Nona Jones - From Pain To Purpose

August 12, 2025 | S25 E204 | 29:15

The author of “The Gift Of Rejection” recounts patterns of rejection in her life that, though painful at the time, were actually God’s protection, instruction, and guidance.

#inActive #Pain #Purpose #PersonalStory #Testimony #Peopleinyourlife #Rejection #Trials-HardTimes #Relationships #HandofGod #WalkwithGod #Suffering #Deliverance

Closed captions

Show Timecode

Life Today with James Robison | Nona Jones - From Pain To Purpose | August 12, 2025

>> i was carrying this pain from being cheated on,
00:00:06.996 --> 00:00:10.633
Thinking that somehow i wasn't worthy.
00:00:10.633 --> 00:00:12.669
What did i do to deserve this?
00:00:12.669 --> 00:00:14.704
Why wasn't i good enough? all these things.
00:00:14.704 --> 00:00:16.940
That's when god revealed to me,
00:00:16.940 --> 00:00:19.008
Nona, all these years, you've been looking at that rejection
00:00:19.008 --> 00:00:21.778
Like it was just painful, when in fact, it was a gift.
00:00:21.778 --> 00:00:25.682
Nona jones draws from her experience
00:00:25.682 --> 00:00:28.017
To help you respond to rejection
00:00:28.017 --> 00:00:30.120
With resilience and resolve,
00:00:30.120 --> 00:00:32.255
Rather than fear and defeat. next on life today!
00:00:32.255 --> 00:00:42.432
♪
00:00:42.665 --> 00:00:54.110
Tammy: hello, everybody!
00:00:54.210 --> 00:00:55.178
Tammy: hello, everybody! welcome to life today .
00:00:55.245 --> 00:00:56.312
Tammy: hello, everybody! welcome to life today . i'm tammy trent, and
00:00:56.379 --> 00:00:57.514
Welcome to life today . i'm tammy trent, and i am so glad you're here.
00:00:57.580 --> 00:00:58.715
I'm tammy trent, and i am so glad you're here. come on in.
00:00:58.781 --> 00:00:59.916
I am so glad you're here. come on in. come on in.
00:00:59.983 --> 00:01:00.950
Come on in. come on in. grab a cup of coffee,
00:01:01.017 --> 00:01:01.985
Come on in. grab a cup of coffee, grab your tea,
00:01:02.051 --> 00:01:03.019
Grab a cup of coffee, grab your tea, grab a blanket,
00:01:03.086 --> 00:01:04.087
Whatever you need,
00:01:04.187 --> 00:01:05.155
Whatever you need, but come on in.
00:01:05.221 --> 00:01:06.222
Whatever you need, but come on in. settle in with us.
00:01:06.289 --> 00:01:07.323
But come on in. settle in with us. i think today is going
00:01:07.390 --> 00:01:08.391
Settle in with us. i think today is going to be a day that you need
00:01:08.458 --> 00:01:09.459
I think today is going to be a day that you need because i know i need it,
00:01:09.526 --> 00:01:10.793
To be a day that you need because i know i need it, so i'm quite sure
00:01:10.860 --> 00:01:11.861
Because i know i need it, so i'm quite sure you need it too.
00:01:11.928 --> 00:01:12.929
So i'm quite sure you need it too. i want to introduce you
00:01:12.996 --> 00:01:13.997
You need it too. i want to introduce you to someone really special
00:01:14.063 --> 00:01:15.231
I want to introduce you to someone really special to me already, blynda lane.
00:01:15.298 --> 00:01:17.500
To someone really special to me already, blynda lane. now, you may have seen her
00:01:17.567 --> 00:01:18.801
To me already, blynda lane. now, you may have seen her on tv before, just as i have.
00:01:18.868 --> 00:01:21.171
Now, you may have seen her on tv before, just as i have. you've got so much depth.
00:01:21.237 --> 00:01:22.705
On tv before, just as i have. you've got so much depth. you have so much wisdom.
00:01:22.772 --> 00:01:24.340
You've got so much depth. you have so much wisdom. you are a true woman of god,
00:01:24.407 --> 00:01:26.809
You have so much wisdom. you are a true woman of god, and i'm honored to be here
00:01:26.876 --> 00:01:27.911
You are a true woman of god, and i'm honored to be here with you and have this time
00:01:27.977 --> 00:01:29.012
And i'm honored to be here with you and have this time with you, blynda.
00:01:29.078 --> 00:01:30.079
With you and have this time with you, blynda. thanks for being here.
00:01:30.146 --> 00:01:31.147
With you, blynda. thanks for being here. blynda: thank you, tammy.
00:01:31.214 --> 00:01:32.215
Thanks for being here. blynda: thank you, tammy. i am so excited
00:01:32.282 --> 00:01:33.283
Blynda: thank you, tammy. i am so excited about being here today.
00:01:33.349 --> 00:01:34.350
I am so excited about being here today. it's really such an honor
00:01:34.417 --> 00:01:35.418
About being here today. it's really such an honor and privilege.
00:01:35.485 --> 00:01:36.486
It's really such an honor and privilege. i just, for so many years,
00:01:36.553 --> 00:01:37.620
Have loved james and betty,
00:01:37.720 --> 00:01:39.222
Have loved james and betty, and my heart has been
00:01:39.289 --> 00:01:40.356
Have loved james and betty, and my heart has been connected to them
00:01:40.423 --> 00:01:41.424
And my heart has been connected to them for 20 years.
00:01:41.491 --> 00:01:43.193
Connected to them for 20 years. so, it's been really sweet
00:01:43.259 --> 00:01:44.427
For 20 years. so, it's been really sweet to follow along
00:01:44.494 --> 00:01:45.495
So, it's been really sweet to follow along in the ministry
00:01:45.562 --> 00:01:46.563
And then to be able
00:01:46.663 --> 00:01:47.764
And then to be able to guest-host with you.
00:01:47.830 --> 00:01:48.831
And then to be able to guest-host with you. i'm loving it!
00:01:48.898 --> 00:01:49.899
To guest-host with you. i'm loving it! tammy: you're so blessed!
00:01:49.966 --> 00:01:50.967
I'm loving it! tammy: you're so blessed! blynda: i am so blessed!
00:01:51.034 --> 00:01:52.168
Tammy: you're so blessed! blynda: i am so blessed! i am so blessed!
00:01:52.235 --> 00:01:53.236
Blynda: i am so blessed! i am so blessed! tammy: it's going to be
00:01:53.303 --> 00:01:54.470
I am so blessed! tammy: it's going to be so, so good. look.
00:01:54.537 --> 00:01:55.538
Tammy: it's going to be so, so good. look. we're going to talk about
00:01:55.605 --> 00:01:56.773
So, so good. look. we're going to talk about something really important
00:01:56.839 --> 00:01:58.041
We're going to talk about something really important to so many of us.
00:01:58.107 --> 00:01:59.209
Something really important to so many of us. so many of us have been
00:01:59.275 --> 00:02:00.343
To so many of us. so many of us have been affected by this rejection.
00:02:00.410 --> 00:02:02.145
So many of us have been affected by this rejection. it really hurts.
00:02:02.212 --> 00:02:03.780
Affected by this rejection. it really hurts. it is a painful reminder
00:02:03.846 --> 00:02:05.715
It really hurts. it is a painful reminder that what we longed for,
00:02:05.782 --> 00:02:07.684
It is a painful reminder that what we longed for, what we hoped for
00:02:07.750 --> 00:02:08.785
That what we longed for, what we hoped for didn't happen,
00:02:08.851 --> 00:02:09.953
What we hoped for didn't happen, it didn't come to pass.
00:02:10.019 --> 00:02:11.221
Didn't happen, it didn't come to pass. but what if rejection
00:02:11.287 --> 00:02:12.288
It didn't come to pass. but what if rejection is actually a setup
00:02:12.355 --> 00:02:13.856
But what if rejection is actually a setup for something greater
00:02:13.923 --> 00:02:15.091
Is actually a setup for something greater in your life?
00:02:15.158 --> 00:02:16.392
For something greater in your life? today, we're sitting down
00:02:16.459 --> 00:02:17.493
In your life? today, we're sitting down with author and speaker
00:02:17.560 --> 00:02:18.595
Today, we're sitting down with author and speaker nona jones, who has written
00:02:18.661 --> 00:02:20.230
With author and speaker nona jones, who has written a powerful book called
00:02:20.296 --> 00:02:21.831
Nona jones, who has written a powerful book called the gift of rejection .
00:02:21.931 --> 00:02:23.833
A powerful book called the gift of rejection . so, can we actually discover
00:02:23.900 --> 00:02:25.835
The gift of rejection . so, can we actually discover god's purpose through
00:02:25.902 --> 00:02:26.970
So, can we actually discover god's purpose through rejection and even experience
00:02:27.036 --> 00:02:28.905
God's purpose through rejection and even experience divine breakthrough
00:02:28.972 --> 00:02:30.373
Rejection and even experience divine breakthrough along the way?
00:02:30.440 --> 00:02:31.507
Divine breakthrough along the way? let's find out right now
00:02:31.574 --> 00:02:33.243
Along the way? let's find out right now as we welcome nona jones.
00:02:33.309 --> 00:02:35.578
Let's find out right now as we welcome nona jones. i'm so glad you're here.
00:02:35.645 --> 00:02:37.080
As we welcome nona jones. i'm so glad you're here. nona: oh, thank you both
00:02:37.146 --> 00:02:38.147
I'm so glad you're here. nona: oh, thank you both for having me.
00:02:38.214 --> 00:02:39.215
Nona: oh, thank you both for having me. this is such a privilege
00:02:39.282 --> 00:02:40.283
For having me. this is such a privilege and a joy.
00:02:40.350 --> 00:02:41.351
This is such a privilege and a joy. tammy: it's so good.
00:02:41.417 --> 00:02:42.418
And a joy. tammy: it's so good. and she's right,
00:02:42.485 --> 00:02:43.486
Tammy: it's so good. and she's right, it's such a good book.
00:02:43.553 --> 00:02:44.554
And she's right, it's such a good book. i'm going to start right up
00:02:44.621 --> 00:02:45.788
It's such a good book. i'm going to start right up at the top because
00:02:45.855 --> 00:02:46.856
I'm going to start right up at the top because i'm thinking rejection
00:02:46.923 --> 00:02:47.957
At the top because i'm thinking rejection as a gift?
00:02:48.024 --> 00:02:49.225
I'm thinking rejection as a gift? there's no way that
00:02:49.292 --> 00:02:50.293
As a gift? there's no way that i have ever seen in my life
00:02:50.360 --> 00:02:51.694
There's no way that i have ever seen in my life rejection being a gift.
