Philippians 1:12 “Everything that has happened to me here has helped me spread the good news.”
Philippians 1:14 “And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.”
I absolutely love how these devotions work! Especially to see how close God truly is in my life. Rejection has been weighing heavily on my mind to write about over the past few weeks. I’ve just now mustered the strength to face it. When I prayed and asked Him to provide me scripture, it is always fitting to the topic. I’m not sure why I doubt myself every time… natural instinct so I guess, but HE always delivers.
Rejection… again, another theme in my life. Not just in relationship aspects, but also in the plans I set forth for my life. In the moment, rejection is debilitating. It takes you weeks to process the “what did I do wrong;” curled up in the fetal position in bed, not wanting to move; staring into the distance… replaying the entire situation like a broken record.
What I’ve come to realize about rejection, is it is actually divine protection. Maybe the path I had laid out for my career wasn’t in my highest good. If I had made the choice as an 18 year old to move off, I probably wouldn’t have ever had children, nor experience the wonderful job I have now, where I’m able to inspire others on a daily basis.
The rejection I’ve encountered in romantic relationships has protected me from deeper heartache. Maybe God saw something in the guy that He knew if the relationship went any further, they would destroy my heart and soul. I’ve been on such a healing journey over the last few years. I do tend to ask myself, “Why has it been so difficult in finding the perfect partner?” I know my standards are not set too high, and I’m not budging on them. I know my worth! Loyalty, honesty, compassion and passion for me and life are the core values I’m looking for in a partner. And I will not settle for anything less.
The latest bout of rejection really shook me to my core. But in hindsight, it’s brought up inner wounds that’s allowed me to “deep clean” my soul. Not only was the rejection a level of protection, it made me face the last little bit of insecurities that remained in me. So, I thank you for that God.
I am a firm believer that “what is meant for me will not pass me up.” Everyone has come into my life for a purpose. Whether that is a soulmate just to teach each other a lesson for a brief moment or someone to piss me off so badly that it shakes up emotions that I have to reflect on.
The rejection I’ve encountered has allowed me to write this post, and if one person reads and resonates, I’ve done the work of the Lord, according to scripture. Philippians 1:12 states “Everything that has happened to me here has helped me spread the good news.” I will also not let the fear of rejection hold me back and imprison me. I will continuously set forth in the world and confidently speak my truth, which is also the truth of the Lord.
In conclusion, know that everything works out as it should. And that rejection, even though it’s hard in the moment and in the weeks after to process, it is a level of protection. You don’t know what is going on with the other party or what that job you didn’t get may really look like. Just KNOW you are divinely protected. Stay in the present moment always…. for you are always divinely guided.
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