Rejection is a result of basic human needs not being met. For example, each of us has the basic need to be accepted. As you read through the following list, ask God to show you any traits that may dominate your life. A thoughtless, seemingly harmless word spoken by a parent can be perceived by a child in such a way that he experiences a lifetime of rejection. Obvious forms of rejection include mental, physical, and sexual.
Divorce is a leading cause of rejection.
Many divorced people find it difficult to begin life over after divorce. They struggle with feelings of failure and low self-esteem. A death or abandonment of a parent also leads to feelings of rejection. Guilt of past sins and the criticism of others are avenues of rejection. Write down any major event that has caused you to experience rejection.