God's Remedy for Rejection

by Derek Prince

Rejection. It’s a horrible feeling that you don’t quite match up, that you’re forever falling short, that you’ll never live up to others’ expectations. We’ve all faced it, whether it’s being last-pick for the softball team at school, being overlooked for a promotion at work, or being excluded from a group of friends. Sometimes the rejection runs even deeper. Feelings of loneliness and inadequacy are hard to handle.
The good news is there’s a remedy. It’s in Jesus Christ, who faced the ultimate rejection and therefore knows how it feels. In bearing our sins, He was rejected by the Father and by us, His own creation, as well. He knows how it hurts.
Because He faced that pain, we no longer need to. He’s planned another life for us, a life of acceptance in His family and freedom from rejection. Let go of the shame and enjoy the Father’s embrace today.

Genres: Christian, Faith, Christianity, Theology, Christian Living

112 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 1930

About the author

Derek Prince (1915-2003), was an International Bible teacher and founder of Derek Prince Ministries International, wrote more than fifty books.
He was born in India of British parents. Educated as a scholar of Greek and Latin at Eton College and Cambridge University, England, he held a Fellowship in Ancient and Modern Philosophy at King’s College. He also studied Hebrew and Aramaic, at Cambridge University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His daily radio broadcast, Derek Prince Legacy Radio, still reaches listeners around the world.

Reviews

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical thoughts and inspiring anecdotes regarding the overcoming of rejection - and stepping into acceptance.

[Ray Kha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually, three and a half stars for the book. When I was reading this book I realized not only physical pain but Jesus went through a lot of psychological terrors. We people always find a reason to complain and never step back to demotivate and discourage or throw a rejection towards other but Christ took and bore everything willingly and without any complain. So, how great our GOD is :)))

[Ella Vee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Derek Prince on God...

never disappoints. Rejection holds so very many in a fragile state that seems impossible to overcome. Derek helps to reveal how to get to the other side. I recommend this book to everyone. You do not need be the one struggling to rise from the agony! You can equip yourself with the knowledge to reach those around you suffering in the grip of rejection.

[Gabriel Pereira · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 3rd book recommended by my colleague. It didn't disappoint. I believe God speaks through people, and people have sent me messages through books; 14 books and counting have kept me company this year. I loved the careful integration of scripture with practical advice in this one. Even Jesus suffered rejection for my acceptance, what more do I need?

[Nicole Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Informative

This book taught me things about Jesus I had never considered. Being able to fully understand the love of Jesus and suffering he went through not only physically but emotionally for my sake has helped me cope with my own feelings of rejection and loneliness. I'm looking forward to reading more Derek Prince books. He is definitely inspired by the Holy Spirit.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book, the author listed down the cause of rejection. It could be small, but all of them left wound. Through the chapters, the author explained many examples of rejection from childhood, teens, and adults which could happened in our life or even in the people surrounding us. The book closed with the ways people could overcoming this wound.

[Suzanne Mundy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since rejection is one of my greatest fears, this book was recommended to me. I read it in one day and found it profoundly helpful. It is a wonderful book for anyone who experiences the emotional pain of betrayal and lack of trust; one who strives to forgive when wounded. I too recommend it.

[Amanda Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really brings it home how rejection has a detrimental effect on one's persona, but we can be accepted into Christ's family of fellow believers and Jesus became rejected by His people and God, so that we can be accepted by God. He made a way to the Father. Amen

[Monica Newnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read

Very thought provoking and deep for such a short book. Well written and concise. Readers can gain a lot from this book.

[KTB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book gets to the heart of the problem concisely and offers practical but powerful steps to accessing the remedy!

[Carlo Grossmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Free at last

Wow, this was and is indeed a good revelation of explaining the concept of reaction and how to be free from it for good. Thank you Jesus for revealing this unto us.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting take on rejection. Helped a little. Need more help.

[Chiara Santoro Eya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must go to book for those that struggle with rejection. Derek Prince is a great teacher of the Word and this book is concise and straight to the point

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, Scripture based steps to overcome.

[Mike Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exactly what I’ve needed

This is the message I’ve needed for so vey long. I’m so pleased to have found this simple yet wonderful book.

[Cassie Harre · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read!!

[Claudia Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Libro que revela vivencias de la niñez, donde identificamos el rechazo y la respuesta a nuestras emociones.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a peculiar thing when a minister goes into the field of psychology. It feels a bit wrong when he does not make any effort to add psychological insight from the field, rather only trust his own experience - and of course the Bible. Maybe Derek Prince knows a lot about this, but it does not exactly shine through the pages. It does not mean that he is wrong in what he says, it's just less professional and Prince goes too easily into blaming demons in matters of the soul. That aside, it's an ok book, from a biblical perspective it seems to give an adequate answer that can both help and let one prosper and go on with life after resolving the issue of rejection. However, it's not the whole story and this book is too short and too much theology in order to give much psychological guidance of sound basis.

[Honeybee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rejection is such a pervasive issue in our culture. From infancy to senior adulthood, we face instances of rejection--to where many of us come to expect it from others. This is not what God intended!

This thin book can easily be read within a couple of hours, yet it deserves careful consideration. What are the roots of rejection? How does it affect our lives and our relationships with others? How can we overcome feelings of rejection? All these questions and more are answered biblically and sensitively by Derek Prince.

A great book for Sunday school classes, small groups and personal study. I have given away copies to persons with poor self-esteem, especially those who have suffered divorce or seem to have "bad luck" in relationships with the opposite sex.

[Julie Gazca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really short read! It was recommended to me, and I'm glad I read it. It helped me to cope with certain things I've let fester for a while, and made me realize that the way we mortal beings love is flawed - but God accepts me, the way I am today. It was an eye-opening read.

[Brie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent little book. I would recommend it as a must read for everyone.

[Mindi · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent book to reinforce doctrinal points to help with life, but a little formulaic. At the right time, for the right person, it could be quite helpful.

[Terence L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

This will definitely shed some light on some of those hidden wounds and feeling of rejection. Great book with a biblical foundation.