"The entrance of thy words giveth light (Psalm 119:130)."
Dealing With Rejection
"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." {Romans 8:1 NASB}
Rejection is a common mental health concern. And all of us, at times in our lives, will experience rejection. This is, of course, not fun. However, applying Scripture, correctly, will enable you to break free.
In order to benefit from this article, it is necessary to first get saved.
Guidance follows.
First: forgive others, from your heart. This is always necessary. Otherwise, you've given demons an opportunity and they will torture you. {Matthew 18:21-35}
Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to enable you to forgive. Sometimes, you can't forgive in your own strength.
Template:
- I choose to forgive him (her).
- "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." {Philippians 4:13 NASB}
Praying for your enemies, once every day you're struggling, also helps.
Second, God still loves you. Adjust your attitude and perspective. Don't take things personally.
"Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you . . ." {Isaiah 43:4 NIV}
". . . for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God." {John 16:27 NKJV}
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." {Matthew 22:39 NASB}
"Also do not take to heart everything people say,
Lest you hear your servant cursing you.
For many times, also, your own heart has known
That even you have cursed others." {Ecclesiastes 7.21-22 NKJV}
God loves you and you also have a responsibility to love yourself.
Your own attitude is a choice. What you say to yourself is much more important than what other people think, say or do.
Recommended affirmations:
- God loves me.
- I love me.
- I accept myself.
- I forgive myself.
- I don't care what he (she) thinks.
These will strengthen you, and make it much easier for you to forgive yourself and other people.
It is recommended that you also read the article entitled Don't Take Things Personally. Another link is provided at the end of the article.
Third: Other helpful affirmations:
- I have the mind of Christ. {1 Corinthians 2:16}
- I am strong in the Lord. {Ephesians 6:10}
Say the affirmation, out loud, to yourself. Believe what you are saying. These will also help.
Third: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." {Isaiah 43:18 NIV}
Don't dwell on rejection issues—or any other negatives. Negative thoughts should be regarded as spiritual attacks. Spiritual warfare is a daily reality for every Christian.
Reciting Scripture, especially out loud, well help.
Examples:
- "Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." {John 14:27 NIV}
- ". . . whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right . . . dwell on these things." {Philippians 4:8 NASB}
"For the word of God is living and powerful . . . (Hebrews 4:12 NKJV)."
More information on resisting spiritual attacks is included in the series entitled Stopping Spiritual Attacks.
Praying in tongues is also recommended.
Additional links are provided at the end of the article.
Fourth, if you feel the need, find someone you can talk to about the issue. This should be someone with a compassionate heart and reasonably good judgement. Talking about such issues can be of lasting benefit. The person you talk to should listen to you express your feelings. And not offer a lot of advice unless you ask for it. This can be a friend, family member, pastor, church elder or counselor.
Support groups are also recommended. Especially church groups that involve others with similar issues.
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." {Galatians 6:2 NKJV}
Fifth, a quick synopsis:
- "God loves me."
- "I love me."
- "I don't care what he (she) thinks."
- Forgive others, from your heart.
- Forgive yourself.
- Don't dwell on negatives
- Seek out supportive counsel, if needed.
Finally: the following are recommended:
- Don't Take Things Personally.
- Declarations to Strengthen You.
- How to Forgive.
- Stopping Spiritual Attacks.
- How to Pray in Tongues.
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