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3 Helps for Dealing with Rejection

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This week I am sharing on YouTube about dealing with rejection.  I have gotten a lot of questions lately from women who are really hurting from being rejected by someone and I can SO relate with that topic!  It is very near to my heart these days.

Isn’t it beautiful how God uses our pain to lift up and encourage others?   Ultimately our struggles are an opportunity to overcome and glorify God!

In this video I share with you three things I have learned that have helped me in dealing with this struggle.

Believe me when I tell you that I am no stranger to rejection.  My most recent situation is that my entire extended family has not spoken to me for over 2 months with no explanation.  It could, and some days almost does, take me to the pit of despair and discouragement.  But then God reaches into my broken heart and reminds me that I am loved by a Father who will never reject me.  I am adored and pursued by the King of all creation.

My precious friends, you are loved by a God who is so trustworthy that you can’t fathom the depths of it.  It’s so hard for me to imagine that kind of trustworthiness because not only have I been betrayed, but I have also failed and hurt people in my life and I am sure, will do it again.  Being loved is not about what we deserve, because we don’t deserve any of it.  Being loved, truly loved, is about God’s unshakable mercy.  And as a Christian you have that kind of love….all day long.

If you are facing painful rejection, watch the video.  Be encouraged.  Don’t lose your faith because someone has let you down.

1 Peter 2:4 “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious”

 

 

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  3. This is ironic. I am pretty sure that your clip showed up in my email inbox a few days ago, but I didn’t take time to listen to it until today. Just now. I don’t think I was ready to hear it until just now. But, God had already laid your two first points on my heart, and has already begun a work in my heart. My situation is not rejection, it is just hurt. But the principles are the same. Thanks for sharing your heart Lisa! Love you!

  4. Such a blessing to hear you share your heart. I can relate to your story. I will certainly be praying along side you that The Lord will work all things out according to His will and good purpose.
    Thank you for your words.
    Blessings
    Angelina

  5. I visited with you in the past….it has been sometime since then….for some reason (probably Holy Spirit inspired) I was lead to listen and read what you shared on rejection. I totally agree with the words you shared, along with the verses in Scripture. One of our older sons, who is now 34, decided seven plus years ago that he didn’t need any of us in our household. It was like one day was great, and the next day he was gone – We had other family members who were involved in his decision, plus we know we did some things that caused him to be hurt and angry, but so did some of these family members. He got married about six months after the last conversation we had. Even though he had dated this young lady for a year or two; he, possibly she, would not allow us to meet up in person. I did talk to her briefly two times on the phone….. In June they welcomed our granddaughter, and have said that we will never be able to be a part of her life. I had hoped when my father past away in July 2013 that there would be some healing of relationships, instead it seems this son and family members have become even further apart. We have tried keeping in touch, but they are not willing to do the same – we may very well be at fault for something we didn’t realize would hurt anyone so much. However, if we can’t talk about “whatever” than how can we admit our fault(s), ask for forgiveness, repent, and do what’s right by God. Yes, rejection is VERY painful. But those of us who know God and trust in Him, can be comforted through the unconditional love and forgiveness He give to us.

    And, I do want to share, a dear friend whose only child (son) did not have much to do with them for over 20 years, did come back to her after the passing of his dad in September. He has been through so much guilt for not sharing his life and being in touch with them. He didn’t even come to see his dad before he past, because he thought his parents’ were just making this up to try and “con” him into coming to see them!! So sad, yet, gives us hope for those lost children, family members, friends….acquaintances in the future –

    Thinking of you – sharing – and holding you close in heart – Julia

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