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Do Not Mistake Rejection for Worthlessness

Every leader faces moments when love is misunderstood and service goes unnoticed.
But rejection from people is not rejection from God.
Often, those who wound you do so because they are wounded themselves. Their words and actions reflect their pain, not your value.

Even Jesus experienced rejection. He healed the sick, fed the crowds, loved the broken—and still, He was criticized and betrayed. Yet His response was not bitterness, but intercession.

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34, NIV)

When your heart filters pain through Christ’s love, what once poisoned you becomes prayer fuel.
Rejection can redirect your focus—away from human approval and back to divine affirmation.
It’s in those moments that the Shepherd’s voice becomes clearer, reminding you that you are seen, known, and loved.

Reflection:
How do you respond when those you serve fail to understand or value you?