“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
— Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
Let me be honest. I’ve been rejected.
Passed over for promotions.
Ghosted after interviews I prayed hard for.
Overlooked in rooms I helped build.
At the time, I didn’t see it as redirection. I saw it as failure.
I replayed conversations, wondered what I could’ve said differently.
Doubted myself. Questioned my qualifications.
And yes—asked God, “Why not me?”
But with time, healing, and spiritual clarity, I began to see what I couldn’t back then: God’s “no” was never a punishment. It was protection.
When Rejection Feels Like the End
Rejection doesn’t just hurt our feelings.
It bruises our belief that we’re on the right path.
It whispers things like:
• “You’re not good enough.”
• “You’ll never get that kind of opportunity again.”
• “This was your one shot—and you blew it.”
But let me tell you the truth rejection doesn’t want you to remember:
Sometimes God allows rejection to reroute you toward something better.
My Story: The Rejection That Shifted Everything
A few years ago, I submitted a proposal for an HR consulting project. After two encouraging meetings and a request for a formal proposal, I was filled with anticipation. I believed this was the next step in my journey.
But after weeks of silence, I received the email:
They were going in a different direction.
I was crushed.
I questioned everything—my skills, my calling, my identity. “Am I really good enough?” I wondered.
We often try to comfort ourselves with phrases like, “God has something better.” But in the middle of the disappointment, that feels hollow. I didn’t want something better—I wanted that door to open.
Still, over time, I began to see what I couldn’t at first.
God wasn’t punishing me.
He was protecting me.
Redirecting me.
Preparing me.
That “no” cleared space for the deeper “yes” God had been whispering all along.
I began building what had been waiting in my spirit:
• The coaching practice.
• The speaking invitations.
• The soul work that sets my heart on fire.
Rejection didn’t end the story. It redirected it—toward the work I was always called to build.
3 Ways God Uses Rejection for Redirection
1. Rejection Protects You from What’s Not Aligned
• What looks like a missed opportunity might be a divine block.
• God sees behind the curtain.
• He knows what environments will suffocate your gifts.
• He sees the future toxicity, the misalignment,
the spiritual cost.
What if the thing you’re mourning would’ve broken
you?
2. Rejection Prepares You for What’s Next
• Every “no” can shape you—if you let it.
• Rejection grows your resilience.
• It sharpens your discernment.
• It increases your dependence on God instead
of outcomes.
You’re not being punished. You’re being prepared.
3. Rejection Pushes You Toward the Bigger Assignment
• That rejection isn’t a dead end—it’s a detour.
• God often redirects us when we start settling beneath our calling.
• When we cling to the familiar, He gently pries our fingers off and nudges us forward.
You weren’t denied. You were sent elsewhere.
What It Might Look Like in Your Life
• You didn’t get the job, but you got your confidence back.
• The opportunity fell through, but you rediscovered your voice.
• They stopped calling, but you finally started listening to God’s next instruction.
Rejection doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means you’re being guided—sometimes in silence.
Let’s Walk Through the Redirection—Together
If you’re in a season where the doors keep closing,
I want to hold space with you for what’s next.
Click here to book your Free Exploratory Conversation with me—no pressure, just a sacred space to:
• Process what feels like a setback
• Discern what God might be redirecting you toward
• Explore coaching support as you rebuild with clarity and confidence
When you book your session, you’ll receive my newest reflection guide: “When ‘No’ Means Next: A Redirection Reflection Worksheet”
It’s a journaling experience to help you turn your “no” into a new narrative—with truth, hope, and purpose.
Final Word
That rejection didn’t disqualify you.
• It repositioned you.
• It cleared the path.
• It carved out space for the calling that was too big for that last room.
Let God show you what’s next. And let’s walk there—together.
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