I still remember the words spoken and the way my heart was gripped by pain. The rejection came unexpectedly and somehow seemed to make the pain worse. They say the wounds from a friend hurt more than those by an enemy, and I think it’s true. It’s the kind of pain that leaves a deep cut that flares and festers long. The memory of it nags the mind and won’t let go.

Hope in Rejection

We’ve all faced rejection at some point in our lives and for varying reasons. Sometimes it has come at the hand of friends or loved ones. Other times we’ve been rejected by those we barely know. Maybe we’ve been rejected for our faith. Maybe we’ve trusted someone, sharing our real selves and that friend turned on us. Or maybe we’ve not been included in something we’ve desperately wanted to be a part of. No matter the source or reason, the one thing that gives me hope in the midst of any rejection is this: the Savior of the world experienced rejection, too, and he is our comfort when we are rejected by others.

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