Dealing With Rejection

It hurts.  Nobody wants to be rejected, but it happenswhom men hide their faces he was despised, and we
to everyone.  There are some types of rejection thatesteemed him not. (Isaiah 53:3)
are easier than others.  For example, getting rejectedEven our Lord Jesus suffered from rejection.  Every
from a job you wanted is painful, but you might realizehuman on this earth has been rejected in some way. 
that the other candidate was better qualified for theIt is part of the human experience and it does not skip
job.   Getting rejected while dating is much moreover anyone.  Even the most beautiful and successful
personal and it hurts whether it’s being rejected bypeople in the world have been rejected at some
an online dating prospect, after a first date, or during apoint.   You’re not alone.
long term relationship.Learn The Lesson
Being rejected or dumped can often cause people toBut since you rejected me when I called and no one
feel depressed.  They wonder what is wrong withgave heed when I stretched out my hand,  since you
them.  They spiral into thoughts that they are notignored all my advice and would not accept my
good enough for anyone, that they will never getrebuke,  I in turn will laugh at your disaster I will mock
married, or that they are doomed to live alone with anwhen calamity overtakes you.   (Proverbs 1:24-26)
apartment full of cats.  But keep your chin up,Proverbs 1:20-33 speaks of the value of wisdom.  
Christian friend.  There are many things to be thankfulWhen you are rejected, you have a choice.  You can
for in your life, even if you have been rejected.learn from the experience and move on or you can let
God Knows Bestit overtake you and ruin your life.  The wise choice is
And we know that in all things God works for theto look for the positive side of the situation.  Forgive
good of those who love him, who have been calledthe one who rejected you.  (It is hard, but you can do
according to his purpose.  (Romans 8:28)it!)  Move on with your life stronger in the wisdom you
If you love God, know that He is working in ways tohave gained from the rejection.
provide you with your best life.   It may not feel likeYou Are Worth It In The Eyes of God
that at this very moment, but it is true.  Ask yourThis is how we know what love is Jesus Christ laid
happily married friends about the relationships they haddown his life for us. (John 3:16)
prior to their marriage.  They will probably say thatWhat other people think about you does not matter.
they are THANKFUL for their prior rejections becauseAlways remember that Jesus loved you so much that
they are what pushed them toward the person theyhe died for you.  How much are you worth in the
eventually married.eyes of God?  A lot!  Keep that in mind when you
Everyone Gets Rejectedget down about being rejected.  God loved you
He was despised and rejected by men, a man ofenough to send his only son who died for you.  You
sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one fromare valuable, loved, and will never be rejected by God.