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You Can Overcome Rejection! Aug 18 2012
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21
Rejection is never easy, but rejection from people we care about really hurts. Maybe it's the rejection of losing your job or having a spouse walk out on you. Sometimes rejection can be so devastating, we're not sure we are going to recover. Here are a few thoughts that may help:
Jesus understands. On the cross, He faced the rejection of the whole world. Be honest with God about your feelings. He understands.
Don't seek revenge. Trust God to bring about ultimate justice. Ask God to help you forgive. After all, Jesus forgave us for rejecting Him on the cross.
Don't confuse forgiveness with a lack of accountability. Holding wrong-doers accountable is good - for them, for us, and for others.
Choose to get better, not bitter. The best way to get even in a good way is to get better. Remember, "Bitterness is the poison we swallow while hoping the other person dies."
These four insights can help you overcome rejection. Put them into practice and rejection will not defeat you. Rejection is never easy, but overcoming rejection with the help of Jesus is a key to successful living.
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Yes, report it NevermindGetting better would be a good thing. Even just not getting worse
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Yes, report it NevermindIt never ceases to amaze me how often these devotionals are right on target whith what I need to here at that point in my life. Thanks
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Yes, report it NevermindI believe & know rejection to be very bad poison in a life of a person, especially when those that reject u are the very people u are trust all along. It's better to be rejected by friends than to be rejected by ur family which u can't change no matter what. But thank God for Jesus that is there to recieve the rejected with great LOVE.
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Yes, report it NevermindThis helped me so much as my oldest daughter has not spoken to me in over 7 years. It has been difficult, but I know God will continue to work on her. Being rejected by your child is so hard. I love her no matter what, and I hope someday she will see the need for forgiveness.