jaboyle100
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When a childhood friend cuts ties, no matter how subtle, the rejection cuts to the core. But the Holy Spirit has taught me that I shouldn't let rejection drive me to dial back my devotion to Jesus. Instead, I should lean into it. There's no relationship more precious, none more important. The cry of my heart is to know Him more. Sharing in His suffering deepens that knowing. As a born again Christian, I am called to such suffering.
I serve a Savior Who suffered in the flesh for me. Though He committed no sin, He bore my sin on the cross, so that I might be saved. And as He lives in me and through me, I too learn what it means to suffer. Unlike the suffering that comes from sin, suffering for the sake of righteousness makes me more like Christ.
My pain helps me abide more deeply with Jesus. I've grown in my appreciation of the depth of His sacrifice, and in turn, have grown in my desire to live more sacrificially for Him. Having been rejected, Jesus understands my pain and loves me through it.
Lord, may we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Who You are. Keep us strong, as we walk out Your will for our lives in the midst of rejection. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Love in Christ,
Jan
I serve a Savior Who suffered in the flesh for me. Though He committed no sin, He bore my sin on the cross, so that I might be saved. And as He lives in me and through me, I too learn what it means to suffer. Unlike the suffering that comes from sin, suffering for the sake of righteousness makes me more like Christ.
My pain helps me abide more deeply with Jesus. I've grown in my appreciation of the depth of His sacrifice, and in turn, have grown in my desire to live more sacrificially for Him. Having been rejected, Jesus understands my pain and loves me through it.
Lord, may we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Who You are. Keep us strong, as we walk out Your will for our lives in the midst of rejection. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Love in Christ,
Jan
