Rejection.

Earlier this week, hearts across the globe professed their love for soulmates, friends, family, and other loved ones on Valentines Day. The beautiful part about expressing love is the passion behind the emotion that can be communicated in numerous ways. I think most people would say that love should be expressed everyday and not just on Valentines Day. However, I also think that probably on the same day that love is being expressed, rejection is also being felt as well around the globe. The saddest part is there are just as many ways rejection can be communicated.  What’s a heart supposed to do when their path of love flows down a spirally tunnel of redirection? 

The past three years I feel like I’ve had a taste of redirection in many areas. The feeling is so familiar. Rejection occurs and it seems like the same gray cloud appears to hover over your whole emotional state. Dread is experienced and the worst part of it all is when it reoccurs in many areas of your life. You feel like your at a stand still and you start to feel like your floating. An ocean of pain instead of a cloud of love or belonging consume you. This is rejection. However, perspective changes everything. What if God allows rejection or pain to flow and surround you because he knows your enemies can’t swim that far? Rejection as protection or reassurance of his goodness?? Another thought I have is what if rejection is actually a way to redirect you on a path that is greater?? 

I’m choosing to believe that rejection is actually a form of redirection. I believe it is a divine sense of guidance. I haven’t always believed this. In fact, I’m still learning to embrace and allow trust to flow no matter what God allows to walk in my life. There still are times when anxiety creeps up on me…but somehow through grace, God allows me to park my mind on his truth. In the midst of so much pain, he’s allowed me to trust in his character and to believe in who he says I am. I’m starting to believe that rejection actually can help us redirect our thoughts. It can help us consider our source too. Things of this earth will fail us for sure. There is no doubt about that. (Side note…It’s actually kind of funny because my ex used to tell me that all the time …how ironic LOL). In the midst of believing the best, there are some truths that I’ve come across that have helped keep my soul anchored when experiencing redirection from rejection:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

“Have I not commanded the you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged, for the lord your God will be with you wherever you go” – Joshua 1:9

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28

“For God has said “I will never fail you.” I will never abandon you. So we can say with confidence the Lord is my helper so that I will not fear. What can mere people do to me? – Hebrew 13:5b-6

“The lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” – Exodus 14:14

I hope all who read this are just as encouraged as I am.
Till next time xoxo,
Ruth 🙂