Nobody likes rejection. Nobody likes being excluded or put out.
That’s because God created us to be social people, with families and friends and coworkers and teammates. That’s why it feels good to be appreciated, to be accepted, to be valued, to be honored, to be respected.
In sharp contrast, rejection stings – often very deeply.
What happens, then, when our friends or family members or coworkers reject us because of our moral and spiritual convictions? How do we suffer rejection and yet remain emotionally and spiritually healthy? Here are some simple principles that will help you not only to endure rejection but also to thrive and grow in the midst of it.
The first thing you need to remember is that this is not about you. . .