The very first time I felt the pangs of rejection was as a young child when I wasn’t accepted by the dance and drama team in my primary school. During the pre-entry performance, my friends and I eagerly participated, but when it was my turn, the dance teacher yelled and chased me out of the class. From that moment on, I dreaded dancing and grew up believing I couldn’t dance, which led me to disengage from group dance performances. I started to let go of this trauma as I transitioned into adulthood.
Once again, as life challenges arose, I faced rejection anew. Despite attending numerous interviews, I struggled to land a job. These rejections often made me question my worth and value. I felt a compelling need to prove that I could be good at something, but when I couldn’t fulfill that need, I retreated into my cocoon. Yet here’s what God is saying to us:
Isaiah 54:5-6
"For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called. For the Lord has called you like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, like a wife of youth when she is cast off, says your God." God invites us into His embrace.
You might have struggled with feelings of worthlessness, but we serve a God who assures us that we can find our worth in Him. Our substance is not dependent on shaky marriages, unstable jobs, or the world's fleeting validations, but rather, He can infuse our lives with purpose. He accepts and loves us unconditionally.
I struggled with the spirit of rejection for so long because I tend to be overtly sensitive. The enemy seeks out our vulnerabilities and exploits them to establish strongholds in our minds. Yet God tells us, "I have delivered you; I can set you free from the stronghold of rejection. Come to Me or lay this rejection at My feet and know that the price of the Cross covers your acceptance."
God is doing a great work in me. Just the other day, He woke me up with the words, "Arise, freed one." Yes, God wants to set you free, too.
If you are struggling with rejection, know this: your Savior sacrificed Himself for your acceptance. Acknowledge your rejection and heal through this process.
You are loved by God.
You are accepted.
You are needed by Him, and there is a place for you in Him.
As you reflect on the benefits of redemption this Easter season, remember that it encompasses your acceptance. Christ suffered rejection, not only from humanity but also from His heavenly Father. He endured this so we could share in His acceptance, allowing us to declare, "I cast out every stronghold of rejection that has taken root in my mind."
And yes! Arise, freed one!
Stay Revived!
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