Living the Journey

Last week we learned 7 things that we can give to others, most of which cost no money. Today we take a look at the 6th of 7 keys to overcoming a fear of rejection.

6. Understand Your Worth to God.

The fear of man’s rejection loses its importance when we realize the value that God places on our life. There are hundreds of statements in Scripture that describe our position in the Lord Jesus Christ. As we focus on these truths, the praise or approval of people becomes very insignificant. Paul declared, “I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ” (Philippians 3:8).

Take a few minutes every day for the next few days to meditate on the following truths that apply to us as Christians:

I am God’s child, born of incorruptible seed.

“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, butof incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever” (I Peter 1:23).

I am forgiven of all my sins and washed in His blood.

“In whom we have redemption through hisblood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7).

I am a new creature.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Corinthians 5:17).

I am free from the power of darkness.

“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:13).

I am redeemed from the curse of the law.

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law” (Galatians 3:13).

I am strong in the Lord.

“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong” (II Corinthians 12:10).

I am accepted in Christ.

“He hath made us accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6).

I am a saint.

“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints” (Romans 1:7).

I am blessed.

“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.” (Deuteronomy 28:2).

I am beloved of God.

“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God” (I Thessalonians 1:4).

I am qualified to share in Christ’s inheritance.

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light” (Colossians 1:12).

I am chosen by God.

“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love” (Ephesians 1:4).

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When I came on the Journey to the Heart my goal was to draw closer to God. I thought I was a pretty good person and didn’t really need to study the wrong heart attitudes. But God knew differently, and He really convicted me of my pride towards my siblings. I had thought I was so much better then them and made them respect me by my unkind words. I would pray asking God to change my siblings. I asked God to humble them and take their pride away, but wasn’t willing myself to ask forgiveness and make things right.

I was on my face before God with my team and we were all confessing sins. God just totally convicted me and opened my eyes to how by my pride I had caused deep wounds. I cried out to God to forgive me and asked Him to keep my intellect from ruling my life and instead allow Him to be on the throne. It was very humbling to tell the other girls on my team how prideful I had been. God then was able to show me why I had the fear of rejection in my life and I was able through Scripture to conquer that fear. He also gave me a new freedom in Him I had never had before. My devotions before I came had been dry and like a routine, but now I am excited to talk with Him every morning and receive many new insights from His Word.

~ Kaye
June 2008 Girls’ Journey

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As a child, I felt a lot of rejection from my family. Though they showed me lots of affection, they were very busy with many other things. I sought for that affection in other ways, lost my trust in my Dad, and became very independent and rebellious. I told myself that I was tough enough to make my way in the world and refused to ever cry or talk about my problems. Pain built up because I had no way to let it out in a controlled fashion. I became bitter, felt rejection easily, and reacted to my sister and my parents.

I came on the Journey and promised myself I would not change. When I arrived I looked for people like me, but God gave me a team with strong godly girls who pulled me up. One night we watched the Father’s Love Letter. I was trying not to cry when my friend encouraged me to be open with God. I prayed with her and then felt the Lord prompting me to go talk to my sister, who is younger then I. We were able to resolve deep-rooted conflicts and I was free to surrender to the Lord the biggest thing that was competing with my love for Him. I now have a new freedom and sense of fearlessness!

~ Hannah
June 2008 Girls Journey

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