Hey my people! Let’s talk about rejection… Rejection is when we experience some type of shame or sadness. It can happen after the ending of a relationship, ending of a present occupation/job, after seeking an interest of an opportunity, or even applying for a job or school. Rejection can happen in several ways. Rejection can happen at its' most vulnerable time when you are committed to someone/something, & doing your very best, but when it hits, you know deep down inside you did nothing wrong to receive such treatment and just in case you did, you would've much rathered someone just pull you to the side and discuss things with you, hopefully, giving you a chance. However, it still affects us all and it is not a good initial experience. I mean, no one likes to experience rejection in any way because it makes you feel as if you’re a failure, not worth it, or enough. Well I’m here to tell you that first of all, you're no failure, you are worth it, and you are enough! Besides, Jesus paid the price for you in Calvary on an old rugged cross so therefore, since you’re worth it to Jesus, that's all that matters. Now, let’s take off with this thing. Rejection is when you’ve been turned away, left alone, kicked to the curb, played, and most of all, having doors slammed in your face. I have news for you though, yes rejection hurts, but after you realize that some things happen for your good meaning you might not see it now, but God allows somethings to happen to us for His glory and for our good because He has blessings in store for us that we can't see right away because if the pain of rejection. Let's talk about doors being shut in your face though; having doors shut in your face works up the type of anger that can tend to make you want to hurt somebody or get them back but hey, it’s not worth it and later on I will tell you why it’s not worth it. Just recently, I’ve experienced a door being shut in my face. Something I’ve never experienced before in such a way. I mean, I’ve had doors shut in my face before but this one… hits different. I mean I’ve had relationship doors shut in my face before and have even experienced rejection but this experience just caught be by a not so good surprise. However, what I didn’t realize until a few days later is that the rejection, and closed door was all a blessing in disguise because God has something better in store, a greater door. God has not yet released me to share the details of my testimony but when he does, I’ll come back with a part two to this topic. However, I had to open up a little just to drive home what I really want to say to you and help you with.
Rejection is God’s way of protecting us. I’m sure you’ve liked someone and sought interest in them and even friended them, sharing your heart, maybe even went out on dates all to find out they really didn’t have feelings for you and rejected you after your heart was all in. Man… I know how that feels, not good at all. I mean you put in your time, and work into the friendship and maybe even relationship but without warning or any sign, they slam the door right in your face. Even the ones’ who’ve manipulated you, used you, lied to you, did things behind your back and even had the audacity to play games and act as if they did nothing wrong. You see, God doesn’t sleep, yeah we know that. I know you want to get them back, but guess what you don’t have to waste your good time and energy nor lose sleep over and cry another day because God says in His word, “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. ~Romans 12:19. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper." Isaiah 54:17. I know they’ve wronged you, hurt you, did you dirty, and so forth but God has the final say and when he repays, it’s in His own way, in His own time. Just pray for them, yes, pray for your enemies, God promises to make your enemy your footstool, meaning they will need you before you'd ever need them. Remember to forgive and let God handle them and the situation. Pray that God will change their hearts and remove the iniquity and evil. Pray that they will be convicted to change or maybe... even apologize. Most of all, place them in God's hands and when you do, just know that He does not need your help. Remember, He says “vengeance is mine”. It’s his bro. it’s his sis. Let God be God! I promise you, He’s got it. He doesn't need a tag team partner. We don’t need to be telling God how to get them back or how to deal with anyone either because we’d end up all in our flesh and saying things we may regret and before we know it, we'll need God to forgive us for because our sinful acts of revenge. God tells us in His word that it is okay to be angry. He knew we would be but He tells us, "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” ~Ephesians 4:26. God doesn’t repay like we do, so be careful of your intentions behind this when you pray. I'm more than sure you know about karma, (what goes around comes back around), but I know a man named Jesus and you can rest assured that you can always trust Him to handle any situation that you may face. Most of all, forgive them, and move on.
Let’s talk about those closed doors. Closed doors are also closed chapters and although you may not see it now, some chapters need to be closed. Man… this alone makes me upset all over again just thinking about what I experienced, but GOD! I always say, they better be glad that I have God on my side because if not, "ain't" no telling what I'd say or do, LOL! But Nah, I won't set it off, LOL! i'll still speak my mind though and move on. Those doors can be hiding mountains you didn’t see and the evil God is protecting you from but you can’t see the forest for the trees because you have been blinded by what was instead of looking forward to what can be. God has better for you. Stop knocking on that same door, stop running behind that same person, or opportunity. God allowed them to leave you because He knew you wouldn’t leave them. He knew you'd stay there in that same old mess, taking in the same old toxic treatment, staring at that same green-eyed devil (jealousy) and allowing the manipulation, mental strain, and unecessary stress. God wants better for you. He says that “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11. When you realize these specific plans God has for your life, you will see rejection and closed doors as blessings in disguise! There will be greater, later. I rejoice now knowing that when doors are closed and people reject me, that’s it’s all for my good and my protection because Jesus loves me that much, and bro./sis. He loves you too!
So, let him go sis, let her go bro. Let it go my people, whatever it is. So what they did what they did, said what they said, so what they rejected you and shut/slammed the door in your face. What they don’t know is that, what they meant for your bad, God meant it for your good and He is turning it around for you. They don’t even realize that they did you a favor. Your haters should only motivate you to tap into what God really has for you. God will bless you right in front of them and they won’t be able to do anything about it. "But, as it is written, What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”. ~1 Corinthians 2:9. So, if anything, let this experience empower you to see yourself as worth it because God has prepared something/someone just for you. Let this experience strengthen you and prepare you for who and what God truly has for you. Don’t block your blessings trying to hold on to doors God allowed to be shut and miss out on walking into what can be one of the best seasons of your life and meeting the mate God has been leading you to or them to you. That mate that didn’t appreciate you, that person, opportunity, or job that took you for granted only did you a favor when they decided to reject you and slam the door in your face because God has someone/something else who will truly appreciate you. You just have to stop knocking on that same door looking to have that old thing back. It’s over, let it go and look forward to what God has prepared for you. Trust the process. I know it hurts, but just like me, you will heal, you will be strengthened and you will walk into a much greater door of promise and purpose. God sees your potential, He knows what’s best for you even when you don’t, so let Him be God as only He can. He can see far down the road. So that means He has to allow some road blocks to detour your to your blessings. No matter what it is, let it go, let them go and watch God bless you. I hope and pray that you’ve been inspired, empowered and encouraged.
Much love, peace and blessings,
Demetria “MeMe”
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