Quotes about Acceptance

It's easy to live loved when I feel loved.

Unrealistic expectations are things the other person isn't able or willing to do for me. I have to let go of these.

People with a realistic view see rejections as a natural part of life and adjust accordingly. It

I only needed to bring my willingness to forgive, not the fullness of all my restored feelings.

God isn't afraid of your sharp edges that may seem quite risky to others. He doesn't pull back. He pulls you close.

The spotlight never fixes our insecurities. It only magnifies what we thought popularity would cover up.

Self-rejection paves the landing strip for the rejection of others to arrive and pull on up to the gates of our hearts. Think about why it hurts so much when other people say or do things that make you feel rejected. Isn't it in part due to the fact they just voiced some vulnerability you've already berated yourself for? It hurts exponentially more when you're kicked in an already bruised shin.

Our disappointments in ourselves—in our lives—aren't just isolated pieces of evidence that we fall short and life is hard. No, they are the exact places where we can break secrecy with fellow humans and show up to say, "Me too. I get it. I understand. You aren't alone. Together, we can find our way home.

Rejection steals the security of all we thought was beautiful and stable and leaves us scared and fragile and more vulnerable than ever.

We must feel the pain to heal the pain. If we never allow ourselves to feel it, we won't acknowledge it's there.

Being full of God's love settles, empowers, and brings out the best of who we are. On the other hand, the more full of the flesh we are, the more we grab at anyone and anything to fill that ache for love and acceptance.

grace is such a crazy notion to the heart of the one rejected. But if we will step over the hurt feelings and turn from the box of bitter rot, we are then free to pick up the box of sweet, pure lilies.