Last month I had a big rejection. A project I'd poured myself into was turned down flat. It cut me to the core. My guts were screaming with hurt and anger.
I had to have a moment to mourn. And in that moment, I made a decision, a decision not to give in to anguish or give up on a dream.
Once my head was above water, I thought about some of the faces of "no".
I had to have a moment to mourn. And in that moment, I made a decision, a decision not to give in to anguish or give up on a dream.
Once my head was above water, I thought about some of the faces of "no".
FACE OF ATTACK: Deliberate rejection intended to cause pain. An ugly break-up. A family dispute that drudges up old grievances. A bff who uses one of your secrets against you.
"Don’t worry when someone curses you for no reason. Nothing bad will happen. Such words are like birds that fly past and never stop." Proverbs 26:2 ERV
"Don’t worry when someone curses you for no reason. Nothing bad will happen. Such words are like birds that fly past and never stop." Proverbs 26:2 ERV
FACE OF HURT: Following a family death, Mama reminded me that people tend to say and do things when they're hurting that they would never do otherwise. "A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day." Proverbs 15:13 MSG
FACE OF NEGLECT: Off-handed remarks. A moment of neglectfulness to a loved one, a colleague, a friend. In a hurry, in a crowd, in a mood. "And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13:16 NASB
God's so good, and ready to come alongside of us when we call. After the sting of the rejection stopped ringing in my head, the Lord's lessons for me emerged.
First, he reminded me his words to us are for correction, instruction, and encouragement. Kinder words in a rejection may not have gotten enough of my attention to make a difference. The Lord also reminded me of the power and responsibility of my own words.
I'm thankful the psalmist gave us a prayer to infuse grace into our words. "May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." Proverbs 19:14 TLB
How have you seen the power of words displayed lately?
This week I'll be hanging out with Crystal, Mary, and Holley. I hope you'll join me.
First, he reminded me his words to us are for correction, instruction, and encouragement. Kinder words in a rejection may not have gotten enough of my attention to make a difference. The Lord also reminded me of the power and responsibility of my own words.
I'm thankful the psalmist gave us a prayer to infuse grace into our words. "May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." Proverbs 19:14 TLB
How have you seen the power of words displayed lately?
This week I'll be hanging out with Crystal, Mary, and Holley. I hope you'll join me.
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