Who hasn’t felt the pain of rejection? Who hasn’t felt the loneliness of abandonment? We have. God has.  We are all in good company.  It all stems from our ability to be in relationships.  

But why is it emotionally easier to live in a life with strangers or acquaintances than it is with people you are most intimate?  Because we do not have expectations of strangers and the relationship is superficial.

But even in a closely attached relationship, it seems almost effortless the ease in which family/friends/coworkers can dismiss someone close so casually.  Why are sleights so readily offered? Perhaps the offender knows exactly the hurt it will most assuredly cause the other in order to justify or balance out their own hurt.

Why is it someone could have been rejected or emotionally abandoned by a parent, a spouse, their own child, but yet at the same time, have people determined to be with you?  People will find any excuse to spend time together, to share joys and sorrows, to think deeply, have fun, feel safe or just relax.  It’s the give and take of numerous relationships. Some seek you out, where others push you away.   Sounds exactly like what Jesus endures…

What we all do have is a non breakable, covenant relationship bond with Christ. He is unable to reject or abandon us. He is the only One to remain when all else is gone or when people decimate their human relationships.  God is only capable of love. It’s all He is and it’s all He does. Humans reject but God keeps.

Lord Have Mercy,

Paula