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## HOW CAN I TRUST GOD WHEN I FEEL REJECTED? A person may think that they don’t need anyone, but God has created us to need each other, and like it or not, we cannot function at full capacity unless we learn to lean on and partner with other people in life. As individuals, we each have talents and abilities, but not one of us has it all. God places us in relationships with others who have what we do not, and as we learn to work together, we can accomplish great things and enjoy our lives. Sadly, we often waste time being critical of people because they don’t do things the way we do, and we reject them instead of accepting them. This causes us to miss out on what they could add to our lives, and it robs them of what we could add to theirs. One of the most important things we can all learn is how valuable every person is. They are as imperfect as we are, and though good relationships take work and effort, it’s definitely worth it! It is better to trust and perhaps get hurt occasionally than it is to isolate yourself and refuse to open your heart to anyone. Because of my experiences with people, I built a wall around my heart and was afraid to let anyone in. I had some relationships, but they were not healthy because I spent more time trying not to be rejected than I did building good relationships. Thankfully, through my relationship with God and experiencing the power of His Word, I have learned to trust again. #### TIP FROM JOYCE: If you’ve been hurt, God is waiting to heal your wounded soul.