Hurt at the Holidays: Dealing with Rejection from the Ones You Want the Most

Renew You with Quinn Kelly

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It’s easy to expect the holidays will make us feel loved and accepted but often they can be reminders that we feel rejected by those we love the most. And this can make Thanksgiving and Christmas hurt our hearts.

In today’s episode, I talk about how to stop the pattern of seeking approval from the loved ones that continue to leave you feeling discarded by discussing:

1. Signs that we need to end seeking approval

2. Scripture that resets our mental perspective

3. Ways to focus on empathy for healing

Mind Renewal Tip:
If we chase after others’ approval, we often feel rejected. But if we chase after God, we quickly find acceptance.

Scripture Renewal Tip:
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:11-12: