With Every Rejection, Is God's Protection

Yesterday a friend turned against me because of my faith.

I was trying to respectfully explain my beliefs to her, NOT impose or force my beliefs on her. She told me I was closed minded and that she's "heard enough." And just like that our friendship ended with a single worded text message, "BYE!"

I felt my heart sink. I asked God, "Why did I lose a friend over your Name? What did I do wrong?"

One of my coworkers saw the sadness in my face and asked what was troubling me. After I told her what happened, she told me something I will never forget:

"With every rejection, Is God's protection."

She was right. I've realized that God was indeed protecting me from negative people who will try to bring my spirit down. Those who disrespect my beliefs were not really my friends in the first place. I will still continue to keep them in my prayers.

Real friends accept each other no matter what. I love my friends for who they are regardless of their beliefs. I am blessed to have diverse friends because we RESPECT each other despite our differences. To all of my friends out there, thank you for being a true friend by accepting me for who I am.