, He showed dependence on the Father’s word and prayer. Remembering Jesus' own experiences with injustice can give us hope during our own hardships. His life reminds us that even in the darkest times, we're not alone. Jesus, who faced sorrows and rejection, speaks to our own experiences and tells us that there's grace and strength even in our loneliest times. 🙏❤️
Why does God allow us to experience rejection? I've witnessed rejection steer some towards destruction, while others have managed to rebound and move forward. If we keep this in mind and are determined to rise back up, rejection becomes an opportunity for personal growth and resilience.
🚫Rejection can serve as a teacher, emphasizing the importance to reject urges to sin.
📖Rejection can stir our minds to seek God’s Bible to learn what’s right and what’s wrong.
🕰️Rejection can encourage us not to dwell on the past.
🚫Rejection can be a motivation to resist the futile attempt to manipulate past experiences into the present.
💪Rejection can be a source of hope, encouraging us not to isolate ourselves in a corner but to rise, take action (DO SOMETHING), and move forward in life. 🌟
❤️In navigating personal rejection, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads where God's transformative work can emerge amidst the pain. This fork in our lives presents two distinct decisions: (1) a chance to walk with God, patiently awaiting His magnificent work amidst the pain and turmoil, or (2) yield to the dangerous temptation of embracing bitterness, resentment, anger, and, tragically, the path toward further destruction and death.
Faced with rejection, this pivotal crossroads demands careful consideration, as our choices shape the course of our emotional and spiritual journey. Therefore, I emphasize that rejection can be a source of hope, urging us not to isolate ourselves in a corner but to rise, take decisive action (DO SOMETHING), and move forward in life. Choose wisely, seek the Lord and His Word, and wait patiently on the LORD. 🙌🌈
To read more of my lifestory, PRE-ORDER my upcoming book 'CONFESSIONS: A MEMOIR OF HOPE FOR THE SUFFERING' @ www.MissionFrontier.info/confessions.