00:02:51.761 --> 00:02:53.596
I have ever seen in my life rejection being a gift. so, when i think also that
00:02:53.663 --> 00:02:54.697
Rejection being a gift. so, when i think also that nona has written this book,
00:02:54.764 --> 00:02:55.832
So, when i think also that nona has written this book, here's this title, there's
00:02:55.898 --> 00:02:57.166
Nona has written this book, here's this title, there's got to be a back story.
00:02:57.233 --> 00:02:58.568
Here's this title, there's got to be a back story. she's got to have
00:02:58.635 --> 00:02:59.602
Got to be a back story. she's got to have experienced something
00:02:59.669 --> 00:03:00.870
She's got to have experienced something to be able to speak this
00:03:00.937 --> 00:03:02.105
Experienced something to be able to speak this into our lives.
00:03:02.171 --> 00:03:03.172
To be able to speak this into our lives. so let's start there.
00:03:03.239 --> 00:03:04.507
So i agree with you.
00:03:05.875 --> 00:03:06.943
So i agree with you. i would have never imagined
00:03:07.010 --> 00:03:08.544
I would have never imagined that rejection could be
00:03:08.611 --> 00:03:09.946
That rejection could be called a gift or be placed
00:03:10.013 --> 00:03:11.481
Called a gift or be placed in the same sentence as gift .
00:03:11.547 --> 00:03:13.850
Maybe eight years ago,
00:03:15.184 --> 00:03:17.820
Maybe eight years ago, where i had this revelation.
00:03:17.887 --> 00:03:19.355
Maybe eight years ago, where i had this revelation. because when i was
00:03:19.422 --> 00:03:20.423
Where i had this revelation. because when i was in high school,
00:03:20.490 --> 00:03:21.557
Because when i was in high school, i was not the girl
00:03:21.624 --> 00:03:22.659
In high school, i was not the girl that guys wanted.
00:03:22.725 --> 00:03:23.760
I was not the girl that guys wanted. i was overweight,
00:03:23.826 --> 00:03:26.029
That guys wanted. i was overweight, and nobody wanted me.
00:03:26.095 --> 00:03:27.196
I was overweight, and nobody wanted me. but then i ended up
00:03:27.263 --> 00:03:28.264
And nobody wanted me. but then i ended up losing weight and met a guy
00:03:28.331 --> 00:03:29.832
But then i ended up losing weight and met a guy who really, really liked me.
00:03:29.899 --> 00:03:31.768
Losing weight and met a guy who really, really liked me. and he became my boyfriend,
00:03:31.834 --> 00:03:33.102
Who really, really liked me. and he became my boyfriend, i became his girlfriend,
00:03:33.169 --> 00:03:34.370
And he became my boyfriend, i became his girlfriend, and we talked about
00:03:34.437 --> 00:03:35.672
I became his girlfriend, and we talked about getting married.
00:03:35.738 --> 00:03:36.739
And we talked about getting married. like, this was
00:03:36.806 --> 00:03:37.807
Getting married. like, this was a serious relationship.
00:03:37.874 --> 00:03:38.875
Like, this was a serious relationship. one weekend, he wanted
00:03:38.941 --> 00:03:39.976
A serious relationship. one weekend, he wanted to take me to the movies.
00:03:40.043 --> 00:03:41.711
One weekend, he wanted to take me to the movies. i was excited to go;
00:03:41.778 --> 00:03:42.945
To take me to the movies. i was excited to go; i got my hair done,
00:03:43.012 --> 00:03:44.047
I was excited to go; i got my hair done, nails done, everything.
00:03:44.113 --> 00:03:45.481
I got my hair done, nails done, everything. an hour before we were
00:03:45.548 --> 00:03:46.649
Nails done, everything. an hour before we were supposed to go, he called me
00:03:46.716 --> 00:03:47.917
An hour before we were supposed to go, he called me and said a family emergency
00:03:47.984 --> 00:03:49.052
Supposed to go, he called me and said a family emergency had come up
00:03:49.118 --> 00:03:50.086
And said a family emergency had come up and he couldn't go.
00:03:50.153 --> 00:03:51.587
Had come up and he couldn't go. of course, i was bummed,
00:03:51.654 --> 00:03:52.622
And he couldn't go. of course, i was bummed, but i was ready to go
00:03:52.689 --> 00:03:53.856
Of course, i was bummed, but i was ready to go to the movies.
00:03:53.923 --> 00:03:54.891
But i was ready to go to the movies. so, i called some friends
00:03:54.957 --> 00:03:55.925
To the movies. so, i called some friends and i said, "hey, let's go."
00:03:55.992 --> 00:03:57.226
So, i called some friends and i said, "hey, let's go." we ended up going to
00:03:57.293 --> 00:03:58.261
And i said, "hey, let's go." we ended up going to the movies and we're standing
00:03:58.328 --> 00:03:59.562
We ended up going to the movies and we're standing in line at the theater,
00:03:59.629 --> 00:04:01.164
The movies and we're standing in line at the theater, and i happened to look over
00:04:01.230 --> 00:04:02.899
In line at the theater, and i happened to look over and i saw my boyfriend
00:04:02.965 --> 00:04:04.734
And i happened to look over and i saw my boyfriend holding hands
00:04:04.801 --> 00:04:05.802
And i saw my boyfriend holding hands with another girl.
00:04:05.868 --> 00:04:06.869
Holding hands with another girl. now, i'm not the type --
00:04:06.936 --> 00:04:08.171
With another girl. now, i'm not the type -- there are some women
00:04:08.237 --> 00:04:09.238
Now, i'm not the type -- there are some women who are going to be
00:04:09.305 --> 00:04:10.306
There are some women who are going to be like confronting you.
00:04:10.373 --> 00:04:11.374
Who are going to be like confronting you. they're going to be
00:04:11.441 --> 00:04:12.442
Like confronting you. they're going to be angry and loud.
00:04:12.508 --> 00:04:13.509
They're going to be angry and loud. i wasn't that type.
00:04:13.576 --> 00:04:14.577
Angry and loud. i wasn't that type. i was just really,
00:04:14.644 --> 00:04:15.645
I wasn't that type. i was just really, really hurt.
00:04:15.712 --> 00:04:16.713
I was just really, really hurt. and my friends who also
00:04:16.779 --> 00:04:17.780
Really hurt. and my friends who also saw him were like,
00:04:17.847 --> 00:04:18.848
And my friends who also saw him were like, "he's a jerk!"
00:04:18.915 --> 00:04:19.916
Saw him were like, "he's a jerk!" just "it's okay, nona.
00:04:19.982 --> 00:04:20.983
"he's a jerk!" just "it's okay, nona. it's all right."
00:04:21.050 --> 00:04:22.051
Just "it's okay, nona. it's all right." he tried to call me
00:04:22.118 --> 00:04:23.119
It's all right." he tried to call me that week, right?
00:04:23.186 --> 00:04:24.187
He tried to call me that week, right? he's calling to try
00:04:24.253 --> 00:04:25.254
That week, right? he's calling to try to apologize,
00:04:25.321 --> 00:04:26.322
He's calling to try to apologize, get back together,
00:04:26.389 --> 00:04:27.390
To apologize, get back together, and i wouldn't take his call.
00:04:27.457 --> 00:04:28.725
Get back together, and i wouldn't take his call. well, fast forward
00:04:28.791 --> 00:04:29.792
And i wouldn't take his call. well, fast forward maybe, gosh, 15 years.
00:04:29.859 --> 00:04:30.860
Well, fast forward maybe, gosh, 15 years. at that point, i was working
00:04:30.927 --> 00:04:32.195
Maybe, gosh, 15 years. at that point, i was working at the company formerly known
00:04:32.261 --> 00:04:33.629
At that point, i was working at the company formerly known as facebook, and a pastor
00:04:33.696 --> 00:04:34.831
At the company formerly known as facebook, and a pastor friend called me and said,
00:04:34.897 --> 00:04:36.199
As facebook, and a pastor friend called me and said, "hey, i need your help
00:04:36.265 --> 00:04:37.667
Friend called me and said, "hey, i need your help because one of
00:04:37.734 --> 00:04:38.968
"hey, i need your help because one of my spiritual sons is having
00:04:39.035 --> 00:04:40.536
Because one of my spiritual sons is having some really mean things
00:04:40.603 --> 00:04:41.771
My spiritual sons is having some really mean things put on his facebook page.
00:04:41.838 --> 00:04:43.106
Some really mean things put on his facebook page. can you have his page
00:04:43.172 --> 00:04:44.240
Put on his facebook page. can you have his page taken down?"
00:04:44.307 --> 00:04:45.408
Can you have his page taken down?" i was just like, i've never
00:04:45.475 --> 00:04:46.709
Taken down?" i was just like, i've never had someone ask me
00:04:46.776 --> 00:04:47.777
I was just like, i've never had someone ask me to take their page down.
00:04:47.844 --> 00:04:48.845
Had someone ask me to take their page down. people will say, "can you
00:04:48.911 --> 00:04:49.912
To take their page down. people will say, "can you help me get it back up?"
00:04:49.979 --> 00:04:51.214
People will say, "can you help me get it back up?" but not take it down.
00:04:51.280 --> 00:04:52.315
Help me get it back up?" but not take it down. so, i said, "look,
00:04:52.382 --> 00:04:53.383
But not take it down. so, i said, "look, i don't know.
00:04:53.449 --> 00:04:54.450
So, i said, "look, i don't know. i can't make any promises but
00:04:54.517 --> 00:04:55.752
I don't know. i can't make any promises but send me a link to his page
00:04:55.818 --> 00:04:57.286
I can't make any promises but send me a link to his page and i'll see what i can do.
00:04:57.353 --> 00:04:58.821
Send me a link to his page and i'll see what i can do. i'll try to escalate it."
00:04:58.888 --> 00:04:59.889
And i'll see what i can do. i'll try to escalate it." so, he texted me the link,
00:04:59.956 --> 00:05:01.190
I'll try to escalate it." so, he texted me the link, and i click the link,
00:05:01.257 --> 00:05:02.291
So, he texted me the link, and i click the link, and staring back at me
00:05:02.358 --> 00:05:03.393
And i click the link, and staring back at me is my ex-boyfriend
00:05:03.459 --> 00:05:04.827
And staring back at me is my ex-boyfriend from high school.
00:05:04.894 --> 00:05:05.995
Is my ex-boyfriend from high school. i'm sitting here like,
00:05:06.062 --> 00:05:07.797
From high school. i'm sitting here like, why is he looking at me?
