brittany nicole

When you have a staring contest with rejection face to face on the daily, you walk away feeling empty and confused and unwanted. I made a decision in October 2015 that I was going to try living for God wholeheartedly. The hardest part has been the feeling of rejection from those who I assumed would always be there to support me. I honestly don’t think I’m better than anyone but my life before this decision was pointing me in the direction to commit suicide and I’m now at a place where I’ve experienced  freedom from my past, and I strongly feel that my purpose in life is to inspire others. #Bnicoleinspiringsouls

Believe it or not, rejection from the world has been a blessing in disguise because God reminds me that he is with me always. He has kept me protected from making poor choices repeatedly, people with ill motives and most importantly self harm.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. 

PROVERBS 19:21 

I remember in high school approaching senior year and I had the perfect year all mapped out for myself. How many times does God have to remind us that our plans are not always his plans for us…?

I felt very strong about winning Senior Class President; not because I felt entitled but because I had worked hard as a class officer since 9th grade. I was 9th grade Class Secretary, 10th grade Class VP, and 11th grade Class President. Well I didn’t win the election for President my senior year and thought to myself, maybe my work ethic didn’t speak loud enough for me. I had so many other things on my list that I desired to accomplish that year, so it didn’t get me down too much.

Homecoming was always my favorite time of the year in high school. I also considered it a pure blessing to be recognized by my classmates as their representative for Homecoming Court 9th-11th grade.

In 9th grade: I was apart of the Top 12

10th grade: I was apart of the Top 3

11th grade: I was apart of the Top 2

12 grade: … Only 4 spots available

Nominations were approaching and I had never anticipated making court in previous years, but I felt confident senior year that I would have the opportunity to represent my class one final time. Well funny story, I didn’t even make the Top 20 list senior year. I was so confused about what was happening to me my senior year and somewhat frustrated that none of my plans thus far were working in my favor.

I remember going home crying and asking my mom why is God punishing me, how can senior year be the BEST if I walk away with nothing??? I wasn’t crying because I didn’t make court, I was in tears because I started to feel like I was being punished for the unknown.

Well I walked away with nothing senior year except for my cap & gown, Advanced Academic Diploma in one hand and Cords for Spanish Honor Society in the other… believe it or not, I made it through just without accomplishing anything prior to graduation.

I now fully understand that rejection is inevitable. I have also decided that going forward rejection will not own me… I will only allow it to teach me valuable lessons throughout life.
I didn’t know it at the time, but God used my senior year in high school as a stage of preparation for what was to come in my life at a later date.

Moving forward: College brought on more rejection.

Whether it was a leadership role that I had applied for, a pageant I was competing in, or a relationship that I was trying to force. From the inside looking out, you’d begin to think that rejection was my sidekick. Tragic to say but it’s the truth!!! lol

Now I graduated from college in May 2013, and started applying for jobs in January 2014… HELLO REJECTION AGAIN!!! 

The first job that I received an offer to come on campus for an interview was located in Jacksonville, AL which was an unfamiliar place to me at the time, but I was so excited to embark on this journey. My sister rode with me for the 6 hour drive down and back, once again I had positive thoughts that this was the one… then they called 2 weeks later and told me the job had been offered to another candidate. I was more upset because I had used up so much gas and money just to walk away with a rejected phone call.

I could actually share more stories with you about rejection, but I’ll save some for my next blog. My point is that YOU cant expect to grow if your desire is to remain in your comfort zone. STOP allowing rejection to become your place of comfort. What God has for you is for you, so don’t allow rejection from the world to control you and lead you to a place of self pity. I’m now grateful for every encounter with rejection because it has made me stronger, wiser, and even more confident in my own abilities. Rejection keeps me on my toes, leaving no room for me to slack off.

You too have a bright future and rejection is just a dark cloud hanging over it… Keep your shades on and allow more SONshine in.

If you find yourself in the midst of experiencing a dark cloud of rejection, keep pushing through even in the rain until you find a rainbow sent by God full of his promises.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. 

PSALM 84:11 

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