Allow Yourself To Feel The Discomfort….

Have you ever been rejected by someone? Returned home depressed because you feel unworthy? Take heart. The remedy is right here. The reason you are down in the dumps is normal. The reason you feel this way is because you’re seeking significance from the wrong place, living in the wrong kingdom. People are social beings, we are not meant to live isolated lives. However, just because we are social doesn’t mean we are to seek our self-worth from others. Our significance comes from God alone. We are chosen by Him, for Him, and thus get our worth and importance from Him. Knowing we are His, gives us the substance necessary to be social. Our job is to give love, live truth, and be there for people. In return when we give of ourselves, God rewards us with loyalty, companionship, and special bonds with certain people. When we get hurt, it’s probably because we take our eyes off the prize. Getting hurt is part of humanity. It’s part of relationships. It serves a purpose: to humble us, to make us more sensitive to others, and the list goes on. The next time you are let down by someone, take it all in. Allow yourself to feel the discomfort. Then refocus, talk with God, and set your path back on track, with God’s will being your will. It may sting, but it will deepen your resolve and get your mindset back on track. A change of heart is evidence of God’s Spirit working in us.

29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. Romans 2:29