00:05:07.864 --> 00:05:09.132
I'm sitting here like, why is he looking at me? so, i scroll down his page
00:05:09.198 --> 00:05:10.933
Why is he looking at me? so, i scroll down his page and i see all these comments
00:05:11.000 --> 00:05:12.735
So, i scroll down his page and i see all these comments from people saying,
00:05:12.802 --> 00:05:13.803
And i see all these comments from people saying, "serves him right!"
00:05:13.870 --> 00:05:14.871
From people saying, "serves him right!" "cheaters get
00:05:14.937 --> 00:05:15.938
"serves him right!" "cheaters get what they deserve."
00:05:16.005 --> 00:05:17.006
"cheaters get what they deserve." "how could he call
00:05:17.073 --> 00:05:18.174
What they deserve." "how could he call himself a pastor,
00:05:18.241 --> 00:05:19.242
"how could he call himself a pastor, living a double life?"
00:05:19.308 --> 00:05:20.676
Himself a pastor, living a double life?" well, i googled his name
00:05:20.743 --> 00:05:22.345
Living a double life?" well, i googled his name and came to find out
00:05:22.412 --> 00:05:23.613
Well, i googled his name and came to find out he was murdered by
00:05:23.679 --> 00:05:24.781
And came to find out he was murdered by his mistress, who also
00:05:24.847 --> 00:05:27.683
He was murdered by his mistress, who also tried to kill his wife.
00:05:27.750 --> 00:05:31.421
His mistress, who also tried to kill his wife. in that moment, i'm literally
00:05:31.487 --> 00:05:32.755
Tried to kill his wife. in that moment, i'm literally in a twilight zone
00:05:32.822 --> 00:05:33.823
In that moment, i'm literally in a twilight zone because all these years
00:05:33.890 --> 00:05:34.891
In a twilight zone because all these years i was carrying this pain
00:05:34.957 --> 00:05:36.225
Because all these years i was carrying this pain from being cheated on,
00:05:36.292 --> 00:05:37.326
I was carrying this pain from being cheated on, thinking that somehow
00:05:37.393 --> 00:05:38.394
From being cheated on, thinking that somehow i wasn't worthy.
00:05:38.461 --> 00:05:39.462
Thinking that somehow i wasn't worthy. like, what did i do
00:05:39.529 --> 00:05:40.863
I wasn't worthy. like, what did i do to deserve this?
00:05:40.930 --> 00:05:41.931
Like, what did i do to deserve this? why wasn't i good enough?
00:05:41.998 --> 00:05:43.332
To deserve this? why wasn't i good enough? all these things.
00:05:43.399 --> 00:05:44.700
Why wasn't i good enough? all these things. in that moment, i realized,
00:05:44.767 --> 00:05:46.602
All these things. in that moment, i realized, wait a minute, god was
00:05:46.669 --> 00:05:48.171
In that moment, i realized, wait a minute, god was protecting me from someone
00:05:48.237 --> 00:05:50.406
Wait a minute, god was protecting me from someone who had some serious issues.
00:05:50.473 --> 00:05:53.209
Protecting me from someone who had some serious issues. of course, i prayed
00:05:53.276 --> 00:05:54.243
Who had some serious issues. of course, i prayed for his wife
00:05:54.310 --> 00:05:55.378
Of course, i prayed for his wife and thank god she lived.
00:05:55.445 --> 00:05:57.346
For his wife and thank god she lived. but that could have been me.
00:05:57.413 --> 00:05:58.548
And thank god she lived. but that could have been me. that's when god revealed
00:05:58.614 --> 00:06:00.049
But that could have been me. that's when god revealed to me, nona, all these years,
00:06:00.116 --> 00:06:01.451
That's when god revealed to me, nona, all these years, you've been looking at
00:06:01.517 --> 00:06:02.718
To me, nona, all these years, you've been looking at that rejection like it was
00:06:02.785 --> 00:06:03.853
You've been looking at that rejection like it was just painful, when in fact,
00:06:03.920 --> 00:06:05.521
That rejection like it was just painful, when in fact, it was a gift,
00:06:05.588 --> 00:06:07.290
Just painful, when in fact, it was a gift, and you didn't realize it.
00:06:07.356 --> 00:06:08.724
It was a gift, and you didn't realize it. so that's really where
00:06:08.791 --> 00:06:10.326
And you didn't realize it. so that's really where the whole concept came from.
00:06:10.393 --> 00:06:11.761
So that's really where the whole concept came from. i started to look back
00:06:11.828 --> 00:06:12.762
The whole concept came from. i started to look back over my life,
00:06:12.829 --> 00:06:14.063
I started to look back over my life, and i realized that
00:06:14.130 --> 00:06:15.264
Over my life, and i realized that in every single rejection
00:06:15.331 --> 00:06:16.365
And i realized that in every single rejection experience, as painful
00:06:16.432 --> 00:06:17.467
In every single rejection experience, as painful as it was,
00:06:17.533 --> 00:06:18.768
Experience, as painful as it was, there was a lesson in it
00:06:18.835 --> 00:06:20.503
As it was, there was a lesson in it that either taught me about
00:06:20.570 --> 00:06:21.571
There was a lesson in it that either taught me about myself or someone else,
00:06:21.637 --> 00:06:22.972
That either taught me about myself or someone else, or god that ended up
00:06:23.039 --> 00:06:24.173
Myself or someone else, or god that ended up serving my purpose.
00:06:24.240 --> 00:06:25.641
Or god that ended up serving my purpose. blynda: but we think of it
00:06:25.708 --> 00:06:26.809
We have to reframe it because
00:06:28.511 --> 00:06:30.646
We have to reframe it because i think that's when i was
00:06:30.713 --> 00:06:31.948
I think that's when i was reading the book,
00:06:32.014 --> 00:06:33.049
Reading the book, it was hard to think of,
00:06:33.115 --> 00:06:34.317
It was hard to think of, okay, every time i have
00:06:34.383 --> 00:06:35.518
Okay, every time i have experienced rejection
00:06:35.585 --> 00:06:36.652
Thought, that's a setback.
00:06:37.920 --> 00:06:39.088
Thought, that's a setback. you talked in here
00:06:39.155 --> 00:06:40.122
Thought, that's a setback. you talked in here a little bit about identity.
00:06:40.189 --> 00:06:41.491
You talked in here a little bit about identity. sometimes, we put our identity
00:06:41.557 --> 00:06:43.192
A little bit about identity. sometimes, we put our identity in something and
00:06:43.259 --> 00:06:44.494
Sometimes, we put our identity in something and when we're rejected,
00:06:44.560 --> 00:06:45.661
In something and when we're rejected, all of a sudden we have this
00:06:45.728 --> 00:06:46.963
When we're rejected, all of a sudden we have this identity of being rejected,
00:06:47.029 --> 00:06:48.798
All of a sudden we have this identity of being rejected, and we carry that.
00:06:48.865 --> 00:06:50.366
Identity of being rejected, and we carry that. what would you say to someone
00:06:50.433 --> 00:06:53.769
And we carry that. what would you say to someone who, when they have been
00:06:53.836 --> 00:06:54.971
What would you say to someone who, when they have been rejected, and they think
00:06:55.037 --> 00:06:56.038
Who, when they have been rejected, and they think of it as a setback,
00:06:56.105 --> 00:06:57.240
Rejected, and they think of it as a setback, now, they kind of wear
00:06:57.306 --> 00:06:58.441
Of it as a setback, now, they kind of wear that identity?
00:06:58.508 --> 00:06:59.509
Now, they kind of wear that identity? i've always thought of it
00:06:59.575 --> 00:07:00.710
That identity? i've always thought of it this way.
00:07:00.776 --> 00:07:01.777
I've always thought of it this way. we don't want people's
00:07:01.844 --> 00:07:02.845
This way. we don't want people's approval to be our identity,
00:07:02.912 --> 00:07:04.046
We don't want people's approval to be our identity, because then when
00:07:04.113 --> 00:07:05.114
Approval to be our identity, because then when they reject us,
00:07:05.181 --> 00:07:06.182
Because then when they reject us, that could be our identity.
00:07:06.249 --> 00:07:07.383
They reject us, that could be our identity. we have to just be
00:07:07.450 --> 00:07:08.618
That could be our identity. we have to just be very careful that we find
00:07:08.684 --> 00:07:09.819
We have to just be very careful that we find our identity in christ.
00:07:09.886 --> 00:07:11.153
Very careful that we find our identity in christ. so, explain how you would
00:07:11.220 --> 00:07:12.522
Our identity in christ. so, explain how you would tell somebody that rejection
00:07:12.588 --> 00:07:14.690
Nona: well, that's
00:07:16.559 --> 00:07:17.593
Nona: well, that's a great question.
00:07:17.660 --> 00:07:18.895
A great question. i will say the pain
00:07:18.961 --> 00:07:20.129
I will say the pain of rejection is human.
00:07:20.196 --> 00:07:21.697
Of rejection is human. sometimes, we think,
00:07:21.764 --> 00:07:22.765
Sometimes, we think, oh, my gosh!
00:07:22.832 --> 00:07:23.966
Oh, my gosh! if i know jesus enough,
00:07:24.033 --> 00:07:25.201
By people's decisions.
00:07:26.569 --> 00:07:27.537
By people's decisions. that is not true.
00:07:27.603 --> 00:07:28.604
By people's decisions. that is not true. we feel pain because,
00:07:28.671 --> 00:07:30.339
That is not true. we feel pain because, in order to even experience
00:07:30.406 --> 00:07:31.941
We feel pain because, in order to even experience rejection, you have to first
00:07:32.008 --> 00:07:33.075
In order to even experience rejection, you have to first have had the hope
00:07:33.142 --> 00:07:34.143
Rejection, you have to first have had the hope that you were accepted.
00:07:34.210 --> 00:07:35.211
Have had the hope that you were accepted. right?
00:07:35.278 --> 00:07:36.279
That you were accepted. right? like you don't feel rejected
00:07:36.345 --> 00:07:37.446
Right? like you don't feel rejected because you didn't get a job
00:07:37.513 --> 00:07:38.848
Like you don't feel rejected because you didn't get a job that you didn't apply for.
00:07:38.915 --> 00:07:40.016
Because you didn't get a job that you didn't apply for. and you don't feel rejected
00:07:40.082 --> 00:07:41.183
That you didn't apply for. and you don't feel rejected because a man that
00:07:41.250 --> 00:07:42.251
And you don't feel rejected because a man that you're not interested in
00:07:42.318 --> 00:07:43.319
Because a man that you're not interested in isn't interested in you.
