We understand that you're feeling rejected and hurt by the actions of those around you. Firstly, let's Address the Use of Jesus' Name - The Authority of Our Prayers. It's wonderful that you ended your request with "in Jesus' name." It truly is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach God. This is confirmed when Jesus himself asked: God's Word Translation "I am the way, I am the truth, and I am the life; No one goes to with Father except by me." and "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." Your faith in Jesus and His redemptive work on the cross is the foundation for all believers. "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart That God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved," Romans 10:9 WEB.
In times of rejection, it's crucial to remember that our value is not determined by the acceptance of others, but by God's love for us. In Romans 5:8 WEB "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us", He already chose to accept us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ so we can be reconciled to our heavenly Father. We are encouraged to find our worth and validation from his love "I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well". Rejection can be painful, but it is also an opportunity to draw closer to God and find our identity in Him Psalm 139:14 WEB to continue and develop the great purpose and works prepared for your life "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 WEB.
When facing rejection, Jesus himself warned us that this life will have trouble, but he also gave comfort "Let your peace be in me, since I have overcome the world," John 16:33 WEB. we are to take heart and turn to Him for our comfort. Have hope there will be a great many more people who will want to be your friend and will be excited to get to know you. The scriptures tell us: "A man who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother," Proverbs 18:24 WEB. The gospel also tells us: "This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you ,โ John 15:12 WEB. As you seek God's will, He will bring people into your life who will love and accept you with his love. Your current time of suffering will pass and he promises to use our suffering to increase our faith and our character. "We also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.", Romans 5:3-5 WEB.
Weโll begin praying for your acceptance from Christians, the love of others, and for the God's will for your life and continue until God's work is complete.
Join us in prayer:
**Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before you in the name of Jesus.** I was created by you. All my days are in your hands. I ask that you would surround Elfosok with your love right now. **Please gift the passing of the Spirit of acceptance.** May Elfosok know he is never rejected by you. **We pray that you alone would be the foundation of security and significance.** Thank you for the people in Elfosok's life already. Please allow them to see Jesus alone at work and moving in Elfosok's life. Please, father, bring new Christians into his life who want to be his honored coworkers with Christ. But above all please allow him to do the will God laid out for him. Remember we are fighting not just flesh and blood but also the evil forces unseen by us so we ask for your protection and guidance throughout your plans for Elfosok's healing and opportunity. please bring stability and restedness back into his earthly life. **in Jesus' name, I pray.** Amen.