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The Rejection Blessing

Writer's picture: Desire DavisDesire Davis

I’ve always been a confident and self-assured person, but rejection has been a slow gift I am learning to accept.


In my job search, I don’t get excited about every opportunity in the same way. Some roles offer a better salary, others provide experiences that I know will elevate my career, and some simply stand out because of how well the job description is written. But there are certain positions I’ve applied for because I genuinely believe in what I bring to the table as an HR leader.


And yet, I’ve received countless rejection emails each starting with the oh-so-creative,Thank you for your application followed by the inevitable, We’ve decided to move forward with other candidates. In short: You did not get the job.


But the rejections that hit the hardest? Are the roles that I know I’m overqualified and I think I'm entitled to.


And if I'm honet I'm not entitled to anything, especially a new job. I know my resume has vulnerabilities. I’ve been laid off a few times, and just explaining that can be daunting. But I also know that no job is obligated to hire me. No company holds that power.


The God I serve has blessed me many times through rejection. I've faced rejection not because I wasn't qualified (though let’s be real, I’ve applied for a few reach jobs, but that’s another blog post entirely), but because God had something bigger, better, and greater in store for me.


We will all face more rejection than acceptance in the job hunt, but I am convinced that rejection is a blessing that brings humility, builds stamina, and prepares you for what's next.


Rejection Brings Humility


Humility is the quality of being humble. To be humble is to have a sense of modesty, not pride or arrogance. Imagine if you received nothing but acceptance in life. Who would you be? How would you be?


Being humbled through rejection is not easy, but it is necessary. It teaches you to trust the process, to let go of entitlement, and to understand that every opportunity isn’t meant for you.


Rejection Builds Stamina


Ever told a child No so many times that instead of giving up, they just keep asking over and over again until they wear you down? That’s stamina and persistence.


The same applies to rejection. If I had given up looking for a job after my first layoff, I wouldn’t have built the stamina to keep going. I wouldn't have had the strength to encourage others through their own struggles. Rejection has a way of making you stronger, even when it doesn’t feel that way in the moment.


Rejection Prepares You for What’s Next


You know the saying, “A no means not right now I have a better one: A no is a yes somewhere else.


Rejection is a blessing because it closes doors with certainty. There’s no ambiguity, no wondering what if. And once the disappointment fades, you begin to look forward to improving, to refine, and embracing what’s truly meant for you.


Final Thoughts


Rejection is never easy, but it is always purposeful. It humbles you, strengthens you, and positions you for something greater. So the next time you receive that “Thank you for your applications email, take a deep breath and remind yourself: This no is clearing the way for my yes.


The rejection blessing is real. Trust it.

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