00:07:43.386 --> 00:07:44.387
You're not interested in isn't interested in you. you don't feel rejected
00:07:44.453 --> 00:07:45.454
Isn't interested in you. you don't feel rejected because some strangers
00:07:45.521 --> 00:07:46.522
You don't feel rejected because some strangers didn't show up for you
00:07:46.589 --> 00:07:47.690
Because some strangers didn't show up for you in your time of need.
00:07:47.757 --> 00:07:48.891
Didn't show up for you in your time of need. no. you feel rejected
00:07:48.958 --> 00:07:49.959
In your time of need. no. you feel rejected because you applied for
00:07:50.026 --> 00:07:51.027
No. you feel rejected because you applied for the job and didn't get it.
00:07:51.093 --> 00:07:52.461
Because you applied for the job and didn't get it. because the person
00:07:52.528 --> 00:07:53.663
The job and didn't get it. because the person you gave the best years
00:07:53.729 --> 00:07:54.730
Because the person you gave the best years of your life to
00:07:54.797 --> 00:07:55.865
You gave the best years of your life to walked away, and because
00:07:55.932 --> 00:07:56.966
Of your life to walked away, and because you told people that
00:07:57.033 --> 00:07:58.134
Walked away, and because you told people that you thought cared about you,
00:07:58.200 --> 00:07:59.235
You told people that you thought cared about you, that you needed them,
00:07:59.302 --> 00:08:00.303
You thought cared about you, that you needed them, and they didn't show up.
00:08:00.369 --> 00:08:01.337
That you needed them, and they didn't show up. so, when you experience
00:08:01.404 --> 00:08:02.371
And they didn't show up. so, when you experience rejection, it doesn't just
00:08:02.438 --> 00:08:03.706
So, when you experience rejection, it doesn't just break your pride,
00:08:03.773 --> 00:08:04.974
Rejection, it doesn't just break your pride, it actually breaks your heart.
00:08:05.041 --> 00:08:06.976
Break your pride, it actually breaks your heart. that's where identity
00:08:07.043 --> 00:08:08.711
It actually breaks your heart. that's where identity comes in, because your hope
00:08:08.778 --> 00:08:11.080
That's where identity comes in, because your hope was in being accepted.
00:08:11.147 --> 00:08:13.082
Comes in, because your hope was in being accepted. i think what we have to learn
00:08:13.149 --> 00:08:14.283
Was in being accepted. i think what we have to learn to do, and of course,
00:08:14.350 --> 00:08:15.451
I think what we have to learn to do, and of course, it's hard because look,
00:08:15.518 --> 00:08:16.652
To do, and of course, it's hard because look, i see you, you see me,
00:08:16.719 --> 00:08:18.654
It's hard because look, i see you, you see me, god, we don't see him.
00:08:18.721 --> 00:08:20.156
I see you, you see me, god, we don't see him. he's always here.
00:08:20.222 --> 00:08:21.257
God, we don't see him. he's always here. he's always present,
00:08:21.324 --> 00:08:22.258
He's always here. he's always present, but we don't see him.
00:08:22.325 --> 00:08:23.526
He's always present, but we don't see him. so, we naturally put
00:08:23.593 --> 00:08:24.627
But we don't see him. so, we naturally put our hope in what we see.
00:08:24.694 --> 00:08:25.895
So, we naturally put our hope in what we see. we have to learn to place
00:08:25.962 --> 00:08:27.029
Our hope in what we see. we have to learn to place our hope in the god
00:08:27.096 --> 00:08:28.497
We have to learn to place our hope in the god of the universe who decided
00:08:28.564 --> 00:08:30.600
Our hope in the god of the universe who decided that you were necessary
00:08:30.666 --> 00:08:31.934
Of the universe who decided that you were necessary for creation before you were
00:08:32.001 --> 00:08:33.836
That you were necessary for creation before you were even formed in the womb.
00:08:33.903 --> 00:08:35.805
For creation before you were even formed in the womb. that's where we have
00:08:35.871 --> 00:08:36.973
Even formed in the womb. that's where we have to derive our sense
00:08:37.039 --> 00:08:38.007
That's where we have to derive our sense of identity.
00:08:38.074 --> 00:08:39.075
To derive our sense of identity. tammy: that's exactly right.
00:08:39.141 --> 00:08:40.142
Of identity. tammy: that's exactly right. there are so many people,
00:08:40.209 --> 00:08:41.210
Tammy: that's exactly right. there are so many people, nona, don't you think,
00:08:41.277 --> 00:08:42.345
There are so many people, nona, don't you think, that feel like rejection
00:08:42.411 --> 00:08:43.512
Nona, don't you think, that feel like rejection keeps chasing them down,
00:08:43.579 --> 00:08:44.580
That feel like rejection keeps chasing them down, keeps finding them somehow?
00:08:44.647 --> 00:08:46.315
Keeps chasing them down, keeps finding them somehow? how can they ever be free?
00:08:46.382 --> 00:08:48.684
Keeps finding them somehow? how can they ever be free? how can they heal from it?
00:08:48.751 --> 00:08:49.952
I think with me
00:08:51.153 --> 00:08:52.788
I think with me and the rejection
00:08:52.855 --> 00:08:53.990
And the rejection i felt in my own life has
00:08:54.056 --> 00:08:55.157
I felt in my own life has always been loosely tied
00:08:55.224 --> 00:08:56.959
Always been loosely tied to even my music career,
00:08:57.026 --> 00:08:58.728
I was dropped from the deal,
00:09:00.563 --> 00:09:02.198
I was dropped from the deal, dropped from a booking agent,
00:09:02.264 --> 00:09:03.532
I was dropped from the deal, dropped from a booking agent, put on the biggest tour
00:09:03.599 --> 00:09:04.600
Dropped from a booking agent, put on the biggest tour and then taken off.
00:09:04.667 --> 00:09:05.668
Put on the biggest tour and then taken off. all the different things
00:09:05.735 --> 00:09:06.769
And then taken off. all the different things where your value and worth
00:09:06.836 --> 00:09:09.872
All the different things where your value and worth seems so tied
00:09:09.939 --> 00:09:11.073
Where your value and worth seems so tied into these things.
00:09:11.140 --> 00:09:12.108
Seems so tied into these things. then when rejection comes,
00:09:12.174 --> 00:09:13.509
Into these things. then when rejection comes, everything's shifted,
00:09:13.576 --> 00:09:14.577
Then when rejection comes, everything's shifted, everything's changed.
00:09:14.644 --> 00:09:15.745
Everything's shifted, everything's changed. so is the gift
00:09:15.811 --> 00:09:17.446
Everything's changed. so is the gift learning how to unpack,
00:09:17.513 --> 00:09:19.281
So is the gift learning how to unpack, unwrap what rejection looks
00:09:19.348 --> 00:09:21.651
Learning how to unpack, unwrap what rejection looks like to see what's inside
00:09:21.717 --> 00:09:23.319
Unwrap what rejection looks like to see what's inside of that gift to go
00:09:23.386 --> 00:09:24.954
Like to see what's inside of that gift to go if i'm given better tools,
00:09:25.021 --> 00:09:26.255
Of that gift to go if i'm given better tools, i might be able to deal
00:09:26.322 --> 00:09:27.857
If i'm given better tools, i might be able to deal with this better
00:09:27.923 --> 00:09:28.924
I might be able to deal with this better when rejection comes
00:09:28.991 --> 00:09:29.992
With this better when rejection comes and hits me again.
00:09:30.059 --> 00:09:31.060
When rejection comes and hits me again. what would you speak to that?
00:09:31.127 --> 00:09:32.662
And hits me again. what would you speak to that? and i feel like you've
00:09:32.728 --> 00:09:33.963
What would you speak to that? and i feel like you've written a lot about that
00:09:34.030 --> 00:09:35.297
And i feel like you've written a lot about that in your book,
00:09:35.364 --> 00:09:36.365
Written a lot about that in your book, which is helpful for people
00:09:36.432 --> 00:09:37.700
In your book, which is helpful for people that feel like i'm trapped
00:09:37.767 --> 00:09:39.035
Which is helpful for people that feel like i'm trapped in rejection.
00:09:39.101 --> 00:09:40.102
That feel like i'm trapped in rejection. nona: well, one of
00:09:40.169 --> 00:09:41.404
In rejection. nona: well, one of the through-lines in the book
00:09:41.470 --> 00:09:42.805
Nona: well, one of the through-lines in the book is the story
00:09:42.872 --> 00:09:44.240
The through-lines in the book is the story of david and goliath.
00:09:44.306 --> 00:09:45.975
Is the story of david and goliath. because, you know, we all
00:09:46.042 --> 00:09:48.144
Of david and goliath. because, you know, we all know about david and goliath
00:09:48.210 --> 00:09:49.679
Because, you know, we all know about david and goliath and how there's this
00:09:49.745 --> 00:09:50.946
Know about david and goliath and how there's this young shepherd boy that
00:09:51.013 --> 00:09:52.181
And how there's this young shepherd boy that slays this nine-foot-tall
00:09:52.248 --> 00:09:53.249
Young shepherd boy that slays this nine-foot-tall philistine giant.
00:09:53.315 --> 00:09:54.316
Slays this nine-foot-tall philistine giant. well, in first samuel
00:09:54.383 --> 00:09:55.584
Philistine giant. well, in first samuel chapter 17, at verse 32:
00:09:55.651 --> 00:09:57.653
Now when we hear that,
00:10:38.427 --> 00:10:40.496
Now when we hear that, we're like, yeah, david!
00:10:40.563 --> 00:10:43.332
Now when we hear that, we're like, yeah, david! but if you go back
00:10:43.399 --> 00:10:44.633
We're like, yeah, david! but if you go back just one chapter,
00:10:44.700 --> 00:10:46.302
But if you go back just one chapter, and this is where i think
00:10:46.368 --> 00:10:47.636
Just one chapter, and this is where i think the whole idea of rejection
00:10:47.703 --> 00:10:49.105
And this is where i think the whole idea of rejection being a gift really seeped
00:10:49.171 --> 00:10:50.906
The whole idea of rejection being a gift really seeped into my understanding.
00:10:50.973 --> 00:10:52.742
If you go back one chapter,
00:10:52.842 --> 00:10:53.743
If you go back one chapter, you find that the lord
00:10:53.809 --> 00:10:55.277
If you go back one chapter, you find that the lord decided that he was going
00:10:55.344 --> 00:10:56.812
You find that the lord decided that he was going to make one of jesse's sons
00:10:56.879 --> 00:10:59.782
Decided that he was going to make one of jesse's sons the next king of israel.
