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“And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.” (Genesis 29:16-17, KJV)
Have you ever been the victim of rejection? Have you ever felt like you were a contestant in a game of favorites and lost? If anyone knew the pain of rejection, it was Leah. She was treated differently because she was not as attractive as her sister. Talk about hurting your self-esteem! Can you imagine how much Leah must have hurt knowing that she was not loved as much because of her looks? Rejection is painful!
Maybe you’ve never faced that kind of rejection. Perhaps your rejection is of a different sort. Could it be that you were fired from a job because “the other woman” was a suck-up? Maybe you’ve eaten your lunch alone because you weren’t popular enough to eat with the “in crowd.” Perhaps your loved one walked out on you because he found “someone better.” At some point in our lives, we have all faced rejection.
The good news is that God knows all about our rejection. He knows how much we hurt. He knows all about our heavy hearts. He knows, and He cares. If you’ll read on in chapter 29 of Genesis, you’ll see how God dealt with Leah’s rejection.
“And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren. . .And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, ‘Now will I praise the Lord: therefore she called his name Judah’; and left bearing.” (Genesis 29:31,35, KJV)
Not only did the Lord give Leah children, He gave her Judah, the child that would be the start of the line of Christ. What a gift! True, Leah may have been rejected by her family and friends, but God never rejected her.
The same can be said for us. Many times it seems like we don’t have a friend to stand with us. At times, we can be brought so low that we wonder if anyone really cares. Well, I’m here to remind each of us that God does care. He will never reject us! After all, we were ugly in our trespasses and sin, yet He still sent His only Son to die for us. Now that’s true love!
Questions: Do you feel rejected? How can you learn from Leah’s story about God’s love?
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Thank you, everyone, for your comments. I’m always amazed at God’s timing and how He uses others to give us the message we need exactly when we need it. I feel honored and privileged to be in this ministry, and my prayer is that God will continue to use me to encourage others as they struggle through life. I know this will mean facing struggles of my own, but I know God will give me the strength to get through, and in the end, He’ll give a song!
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing love. Thank You that You are always with us, ready and eager to comfort, encourage and guide. Lord, we pray for the many men and women who do not find acceptance or affection in the hearts of those around them. We pray that You would continue to soften hearts and do great miracles in our lives, so that we will all grow to be more and more like You. May all the peoples praise You Lord!
I really want to give glory to God for given me this opportunity to read this message at this point in my life when i’m almost resigning from my job bcos of rejection i pray God’s grace be with u and ur ministry.
Thank you so much, Dawn, for your thoughts and praying for me… you don’t know how much that encouraged me when I feel so alone right now.. Thank you and God bless you. I prayed God would answer this prayer, but also bless, and anoint you and your ministry. Thank you.
Em lifting you up in prayers. May the Lord give you Strength to get through this trial, Wisdom to see the path to go and Courage to follow through. Lord Wrap your loving arms around EM and comfort her and heal any hurt or pain she is going through.
I also lift up everyone who feels the pain of rejection. Give them Wisdom and Strength. Surround them with your love and comfort and heal them. For it is Jesus Name I Pray, Amen.
Thank you for being open and sensitive to the Spirit, and sending this hugely encouraging word… it came at just the right time. I’m in need of God’s touch… from continual hurt, rejection and feeling forlorn. Thanks.
This is incredible.. it’s like this message came on purpose.. unfortunately (or fortunately!) today, I was rejected big time by a ‘friend’ who had been leading me on for years.. on and off again drama. Pls say a prayer for me, as a sister… I’ve already been through hurts like this… men who pursue you relentlessly, then when you finally ‘consider’ turn away… I don’t want to play games. I’m thankful God never rejects us… but please say a prayer for me.. for quick healing in Jesus’ Name, and to grant me ‘amnesia’ about this whole situation. Thank you and God bless.
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Thanks Lord the insight ,He gave you to encourage others. My minsitry in Pakistan,is amoung Nurses and other healthfield stsff. daily I come cross those women who feel rejected andhurted. would you please pray for those who do not accepted by husbands and family often.
Sherry, any time we lose someone it leaves a lasting memory. My 1st child was a girl who died shortly after birth. That was 22 years ago and I still remember like it was yesterday. Whether he was in your life a year or 100 years the effects are still the same. You never forget. With time it does get easier to cope but everytime the birthday, anniversary or other special day comes up you will think of them and may even cry. That is Gods release so that we can get through and continue. More than likely those who are saying those things may have not lost someone who they cared deeply about. When our daughter died several people in our church came to us the day after we got home to let us know we did not have enough faith and that is why God took her. We were heart broken and distraught. One year later the couple that came and said those things had a daughter with downs syndrome and a hole in her heart. She had problems and just before her 1st birthday she died. My husband and I went to the funeral and immediately they came over and apologized for how insensitive they had been. They realized that sometimes these things happen and no matter how much faith you have the Lord will still take them home. I treasured the hour and eleven minutes I had with my daughter and will treasure her in my heart forever. Know that I am praying for you and giving you a hug during these times {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Dawn
Right now I am because my ex husband just died and no one seems to think I hurt to even though we have been apart for a long time we did have some good times and he is the father of my children
The same can be said for us. Many times it seems like we don’t have a friend to stand with us. At times, we can be brought so low that we wonder if anyone really cares. Well, I’m here to remind each of us that God does care. He will never reject us! After all, we were ugly in our trespasses and sin, yet He still sent His only Son to die for us. Now that’s true love! WOW this hit me like a load of bricks and the feeling of pillows to offer rest and worthiness. Because of this message I can see that speck of light shining in the darkness. My focus is clear and I am heading toward that light. In previous posts I asked for prayer for the struggles I am going through and I continue asking for those same prayers: Wisdom to see and know what God wants in my life, Strength to get through this trial and COurage to act on Gods will and do the right thing. Because He Lives, Not for me Lord, but for Thee…
Dana,thank you for these thoughts from the Word this morning. I’ve read right over Leah and God’s gift of establishing her son as the line of Christ. This morning found me drowning in the quagmire of self-pity. My grown children and the grandchildren are too busy “finding themselves” to be concerned about God or me. It brings to mind how God’s heart must hurt when His children are too busy to find time to spend with Him. Psalms tells us that His thoughts toward us number more than the grains of sand on the shore. I had also missed the words that “Leah was tender eyed”. Would that I would have tender eyes toward God and all He puts in my path this day. Thank you.