The thing that breaks my heart the most is rejection. Probably because I endured quite a bit of it growing up. I don't think anything cuts the heart deeper than rejection. With everything in me, if you are feeling left out, this one's for you...Jesus didn't get to be on the panel;
Jesus didn't get to be nominated;
Jesus didn't get to be treated as VIP;
Jesus didn't get to be popular by the popular.
He was here to fulfill heaven's vision and because He was faithful...
Jesus DID get to be seated at the Father's right hand;
Jesus DID get to conquer the grave;
Jesus DID get to make the biggest kingdom-difference;
Jesus DID get to reach His eternal potential.
When you get passed by, looked over, rejected or misunderstood...
You just remember the things that Jesus DID get to do,
and you let that be your fire to keep doing what you're doing.
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Wow! Heather, great word! No need to add to it...
This blog first draws up incidents of rejection, but then leads to much more. Rejection occurs when one car in traffic decides to move into that void that should be left for the lingering driver. I do not deal with that rejection too well. I can’t help my first thought to be something negative. My actions are not any better.
Here is where the events written in this blog help me realize much more. Jesus has been rejected to the greatest degree when he was betrayed by His closest, spit on, mocked, and left to die. I foolishly reject Him often. However, He forgives when rejected. I am simply amazed when reminded of what He does. Thank you, Heather.
JDF
As always, awesome blog, Heather! Thanks for taking the time to encourage & inspire. But more importantly...thanks for being such a great friend...steph
Thanks this made me feel good and u are right! I am so happy to know i have some one like God!
Natalie
JDF - you are so eloquent. I hope you will use the eloquence God's given you to reach into your world.
Steph - I don't freak out as much w/ rejection because of friends like you...who've accepted me.
Natalie - I'm glad it made you feel good. Keep rockin-n-rollin for Him!
READING ISAIH 53 IS A CHAPTER THAT ASSURES YOU THAT GOD UNDERSTANDS REJECTION . IT SPEAKS ABOUT JESUS IN THE BEGINNING OF HIS LIFE AND HIS REASON FOR DYING ON THE CROSS. AFTER SLOWLY READING IT I WAS ONCE AGAIN ASSURED OF HIS UNCONDTIONAL LOVE ...LETS FACE IT ..HUMANS WILL AT TIMES LET YOU DOWN ...BUT THE LORD WILL NEVER FAIL OR FORSAKE YOU.. WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! ..MOM
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