00:10:59.849 --> 00:11:01.016
To make one of jesse's sons the next king of israel. for those who know the story,
00:11:01.083 --> 00:11:02.485
It turns out that it was
00:11:02.585 --> 00:11:03.919
It turns out that it was david who was going to be
00:11:03.986 --> 00:11:05.387
It turns out that it was david who was going to be the next king of israel.
00:11:05.454 --> 00:11:06.622
Goes to jesse's house
00:11:08.090 --> 00:11:09.058
Goes to jesse's house and he's like, "show me
00:11:09.125 --> 00:11:10.359
And he's like, "show me all of your sons,
00:11:10.426 --> 00:11:11.427
All of your sons, because i'm going to anoint
00:11:11.494 --> 00:11:12.728
Because i'm going to anoint one of them king."
00:11:12.795 --> 00:11:13.796
One of them king." he didn't tell him that,
00:11:13.863 --> 00:11:15.097
He didn't tell him that, but he knew.
00:11:15.164 --> 00:11:16.165
But he knew. it says that all of the sons
00:11:16.232 --> 00:11:17.600
Jesse had all his sons
00:11:19.135 --> 00:11:20.336
Jesse had all his sons come to samuel.
00:11:20.402 --> 00:11:21.670
Jesse had all his sons come to samuel. but there was one that
00:11:21.737 --> 00:11:23.005
Come to samuel. but there was one that was left out in the field
00:11:23.072 --> 00:11:24.240
But there was one that was left out in the field by himself to tend sheep.
00:11:24.306 --> 00:11:26.509
Was left out in the field by himself to tend sheep. and so, samuel looks at
00:11:26.575 --> 00:11:27.810
By himself to tend sheep. and so, samuel looks at all the sons, and he's like,
00:11:27.877 --> 00:11:29.245
And so, samuel looks at all the sons, and he's like, "none of these are
00:11:29.311 --> 00:11:30.312
All the sons, and he's like, "none of these are the chosen one.
00:11:30.379 --> 00:11:31.380
"none of these are the chosen one. are these all the sons
00:11:31.447 --> 00:11:32.515
The chosen one. are these all the sons you have?"
00:11:32.581 --> 00:11:33.582
Are these all the sons you have?" and jesse's like, "oh,
00:11:33.649 --> 00:11:34.650
You have?" and jesse's like, "oh, there is still the youngest.
00:11:34.717 --> 00:11:35.818
And jesse's like, "oh, there is still the youngest. he's out in the field
00:11:35.885 --> 00:11:36.986
There is still the youngest. he's out in the field tending the sheep."
00:11:37.052 --> 00:11:38.053
He's out in the field tending the sheep." so it wasn't that david
00:11:38.120 --> 00:11:39.188
Tending the sheep." so it wasn't that david wasn't there because
00:11:39.255 --> 00:11:40.256
So it wasn't that david wasn't there because they didn't know where
00:11:40.322 --> 00:11:41.323
Wasn't there because they didn't know where he was, it's that
00:11:41.390 --> 00:11:42.324
They didn't know where he was, it's that they knew where he was,
00:11:42.391 --> 00:11:43.359
He was, it's that they knew where he was, but they didn't invite him.
00:11:43.425 --> 00:11:44.627
They knew where he was, but they didn't invite him. and in that case, him being
00:11:44.693 --> 00:11:46.061
But they didn't invite him. and in that case, him being left out in the field
00:11:46.128 --> 00:11:47.463
And in that case, him being left out in the field to tend those sheep
00:11:47.530 --> 00:11:48.597
Left out in the field to tend those sheep and fight those lions
00:11:48.664 --> 00:11:49.732
To tend those sheep and fight those lions and fight those bears
00:11:49.799 --> 00:11:50.866
And fight those lions and fight those bears becomes the necessary
00:11:50.933 --> 00:11:52.168
And fight those bears becomes the necessary precondition for him
00:11:52.234 --> 00:11:53.969
Becomes the necessary precondition for him to have the courage in
00:11:54.036 --> 00:11:55.137
Precondition for him to have the courage in the lord to defeat goliath.
00:11:55.204 --> 00:11:58.307
To have the courage in the lord to defeat goliath. and the contention that
00:11:58.374 --> 00:11:59.441
The lord to defeat goliath. and the contention that i've been making, and
00:11:59.508 --> 00:12:00.442
And the contention that i've been making, and i really want people
00:12:00.509 --> 00:12:01.477
I've been making, and i really want people to understand, is that
00:12:01.544 --> 00:12:02.645
I really want people to understand, is that every rejection contains
00:12:02.711 --> 00:12:04.213
To understand, is that every rejection contains the gift of an inflection
00:12:04.280 --> 00:12:06.315
Every rejection contains the gift of an inflection point because rejection
00:12:06.382 --> 00:12:08.384
The gift of an inflection point because rejection positions you for purpose.
00:12:08.450 --> 00:12:10.619
Point because rejection positions you for purpose. in the case of david,
00:12:10.686 --> 00:12:11.887
Positions you for purpose. in the case of david, he would have never had
00:12:11.954 --> 00:12:13.155
In the case of david, he would have never had the courage to stand
00:12:13.222 --> 00:12:14.456
He would have never had the courage to stand before goliath.
00:12:14.523 --> 00:12:15.491
The courage to stand before goliath. i mean, warriors were
00:12:15.558 --> 00:12:16.959
Before goliath. i mean, warriors were afraid of goliath.
00:12:17.026 --> 00:12:18.194
I mean, warriors were afraid of goliath. here's this young shepherd boy
00:12:18.260 --> 00:12:19.395
Afraid of goliath. here's this young shepherd boy who's like, i'll fight him.
00:12:19.461 --> 00:12:20.696
Here's this young shepherd boy who's like, i'll fight him. why? because he was left out
00:12:20.763 --> 00:12:22.064
Who's like, i'll fight him. why? because he was left out in the field by himself
00:12:22.131 --> 00:12:24.166
Why? because he was left out in the field by himself to tend sheep.
00:12:24.233 --> 00:12:25.734
In the field by himself to tend sheep. that enabled him
00:12:25.801 --> 00:12:27.203
To tend sheep. that enabled him to fight off lions and bears
00:12:27.269 --> 00:12:28.304
That enabled him to fight off lions and bears with nobody but the lord,
00:12:28.370 --> 00:12:29.705
To fight off lions and bears with nobody but the lord, and that gave him the courage
00:12:29.772 --> 00:12:30.906
With nobody but the lord, and that gave him the courage he needed to stand
00:12:30.973 --> 00:12:31.941
And that gave him the courage he needed to stand and to fight.
00:12:32.007 --> 00:12:33.008
He needed to stand and to fight. so, rejection positions you
00:12:33.075 --> 00:12:34.076
And to fight. so, rejection positions you for purpose.
00:12:34.143 --> 00:12:35.177
So, rejection positions you for purpose. what i encourage people to do
00:12:35.244 --> 00:12:36.579
For purpose. what i encourage people to do is when you experience
00:12:36.645 --> 00:12:37.680
What i encourage people to do is when you experience rejection, instead of saying,
00:12:37.746 --> 00:12:39.448
Is when you experience rejection, instead of saying, oh, what's wrong with me?
00:12:39.515 --> 00:12:41.417
Rejection, instead of saying, oh, what's wrong with me? ask, god, what are
00:12:41.483 --> 00:12:42.551
Blynda: i remember reading
00:12:44.887 --> 00:12:45.855
Blynda: i remember reading where you also said
00:12:45.921 --> 00:12:46.922
Where you also said it's like an invitation
00:12:46.989 --> 00:12:47.990
It's like an invitation for transformation.
00:12:48.057 --> 00:12:49.058
For transformation. when you think about
00:12:49.124 --> 00:12:50.125
When you think about an invitation to something,
00:12:50.192 --> 00:12:51.193
An invitation to something, it's like, oh, i want to be
00:12:51.260 --> 00:12:52.695
And you always want
00:12:53.863 --> 00:12:54.830
And you always want to accept it.
00:12:54.897 --> 00:12:55.898
And you always want to accept it. this is like, i'm accepting
00:12:55.965 --> 00:12:56.966
To accept it. this is like, i'm accepting this invitation for
00:12:57.032 --> 00:12:58.033
This is like, i'm accepting this invitation for transformation by saying,
00:12:58.100 --> 00:12:59.501
This invitation for transformation by saying, okay, to the rejection.
00:12:59.568 --> 00:13:01.070
Transformation by saying, okay, to the rejection. that's pretty powerful.
00:13:01.136 --> 00:13:03.138
Okay, to the rejection. that's pretty powerful. and really, when i think
00:13:03.205 --> 00:13:04.306
That's pretty powerful. and really, when i think about the story of david,
00:13:04.373 --> 00:13:05.507
And really, when i think about the story of david, i think, okay, his life
00:13:05.574 --> 00:13:06.942
About the story of david, i think, okay, his life was transformed clearly
00:13:07.009 --> 00:13:09.211
I think, okay, his life was transformed clearly by being told that
00:13:09.278 --> 00:13:10.713
Was transformed clearly by being told that he's going to be king.
00:13:10.779 --> 00:13:12.314
By being told that he's going to be king. then he went, but at that
00:13:12.381 --> 00:13:13.749
He's going to be king. then he went, but at that moment -- at that moment,
00:13:13.816 --> 00:13:15.517
Then he went, but at that moment -- at that moment, i don't know if i've ever sat
00:13:15.584 --> 00:13:16.986
Moment -- at that moment, i don't know if i've ever sat and really thought about,
00:13:17.052 --> 00:13:18.554
I don't know if i've ever sat and really thought about, did he experience
00:13:18.621 --> 00:13:20.155
And really thought about, did he experience that devastating feeling
00:13:20.222 --> 00:13:21.991
Did he experience that devastating feeling of rejection?
00:13:22.057 --> 00:13:23.359
That devastating feeling of rejection? nona: well, if you read
00:13:23.425 --> 00:13:24.460
Of rejection? nona: well, if you read the psalms, and they're really
00:13:24.526 --> 00:13:25.561
Nona: well, if you read the psalms, and they're really powerful, there are several
00:13:25.628 --> 00:13:26.629
The psalms, and they're really powerful, there are several psalms where david actually
00:13:26.695 --> 00:13:28.330
Powerful, there are several psalms where david actually writes about how he was born
00:13:28.397 --> 00:13:30.699
Psalms where david actually writes about how he was born in iniquity.
00:13:30.766 --> 00:13:31.834
Writes about how he was born in iniquity. he talks about how he was
00:13:31.901 --> 00:13:33.202
In iniquity. he talks about how he was shunned by his family.
