Handling Rejection

Though spineless people-pleasers try hard, no one avoids criticism. Being right doesn't help. Neither does loving everyone, or being perfect. The world crucified the only One with these qualities. Everything he did upset someone. He was criticised even by friends, family and religious leaders. Twenty centuries later, with the advantage of hindsight, he is still slandered.

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[Pirate] Most actors wanting the role of Long John Silver are hopelessly inadequate. They have too many legs.

Sumo wrester Most people look like ridiculously overdressed, non-Japanese, anorexic sumo wrestlers.

When I was younger I could run faster than Carl Lewis. Over the years my superiority gradually waned, especially after baby Carl learned to walk.

I know what you're thinking: I've finally blown a fuse upstairs.

My point is this: whether you see yourself as gifted or queer, indispensable or inadequate, depends entirely on the frame of reference you choose. From God's frame of reference - the life's work he has chosen for you - no one is as perfectly endowed as you.

You could choose any person and fill volumes with what he or she cannot do or is hopeless at, but that's of no more concern than the fact that a video recorder cannot fly, quench thirst, tie shoelaces, and prevent tooth decay. Such lists miss the critical point: anything skilfully designed is ideally equipped - and usually solely equipped - for the specific and commendable purpose for which it was made.

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Of course you cannot do everything. That was never your Designer's intention. But to imagine that your Creator will not fashion you with perfection for your reason for existence, is to accuse your Maker of impotence and incompetence. Face facts: everything God does is impressive. For the exact role that he created you, you are superbly endowed. All you need do is yield to him. Jesus makes the difference.

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