I know it seems like every post I make is a Debbie downer, but really, it's showing you how I got here and the work I've done thus far. Not to mention, it's a nice little reminder for myself because it gives me more appreciation of the past and more motivation and hope for the future.
Now I KNOW we all have encountered rejection at some point. After all, it does seem to resinate and haunt us screaming useless, worthless, or defection. Gosh, thinking back on my 29 years of life, I can think of many many times that rejection happened. Not making that all-star softball team (when my own dad was a coach), being told "no, I don't want to go to the prom (with you)," or my personal favorite: having a man tell me that he couldn't date someone with a "weight problem." Those are just a few...trust me there are many more. The main point I'm trying to make is: how do we respond to rejection?
I see it two ways. The first is that we accept it and crumble, thinking it's set in stone and whoever is doing the rejecting is completely right. Or...the second is that perhaps, its not necessarily a rejection, but more of a not-right-now moment. Think back on your own circumstances. Could that be the case for you? Personally, most of mine are thank you Jesus moments. I'm telling you right now that the man knows what he's doing! So many times I wanted something SO bad that I was blinded by desire and greediness that I didn't think about the effects it would have had on my life. I think it takes courage to step out and say what you feel and want. Even more than that, to me, it shows strength when we say it and know that there's a possibility that a NO could happen. What is the worst that could happen if we heard the word no? Really. There are worse things happening right now around the world than freaking out because you heard the "N" word. I personally think some people need to hear it more often, but that's a totally different subject.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: you're going to get rejected again. Yep. It's inevitable. BUT, you have control over how you handle it. I'm still learning myself, but knowing that Jesus has a plan and I am HIS child, I know that he's not intentionally hurting me. Yes, rejection hurts. Sometimes to the core, but I'm telling you that because I believe and have faith in Jesus, I know that I'll live through it and wake up the next day. Maybe even laugh about it...you know...down the road. Instead of feeling horrible and letting self doubt creep in, I strongly suggest self reflection and finding humbleness. What? If you're saying to yourself, "well that makes no sense." At least try it. Sometimes situations are meant to happen to show us that there is an area in our lives that we DO need to work on. Instead of blowing up and huffing and puffing, say thank you. Thank you to the person for being honest and not just telling you what you wanted to hear. Saying thank you sometimes is just as hard as saying I'm sorry or you were right. But, you will be glad you didn't show yourself in the end. Be gracious and take the high road, for there are blessings that you will receive in due time.
OUR tip for this post is this:
Find the good in EVERY situation. Because there IS good in every situation. Sometimes you just have to look a little harder and be bold enough to acknowledge it, to sit in it, and then to say thank you. Thank you Lord for this teaching moment, for I want to be more like you.
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