00:13:33.269 --> 00:13:34.703
He talks about how he was shunned by his family. he talks about
00:13:34.770 --> 00:13:35.938
Shunned by his family. he talks about how he was rejected.
00:13:36.005 --> 00:13:37.506
He talks about how he was rejected. and so, we celebrate
00:13:37.573 --> 00:13:39.375
How he was rejected. and so, we celebrate what happens on the day
00:13:39.441 --> 00:13:40.542
And so, we celebrate what happens on the day of the battle, but
00:13:40.609 --> 00:13:41.844
What happens on the day of the battle, but we don't see what happens
00:13:41.911 --> 00:13:43.045
Of the battle, but we don't see what happens behind the scenes.
00:13:43.112 --> 00:13:44.380
We don't see what happens behind the scenes. that's the rejection that
00:13:44.446 --> 00:13:45.614
Behind the scenes. that's the rejection that prepares you for the battle.
00:13:45.681 --> 00:13:47.149
That's the rejection that prepares you for the battle. it's so funny because
00:13:47.216 --> 00:13:48.450
Prepares you for the battle. it's so funny because i'm a speaker now
00:13:48.517 --> 00:13:50.352
It's so funny because i'm a speaker now and i do all of this,
00:13:50.419 --> 00:13:51.654
I'm a speaker now and i do all of this, but it's only because
00:13:51.720 --> 00:13:52.788
And i do all of this, but it's only because of rejection.
00:13:52.855 --> 00:13:53.923
But it's only because of rejection. like i actually had
00:13:53.989 --> 00:13:55.257
Of rejection. like i actually had a manager, i was doing
00:13:55.324 --> 00:13:56.759
Like i actually had a manager, i was doing speaking for a company.
00:13:56.825 --> 00:13:57.826
A manager, i was doing speaking for a company. i had a manager tell me
00:13:57.893 --> 00:13:58.894
Speaking for a company. i had a manager tell me that she didn't want me
00:13:58.961 --> 00:13:59.895
I had a manager tell me that she didn't want me to do any more speaking
00:13:59.962 --> 00:14:00.963
That she didn't want me to do any more speaking for the company.
00:14:01.030 --> 00:14:02.031
To do any more speaking for the company. but people were still
00:14:02.097 --> 00:14:03.098
For the company. but people were still inviting me to speak
00:14:03.165 --> 00:14:04.166
But people were still inviting me to speak on behalf of the company.
00:14:04.233 --> 00:14:05.234
Inviting me to speak on behalf of the company. and so, i had to tell them,
00:14:05.301 --> 00:14:06.535
On behalf of the company. and so, i had to tell them, hey, i can't do this anymore.
00:14:06.602 --> 00:14:07.603
And so, i had to tell them, hey, i can't do this anymore. they were like, "well,
00:14:07.670 --> 00:14:08.671
Hey, i can't do this anymore. they were like, "well, can you just speak
00:14:08.737 --> 00:14:09.738
They were like, "well, can you just speak as you like without
00:14:09.805 --> 00:14:11.206
Can you just speak as you like without the company title or name?
00:14:11.273 --> 00:14:12.508
As you like without the company title or name? can you just do that?"
00:14:12.574 --> 00:14:13.809
The company title or name? can you just do that?" so, i started to do it,
00:14:13.876 --> 00:14:15.844
Can you just do that?" so, i started to do it, and i couldn't get paid
00:14:15.911 --> 00:14:17.313
So, i started to do it, and i couldn't get paid when i was speaking
00:14:17.379 --> 00:14:18.514
And i couldn't get paid when i was speaking for the company, but when
00:14:18.580 --> 00:14:19.715
When i was speaking for the company, but when i started to speak as me,
00:14:19.782 --> 00:14:20.950
For the company, but when i started to speak as me, then i could get paid.
00:14:21.016 --> 00:14:22.084
I started to speak as me, then i could get paid. it's all of those things
00:14:22.151 --> 00:14:23.352
Then i could get paid. it's all of those things where rejection positions you
00:14:23.419 --> 00:14:24.853
It's all of those things where rejection positions you for purpose.
00:14:24.920 --> 00:14:25.921
It's like everything
00:14:27.089 --> 00:14:28.057
It's like everything you're saying positions you
00:14:28.123 --> 00:14:29.558
You're saying positions you for purpose
00:14:29.625 --> 00:14:30.659
For purpose in that redirecting.
00:14:30.726 --> 00:14:32.127
In that redirecting. that god, if you believe
00:14:32.194 --> 00:14:33.696
Do you believe that
00:14:34.897 --> 00:14:35.898
Do you believe that he can redirect anything?
00:14:35.965 --> 00:14:37.766
Do you believe that he can redirect anything? if you can look at,
00:14:37.833 --> 00:14:39.034
He can redirect anything? if you can look at, if you can somehow
00:14:39.101 --> 00:14:40.436
If you can look at, if you can somehow get to a place of just saying
00:14:40.502 --> 00:14:41.670
If you can somehow get to a place of just saying i believe, then even if
00:14:41.737 --> 00:14:43.038
Get to a place of just saying i believe, then even if it hurts, it's painful, but
00:14:43.105 --> 00:14:45.007
I believe, then even if it hurts, it's painful, but i believe, and i trust god
00:14:45.074 --> 00:14:46.342
It hurts, it's painful, but i believe, and i trust god that he's in the details.
00:14:46.408 --> 00:14:47.910
I believe, and i trust god that he's in the details. that he can turn this around
00:14:47.977 --> 00:14:49.278
That he's in the details. that he can turn this around and he will redirect us.
00:14:49.345 --> 00:14:50.913
That he can turn this around and he will redirect us. i think, just as you touched
00:14:50.980 --> 00:14:52.114
And he will redirect us. i think, just as you touched on that story of david
00:14:52.181 --> 00:14:53.248
I think, just as you touched on that story of david and goliath, my takeaway were
00:14:53.315 --> 00:14:55.250
On that story of david and goliath, my takeaway were four insights, four insights.
00:14:55.317 --> 00:14:57.553
And goliath, my takeaway were four insights, four insights. you touched on the one,
00:14:57.619 --> 00:14:58.654
Four insights, four insights. you touched on the one, the gift of rejection
00:14:58.721 --> 00:15:00.055
You touched on the one, the gift of rejection positions you for purpose.
00:15:00.122 --> 00:15:01.724
The gift of rejection positions you for purpose. the other, the gift
00:15:01.790 --> 00:15:02.925
Positions you for purpose. the other, the gift of rejection reveals the role
00:15:02.992 --> 00:15:04.660
The other, the gift of rejection reveals the role of people's lives
00:15:04.727 --> 00:15:05.894
Of rejection reveals the role of people's lives in your destiny.
00:15:05.961 --> 00:15:07.196
Of people's lives in your destiny. three: the gift of rejection
00:15:07.262 --> 00:15:08.464
In your destiny. three: the gift of rejection anchors your identity, which
00:15:08.530 --> 00:15:10.232
Three: the gift of rejection anchors your identity, which you talked about earlier.
00:15:10.299 --> 00:15:11.367
Anchors your identity, which you talked about earlier. and four: the gift
00:15:11.433 --> 00:15:12.534
You talked about earlier. and four: the gift of rejection draws you
00:15:12.601 --> 00:15:13.736
What's the most important one?
00:15:15.738 --> 00:15:17.406
What's the most important one? nona: they're all important,
00:15:17.473 --> 00:15:18.540
Nona: they're all important, but the last one, i think,
00:15:18.607 --> 00:15:19.675
But the last one, i think, is critical because when
00:15:19.742 --> 00:15:21.076
Is critical because when you're faced with rejection,
00:15:21.143 --> 00:15:22.611
You're faced with rejection, your first response,
00:15:22.678 --> 00:15:23.779
Your first response, if you don't understand
00:15:23.846 --> 00:15:24.880
If you don't understand that it is a gift,
00:15:24.947 --> 00:15:25.981
To take it personally.
00:15:27.349 --> 00:15:29.618
To take it personally. when you take it personally,
00:15:29.685 --> 00:15:30.919
To take it personally. when you take it personally, it can end up separating you
00:15:30.986 --> 00:15:32.287
When you take it personally, it can end up separating you from god because you're like,
00:15:32.354 --> 00:15:34.089
It can end up separating you from god because you're like, why did this happen?
00:15:34.156 --> 00:15:35.224
From god because you're like, why did this happen? you know, my own mother
00:15:35.290 --> 00:15:36.558
Why did this happen? you know, my own mother situation, why, lord,
00:15:36.625 --> 00:15:38.093
You know, my own mother situation, why, lord, would you let me be born
00:15:38.160 --> 00:15:39.194
Situation, why, lord, would you let me be born to a mom who would let
00:15:39.261 --> 00:15:40.362
Would you let me be born to a mom who would let her boyfriend abuse me
00:15:40.429 --> 00:15:41.597
To a mom who would let her boyfriend abuse me as a child?
00:15:41.663 --> 00:15:42.631
Her boyfriend abuse me as a child? god, why would you cause
00:15:42.698 --> 00:15:44.366
As a child? god, why would you cause my friends to abandon me
00:15:44.433 --> 00:15:46.035
God, why would you cause my friends to abandon me when i when i had need?
00:15:46.101 --> 00:15:47.569
My friends to abandon me when i when i had need? why would you allow me
00:15:47.636 --> 00:15:48.804
When i when i had need? why would you allow me to be humiliated?
00:15:48.871 --> 00:15:49.972
Why would you allow me to be humiliated? all those questions.
00:15:50.039 --> 00:15:51.173
To be humiliated? all those questions. but once you understand,
00:15:51.240 --> 00:15:52.541
All those questions. but once you understand, god said, "i will never
00:15:52.608 --> 00:15:53.609
But once you understand, god said, "i will never leave you.
00:15:53.675 --> 00:15:54.743
God said, "i will never leave you. i will never forsake you."
00:15:54.810 --> 00:15:55.878
Leave you. i will never forsake you." to leave someone
00:15:55.944 --> 00:15:57.012
I will never forsake you." to leave someone is to physically separate
00:15:57.079 --> 00:15:58.213
To leave someone is to physically separate yourself from them.
00:15:58.280 --> 00:15:59.448
Is to physically separate yourself from them. to forsake someone is
00:15:59.515 --> 00:16:00.649
Yourself from them. to forsake someone is to emotionally separate
00:16:00.716 --> 00:16:02.084
God said, "i will never
00:16:03.352 --> 00:16:04.453
God said, "i will never physically or emotionally
00:16:04.520 --> 00:16:05.687
Physically or emotionally separate myself from you,
00:16:05.754 --> 00:16:07.222
Separate myself from you, but you have to be willing
00:16:07.289 --> 00:16:08.724
But you have to be willing to stay near me
00:16:08.791 --> 00:16:10.392
Even when there's pain."
