Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
Fear is an instinctual human emotion designed to keep us aware and safe, but too much fear can cause the loss of the very thing we feared losing in the first place.
More than anything else, we fear being rejected by others. This type of fear is widespread and debilitating. Why is this fear so deeply entrenched in us? In ancient times, being rejected from the safety of the community could have meant death. So it’s no wonder, really, that we want to be accepted by others. The fear of being alone for life is greater than we can imagine. This is especially true when it comes to fear of rejection.
Childhood outcast experiences are often the root cause of obsessive, people-pleasing ways people face in adulthood. They're always looking for signs of why others don’t like them. They do almost anything seeking assurance and acceptance from their peers. Fear of rejection motivates them to wonder what people really think of them.
Constantly seeking acceptance and reassurance from other people is a dead end journey. These things can only be found within you, not from others. Because any look, word, or reaction from someone else can be warped and misinterpreted. That's why we let the bullies win.
Don't let the devil bully you around. Don't be afraid of rejection. God is a constant companion and you are never alone. You don't have to be afraid of what other think or say-just be you in Christ Jesus.
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