The thing about rejection is that it can come at you fast. You are either completely blindsided or have learned to brace for impact because of your previous experiences.
One of my favorite Leaders in the Ministry, Nona Jones, released her book entitled The Gift of Rejection earlier this month. Although I had pre-ordered in advance, I didn't open the book immediately. I opened it a few weeks after the release. In full transparency, I didn't know what to expect from the book. I wasn't sure what would speak to me or if anything would speak. God often has a funny way of showing up for us. The same day that I began to listen to the book, I was also faced with a personal rejection hours later. Something I believed was completely tangible was not just restricted (because often, a restriction has another route), but it was removed entirely.
When we pray to the Lord, asking Him to remove anything that doesn't match his desires, He does just that. However, it's not always pretty, and it can be painful. And yet, He meets us there. And yet he heals what has broken us through his love.
Sometimes the compassion of God looks like Him breaking out hearts so that He can align it with His again. Sometimes it looks like Him removing us from our desires so that we can seek Him again. Sometimes it looks like a worldly rejection for heavenly protection.
Rejection isn't something that we plan for, but it is something we are POSITIONED for. If Jesus was rejected and still sought the Father for counsel, how much more should we? As believers, we are indeed set apart, which means we are NOT exempt from the fragments of the world, but we are in connection to the Favor of God. We will endure hardships; we will endure long suffering, but we will also win.
Study Text: John 15:18: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."
Every battle you fight has already been won in the Spirit.
When you feel rejected, it's ok to actually feel it. “ Feel your feelings and then make a decision” is a phrase I say fairly often. It means allowing yourself to feel your raw emotions but then realizing that this is happening FOR you and not to you. And once you have cried your heart out, take a deep breath and smile.
Study Text: Philippians :19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
May I share this message with you to all my sisters who have or are dealing with the wounds of rejection?
You deserve your fullness before seeking it from another being.
You are a beautiful creation, and just because people don't always appreciate you doesn't mean, you are less significant.
Your value is not found in the vanity of man.
You are enough; even with flaws, you are enough.
Don't lose heart in being hopeful, and don't tell yourself your desires are unrealistic.
And don't allow shame, guilt or embarrassment to keep you from sharing with the Father. Healing comes from having hard conversations with God and allowing Him direct access to restore what has been broken in you. Remember that brokenness in us becomes an opportunity to bloom in Him.
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