00:16:12.127 --> 00:16:13.796
Even when there's pain." that's a decision we have
00:16:13.862 --> 00:16:15.230
Even when there's pain." that's a decision we have to make because we get
00:16:15.297 --> 00:16:16.398
That's a decision we have to make because we get so fixated on
00:16:16.465 --> 00:16:17.766
To make because we get so fixated on who walked away,
00:16:17.833 --> 00:16:19.034
So fixated on who walked away, that we forget who never left.
00:16:19.101 --> 00:16:21.103
Who walked away, that we forget who never left. god is always there.
00:16:21.170 --> 00:16:22.337
That we forget who never left. god is always there. blynda: that's so good.
00:16:22.404 --> 00:16:23.405
God is always there. blynda: that's so good. is that romans 8:28?
00:16:23.472 --> 00:16:24.473
Blynda: that's so good. is that romans 8:28? he is working it all for good,
00:16:24.540 --> 00:16:26.241
Is that romans 8:28? he is working it all for good, we just have to trust him.
00:16:26.308 --> 00:16:28.010
He is working it all for good, we just have to trust him. we have to believe,
00:16:28.077 --> 00:16:29.244
We just have to trust him. we have to believe, and we have to accept
00:16:29.311 --> 00:16:30.712
We have to believe, and we have to accept the invitation to just sit
00:16:30.779 --> 00:16:32.815
And we have to accept the invitation to just sit in it for a minute
00:16:32.881 --> 00:16:34.383
The invitation to just sit in it for a minute and to be okay with, okay,
00:16:34.450 --> 00:16:36.752
In it for a minute and to be okay with, okay, this feels uncomfortable,
00:16:36.819 --> 00:16:38.087
And to be okay with, okay, this feels uncomfortable, this feels painful, but
00:16:38.153 --> 00:16:39.254
This feels uncomfortable, this feels painful, but god, you've got something
00:16:39.321 --> 00:16:40.456
This feels painful, but god, you've got something for me in it.
00:16:40.522 --> 00:16:42.191
God, you've got something for me in it. tammy: and really
00:16:42.257 --> 00:16:43.425
For me in it. tammy: and really believing that.
00:16:43.492 --> 00:16:44.693
Tammy: and really believing that. i think sometimes a struggle
00:16:44.760 --> 00:16:45.861
Believing that. i think sometimes a struggle for people is
00:16:45.928 --> 00:16:47.463
I think sometimes a struggle for people is i hear what you're saying.
00:16:47.529 --> 00:16:49.298
For people is i hear what you're saying. it makes sense.
00:16:49.364 --> 00:16:51.133
I hear what you're saying. it makes sense. how do i make it make sense
00:16:51.200 --> 00:16:53.102
It makes sense. how do i make it make sense for me and my story?
00:16:53.168 --> 00:16:55.437
How do i make it make sense for me and my story? but if you had a minute with
00:16:55.504 --> 00:16:56.772
For me and my story? but if you had a minute with somebody sitting on a plane,
00:16:56.839 --> 00:16:58.006
But if you had a minute with somebody sitting on a plane, sitting on the other side
00:16:58.073 --> 00:16:59.174
Somebody sitting on a plane, sitting on the other side of the tv, what would you say
00:16:59.241 --> 00:17:00.742
Sitting on the other side of the tv, what would you say to them to just give them
00:17:00.809 --> 00:17:01.810
Of the tv, what would you say to them to just give them some hope today?
00:17:01.877 --> 00:17:03.579
To them to just give them some hope today? nona: so, i will speak
00:17:03.645 --> 00:17:05.013
Some hope today? nona: so, i will speak directly to you because
00:17:05.080 --> 00:17:07.749
Nona: so, i will speak directly to you because i know that when rejection
00:17:07.816 --> 00:17:08.817
Directly to you because i know that when rejection happens, it feels like
00:17:08.884 --> 00:17:10.452
I know that when rejection happens, it feels like a personal assault
00:17:10.519 --> 00:17:12.287
Happens, it feels like a personal assault against who we are.
00:17:12.354 --> 00:17:14.089
A personal assault against who we are. this person made a choice,
00:17:14.156 --> 00:17:15.958
Against who we are. this person made a choice, and that choice wasn't me.
00:17:16.024 --> 00:17:17.893
This person made a choice, and that choice wasn't me. but i want you to understand
00:17:17.960 --> 00:17:19.495
And that choice wasn't me. but i want you to understand that there are two types
00:17:19.561 --> 00:17:20.696
But i want you to understand that there are two types of people in your life.
00:17:20.762 --> 00:17:22.197
That there are two types of people in your life. there are those who are
00:17:22.264 --> 00:17:23.365
Of people in your life. there are those who are attached, and there are
00:17:23.432 --> 00:17:24.600
There are those who are attached, and there are those who are assigned.
00:17:24.666 --> 00:17:26.135
Attached, and there are those who are assigned. when someone is attached
00:17:26.201 --> 00:17:27.469
Those who are assigned. when someone is attached to you, they are connected
00:17:27.536 --> 00:17:28.637
When someone is attached to you, they are connected to you for as long as the
00:17:28.704 --> 00:17:29.972
To you, they are connected to you for as long as the relationship benefits them.
00:17:30.038 --> 00:17:31.707
To you for as long as the relationship benefits them. but they will detach
00:17:31.773 --> 00:17:33.108
Relationship benefits them. but they will detach the moment that you stop
00:17:33.175 --> 00:17:34.309
But they will detach the moment that you stop channeling benefits
00:17:34.376 --> 00:17:35.444
The moment that you stop channeling benefits in their direction.
00:17:35.511 --> 00:17:36.645
Channeling benefits in their direction. what happens is
00:17:36.712 --> 00:17:37.746
In their direction. what happens is their detachment
00:17:37.813 --> 00:17:38.914
What happens is their detachment triggers insecurity.
00:17:38.981 --> 00:17:40.182
Their detachment triggers insecurity. so, we start to wonder,
00:17:40.249 --> 00:17:41.316
Triggers insecurity. so, we start to wonder, what do i have to do to get
00:17:41.383 --> 00:17:42.351
So, we start to wonder, what do i have to do to get you to attach to me again?
00:17:42.417 --> 00:17:44.019
What do i have to do to get you to attach to me again? people who are assigned
00:17:44.086 --> 00:17:45.154
You to attach to me again? people who are assigned to you are not connected
00:17:45.220 --> 00:17:46.555
People who are assigned to you are not connected to you for what they can
00:17:46.622 --> 00:17:47.723
To you are not connected to you for what they can get out of the relationship,
00:17:47.789 --> 00:17:49.024
To you for what they can get out of the relationship, they're connected to you
00:17:49.091 --> 00:17:50.125
Get out of the relationship, they're connected to you for what they can contribute
00:17:50.192 --> 00:17:51.160
They're connected to you for what they can contribute to the relationship.
00:17:51.226 --> 00:17:52.494
For what they can contribute to the relationship. those are the people that
00:17:52.561 --> 00:17:53.529
To the relationship. those are the people that you have to pray
00:17:53.595 --> 00:17:54.663
Those are the people that you have to pray for discernment for god
00:17:54.730 --> 00:17:55.931
You have to pray for discernment for god to show you who is assigned
00:17:55.998 --> 00:17:57.332
For discernment for god to show you who is assigned to me in my life so i can
00:17:57.399 --> 00:17:58.700
To show you who is assigned to me in my life so i can stop giving assignment
00:17:58.767 --> 00:18:00.135
To me in my life so i can stop giving assignment energy to attached people.
00:18:00.202 --> 00:18:02.371
Stop giving assignment energy to attached people. attached people,
00:18:02.437 --> 00:18:03.438
Energy to attached people. attached people, you've got to love them.
00:18:03.505 --> 00:18:04.740
Attached people, you've got to love them. you give grace to them,
00:18:04.806 --> 00:18:06.141
You've got to love them. you give grace to them, but you do not allow them
00:18:06.208 --> 00:18:07.276
You give grace to them, but you do not allow them to determine your worth
00:18:07.342 --> 00:18:08.443
But you do not allow them to determine your worth and your value.
00:18:08.510 --> 00:18:09.878
To determine your worth and your value. once they've made a decision
00:18:09.945 --> 00:18:11.079
And your value. once they've made a decision to detach from you,
00:18:11.146 --> 00:18:12.581
Once they've made a decision to detach from you, you accept it, and you pray
00:18:12.648 --> 00:18:14.016
To detach from you, you accept it, and you pray for god to fill the spot
00:18:14.082 --> 00:18:15.617
You accept it, and you pray for god to fill the spot they left open with someone
00:18:15.684 --> 00:18:17.286
For god to fill the spot they left open with someone who will be assigned to you.
00:18:17.352 --> 00:18:18.587
They left open with someone who will be assigned to you. because god will do it
00:18:18.654 --> 00:18:19.888
Who will be assigned to you. because god will do it and he is faithful.
00:18:19.955 --> 00:18:21.256
Because god will do it and he is faithful. blynda: praise god!
00:18:21.323 --> 00:18:22.491
And he is faithful. blynda: praise god! that was like --
00:18:22.558 --> 00:18:23.625
Blynda: praise god! that was like -- i mean, that was so good.
00:18:23.692 --> 00:18:28.564
That was like -- i mean, that was so good. tammy: yes! it's so good.
00:18:28.630 --> 00:18:30.132
I mean, that was so good. tammy: yes! it's so good. that's what i love about you.
00:18:30.199 --> 00:18:31.767
Tammy: yes! it's so good. that's what i love about you. you have so much to say
00:18:31.833 --> 00:18:33.435
That's what i love about you. you have so much to say because you've experienced
00:18:33.502 --> 00:18:34.503
You have so much to say because you've experienced so much.
00:18:34.570 --> 00:18:35.571
Because you've experienced so much. you're wise,
00:18:35.637 --> 00:18:36.638
So much. you're wise, it's rich, it's deep,
00:18:36.705 --> 00:18:37.706
You're wise, it's rich, it's deep, and you've downloaded it
00:18:37.773 --> 00:18:38.774
It's rich, it's deep, and you've downloaded it into this book,
00:18:38.840 --> 00:18:39.841
And you've downloaded it into this book, the gift of rejection .
