"Unliked But Chosen"

A Reflection on Rejection, God's Love, and Inner Strength

It was strange. I received an email from a well-known public figure who calls himself a prophet. The message simply read: “Someone who used to be for you is now against you.” I sat in silence, my heart still. I thought to myself, “Okay, God… thank You anyway. If I’m not liked, at least I know I’m loved by You.” I wanted to immediately write about it, but I was left speechless. Days passed. Then weeks. Still, I had no words—until God whispered a scripture into my spirit: Philemon 1:7 — “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”

A friend invited me to the funeral of someone very close to her, but strangely, I just couldn’t bring myself to attend. It felt like God Himself was holding me back. Later, I found out the woman never liked me, and I never understood why—there had never been a cause. But in that moment, I realized what God was trying to show me: not everyone who smiles at you carries peace toward you, and not every place you're invited to is meant for your feet to enter.

I thought to myself, Jesus was never liked by everyone—now I understand. When hearts begin to turn against you for no reason, it's not always about you… it's about the light you carry.

All my life, I’ve felt the sting of being overlooked—even within my own family. Still, I walk with a smile. Still, I love.

The words spoken against me, the glances, the silent judgments—all of it made one thing clear: people are often intimidated by presence, not personality. It’s not what I did… it’s what I represent.

So today, I release the need to be liked. I embrace being chosen. I may not be everyone's favorite, but I know I am God's beloved. And that is enough. I embrace being chosen. I may not be everyone's favorite, but I know I am God's beloved. And that is enough.

🙏🏽 Prayer for Discernment and Peace

“Father, thank You for letting me see what I needed, when I needed it. Even when people change, You never do. Help me guard my heart, but not harden it. Let me continue to walk in grace, not bitterness. And remind me daily: I am loved, chosen, and protected by You.”

🌟 Here Is An Affirmation for Your Spirit

I may not be everyone's choice, but I am God's chosen. Even when hearts shift, God’s love remains fixed. Their rejection is not my reflection—it’s God's redirection.

"You may not be liked, but you are loved by God - And That's Enough"

By Kimberly Annette Jackson

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