OUCH! - When "NO" Pain is Gain 

"NO" is a word that is deeply associated with pain and rejection. Rejection is something many of us spend years avoiding. The side effects of rejection are often seen in relationships. Many live promiscuous lives fearing that they will never find love if they fail to give of themselves sexually.

Then there are those who live out their lives impersonating what others expect of them because they fear that they will neither be liked or accepted for who they really are. Rejection can produce ugly feelings that suggest that we do not have meaning nor what it takes to measure up and it may escort us on a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey type search for meaning.

The failure to find meaning, worth or acceptance can produce fear, loneliness and desperation which results in destructive behavior. But, what happens when God, our truest source of hope and fulfillment, appears to reject us?

So many individuals are angry and secretly feel rejected by God because of prayers that seemingly remain unanswered, dreams that go unfulfilled or the persistent flow of unfortunate life occurrences for which there seems to be no relief in sight.

If any of these things describe your feelings, I have some good news for you. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that the Lord is " able to do exceeding, abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us ". This scripture is the perfect anecdote for rejection. How so? Because, in order for the Lord to abundantly exceed what we ask for, what we desire or ask for must be shot down or rejected. More good news is that the Lord does not reject our hopes or allow others to reject us just for the sake of rejection alone, but it is because HE HAS SOMETHING BETTER IN STORE . Or as the scripture states, God WANTS to " abundantly exceed what you are asking or thinking ".

So from now on, instead of allowing yourselves to be overcome by disappointment, fear, unbelief or anger, why not welcome the rejection with thanksgiving in your hearts? Why? Because something better is coming your way. Now for the skeptical at heart, you may be asking, "why should I believe this"? Simply because the Word of God says so and God cannot lie. Neither will he contradict himself. He will fulfill ALL of his promises to you. As for those who have rejected you, do not be angry with them. Forgive them. In fact, send them a " thank you " card. The Lord is simply using them to position you to receive His best.

Author: Juanita Price

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