God’s Answer to Rejection: the Gift of Being Seen and Known

What is God’s answer to rejection? Do you know that there is a precious gift hidden in rejection?

Here is a sneak peek of my devotion for Proverbs 31 Ministries about God’s answer when we experience rejection and the gift of being seen and known by Him.

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The Sting of Rejection

I called my closest friend with joyful expectation. Sunday afternoon was our time to spend together. However, she told me she had promised another friend she’d go to the cinema, and we couldn’t meet. She didn’t invite me to join, nor did she offer me another time to talk or meet.

I felt the rejection hardening my stomach with its icy sting.

Have you felt this sting too? Have you struggled with rejection from your family, friends or co-workers?

Rejection is truly one of the most painful human experiences. It cuts to the core of our being and projects powerful and heart-shattering messages like:

You are not enough.
Your work is not good enough.
You are not loved.
You don’t deserve it.
You don’t belong.
You are worthless.
You will never measure up.

These harmful messages can damage our identity and relationships if we believe and internalize them.

God’s Answer to Rejection

But God’s Word has a different message.

One of my favorite passages in the Old Testament is the story of Hagar — an abused and rejected woman who experienced God’s love and care.

Head on to Proverbs 31 Ministries to read the rest of the devotion and to find out how God responded to Hagar’s rejection and how she responded to His gift of being known and seen.

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More Resources to Help You Trust God’s Love

If you need additional resources to help you trust God’s love, and lean on His unconditional love and acceptance, I highly recommend these books.

Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings by Hadassah Treu

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Trusting God in All the Things: 90 Devotions for Finding Peace in Your Every Day by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk

Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life by Denise Dubois Pass and Michelle Nietert

Life Can Be Good Again by Lisa Appelo

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lisa Terkeurst

Hope When Life Unravels: Finding God When It Hurts by Adam Dooley

Restoration Year – a 365 Days Devotional by John Eldredge

All Things New by John Eldredge

Hope for the Hard Days by Sarah Geringer

Lean into Grace by Stacey Pardoe

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Your Turn

How does rejection make you feel? What lie have you been believing that you can trade for the truth of God’s love and acceptance? Share in the comments and on social media if you found this article helpful. Thank you!

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10 Replies to “God’s Answer to Rejection: the Gift of Being Seen and Known”

    1. Thanks, Debbie! It is difficult to deal with the painful emotions and hurtful thoughts arising when facing rejection. I am glad you found the post helpful.

  1. Thank you for this post about God’s answer to rejection. It’s so comforting to know that God sees us and knows us. I always appreciate your thoughts and insights. Congrats on the devotion for Proverbs 31 Ministries!

    1. Thanks, Amy! Yes, it is one of the most painful experiences. Only leaning on God’s love can truly heal these wounds.

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