00:18:39.942 --> 00:18:41.243
Into this book, the gift of rejection . i want to say to you today,
00:18:41.310 --> 00:18:44.146
The gift of rejection . i want to say to you today, i want you to have this book,
00:18:44.213 --> 00:18:45.614
I want to say to you today, i want you to have this book, especially if you're
00:18:45.681 --> 00:18:46.782
I want you to have this book, especially if you're struggling with that and you
00:18:46.848 --> 00:18:47.883
Especially if you're struggling with that and you want a clear understanding.
00:18:47.950 --> 00:18:49.017
Struggling with that and you want a clear understanding. you need a revelation
00:18:49.084 --> 00:18:50.452
Want a clear understanding. you need a revelation from god today.
00:18:50.519 --> 00:18:51.520
You need a revelation from god today. i believe you'll be able
00:18:51.587 --> 00:18:52.588
From god today. i believe you'll be able to find that within
00:18:52.654 --> 00:18:53.655
I believe you'll be able to find that within the pages of this book.
00:18:53.722 --> 00:18:54.723
To find that within the pages of this book. i want to get it
00:18:54.790 --> 00:18:55.791
The pages of this book. i want to get it in your hands.
00:18:55.857 --> 00:18:56.858
I want to get it in your hands. i'm going to tell you how
00:18:56.925 --> 00:18:58.160
In your hands. i'm going to tell you how i can send this to you today.
00:18:58.227 --> 00:18:59.595
I'm going to tell you how i can send this to you today. but first, there are
00:18:59.661 --> 00:19:00.729
I can send this to you today. but first, there are some people right now
00:19:00.796 --> 00:19:01.897
But first, there are some people right now around the world
00:19:01.964 --> 00:19:03.198
Who really, literally need
00:19:03.665 --> 00:19:05.067
Filling up, but they need
00:19:05.133 --> 00:19:07.035
Fresh, clean water.
00:19:07.102 --> 00:19:08.870
They are desperate for
00:19:08.937 --> 00:19:10.138
An answer to their prayers.
00:19:10.205 --> 00:19:11.907
They're desperate
00:19:11.974 --> 00:19:12.908
For somebody to show up.
00:19:12.975 --> 00:19:14.042
And we have an opportunity
00:19:14.109 --> 00:19:15.377
To do that together today.
00:19:15.444 --> 00:19:17.312
Loss, suffering,
00:19:17.379 --> 00:19:20.515
It's heavy.
00:19:20.582 --> 00:19:22.017
These people are carrying it
00:19:22.084 --> 00:19:23.385
Every single day.
00:19:23.452 --> 00:19:24.653
When i see those precious
00:19:24.720 --> 00:19:25.787
Little babies walking,
00:19:25.854 --> 00:19:26.955
I just want to scoop them up
00:19:27.022 --> 00:19:28.290
And say, it's going
00:19:28.357 --> 00:19:29.491
To be okay.
00:19:29.558 --> 00:19:30.692
It's going to get better.
00:19:30.759 --> 00:19:31.927
But it's not going
00:19:31.994 --> 00:19:32.995
To get better unless
00:19:33.061 --> 00:19:34.229
We do something about it.
00:19:34.296 --> 00:19:35.897
And by "we," i mean
00:19:35.964 --> 00:19:37.232
God's people.
00:19:37.299 --> 00:19:38.400
He presents the need.
00:19:38.467 --> 00:19:39.701
It's in front of us.
00:19:39.768 --> 00:19:41.570
Then he presents a solution
00:19:41.637 --> 00:19:43.672
And says, i need you
00:19:43.739 --> 00:19:44.873
To come alongside me.
00:19:44.940 --> 00:19:46.208
Together, we can make
00:19:46.275 --> 00:19:47.476
A difference in the lives
00:19:47.542 --> 00:19:48.610
Of so many people
00:19:48.677 --> 00:19:49.911
Because we come
00:19:49.978 --> 00:19:51.046
In the name of jesus.
00:19:51.113 --> 00:19:52.481
We give them water for life
00:19:52.547 --> 00:19:54.383
-- the water of life!
00:19:54.449 --> 00:19:56.985
I am so privileged.
00:19:57.052 --> 00:19:59.087
Truly! you must know that.
00:19:59.154 --> 00:20:01.256
It's such a privilege for me
00:20:01.323 --> 00:20:02.924
All of these years, 16 years
00:20:02.991 --> 00:20:05.193
To be traveling
00:20:05.260 --> 00:20:06.295
With life outreach,
00:20:06.361 --> 00:20:07.596
Going all over the world,
00:20:07.663 --> 00:20:08.830
Sharing god's great,
00:20:08.897 --> 00:20:10.432
Great good news and
00:20:10.499 --> 00:20:12.034
Sharing the water of life.
00:20:12.100 --> 00:20:14.002
If you've never had a chance
00:20:14.069 --> 00:20:15.470
To give to this incredible
00:20:15.537 --> 00:20:16.638
Outreach, today's the day
00:20:16.705 --> 00:20:17.706
To do it.
00:20:17.773 --> 00:20:18.840
We are trying to build,
00:20:18.907 --> 00:20:20.976
Drill i should say,
00:20:21.043 --> 00:20:22.177
350 water wells in 20 nations.
00:20:22.244 --> 00:20:25.380
Let me tell you what
00:20:25.447 --> 00:20:26.548
That would look like, because
00:20:26.615 --> 00:20:27.683
We can all get involved.
00:20:27.749 --> 00:20:28.850
Blynda, every single person
00:20:28.917 --> 00:20:30.085
Can do something today.
00:20:30.152 --> 00:20:31.219
$48 will provide water
00:20:31.286 --> 00:20:32.754
For ten people for
00:20:32.821 --> 00:20:34.289
The rest of their lives.
00:20:34.356 --> 00:20:36.224
$144 will provide 30 people
00:20:36.291 --> 00:20:39.494
With water for the rest
00:20:39.561 --> 00:20:40.629
Of their lives.
00:20:40.696 --> 00:20:41.763
And for $4,800, we could go in
00:20:41.830 --> 00:20:43.498
And drill a complete well
00:20:43.565 --> 00:20:45.200
For an entire village
00:20:45.267 --> 00:20:46.501
Of about 1000 people
00:20:46.568 --> 00:20:48.003
For the rest of their lives.
00:20:48.070 --> 00:20:49.137
I can't think
00:20:49.204 --> 00:20:50.272
Of a better place
00:20:50.339 --> 00:20:51.406
Than this to put $4,800.
00:20:51.473 --> 00:20:54.176
Go online,
00:20:54.242 --> 00:20:55.243
Give the best gift you can.
00:20:55.310 --> 00:20:56.445
Do whatever
00:20:56.511 --> 00:20:57.512
You can give today.
00:20:57.579 --> 00:20:58.580
It matters today because
00:20:58.647 --> 00:20:59.648
They might not have tomorrow,
00:20:59.715 --> 00:21:00.716
But they have today.
00:21:00.782 --> 00:21:01.783
So, let's act today.
00:21:01.850 --> 00:21:02.918
Right now.
00:21:02.984 --> 00:21:04.386
Every day, thousands of lives are lost
00:21:05.387 --> 00:21:07.556
To waterborne disease,
00:21:07.556 --> 00:21:09.624
And nearly half of those are children
00:21:09.624 --> 00:21:11.626
Under the age of five.
00:21:11.626 --> 00:21:13.662
Through mission: water for life
00:21:13.662 --> 00:21:15.764
You can give mothers hope and children a future
00:21:15.764 --> 00:21:17.999
As we provide clean, life-giving water
00:21:17.999 --> 00:21:20.335
For thousands of children and their families
00:21:20.335 --> 00:21:22.871
Before it's too late.
00:21:22.871 --> 00:21:24.873
With your gift today, you can help drill
00:21:24.873 --> 00:21:26.942
And establish 350 water wells this year.
00:21:26.942 --> 00:21:29.711
Your gift of $24
00:21:29.711 --> 00:21:31.780
Will help provide clean water for five children.
00:21:31.780 --> 00:21:34.049
A gift of $48 will help provide for ten.
00:21:34.049 --> 00:21:36.618
And $144 will help provide
00:21:36.618 --> 00:21:39.154
Life-giving water for 30 people
00:21:39.154 --> 00:21:41.156
For a lifetime.
00:21:41.156 --> 00:21:43.191
With a gift of any amount,
00:21:43.191 --> 00:21:45.227
We'll send you, prayers for my physical health,
00:21:45.227 --> 00:21:47.295
A bible-based collection of 52 prayers designed
00:21:47.295 --> 00:21:49.398
To bring strength, healing, and renewal to every area of your body
00:21:49.398 --> 00:21:53.201
Covering a wide range of physical needs.
00:21:53.201 --> 00:21:55.270
This beautifully crafted book encourages
00:21:55.270 --> 00:21:57.339
Intimate conversations with god.
00:21:57.339 --> 00:21:59.908
With a gift of $100 or more,
00:21:59.908 --> 00:22:02.043
You may request the "armor of god" tumbler set.
00:22:02.043 --> 00:22:04.813
These two 20-ounce stainless steel tumblers
00:22:04.813 --> 00:22:07.082
Each inscribed with ephesians 6:11
00:22:07.082 --> 00:22:09.317
Are a practical and meaningful way
00:22:09.317 --> 00:22:11.386
To carry a reminder of god's strength
00:22:11.386 --> 00:22:13.455
And protection throughout your day.
00:22:13.455 --> 00:22:15.624
Finally, please consider a gift of $1200
00:22:15.624 --> 00:22:18.360
To help provide water for 250 people
00:22:18.360 --> 00:22:20.996
Or a gift of $4800
00:22:20.996 --> 00:22:22.998
To help sponsor a complete well,
00:22:22.998 --> 00:22:25.033
And request our inspiring bronze sculpture,
00:22:25.033 --> 00:22:27.335
"lion of judah."
00:22:27.335 --> 00:22:29.404
Please call, write, or make your gift online today!
00:22:29.404 --> 00:22:35.210
Tammy: i hope you're going
00:22:35.310 --> 00:22:36.311
Tammy: i hope you're going online and giving the best
00:22:36.378 --> 00:22:37.512
Tammy: i hope you're going online and giving the best gift that you can give today.
00:22:37.579 --> 00:22:38.713
Online and giving the best gift that you can give today. you must know, truly,
00:22:38.780 --> 00:22:39.781
Gift that you can give today. you must know, truly, it will make an enormous
00:22:39.848 --> 00:22:41.049
You must know, truly, it will make an enormous difference, and it will
00:22:41.116 --> 00:22:42.117
It will make an enormous difference, and it will change so many lives today.
00:22:42.184 --> 00:22:43.752
Difference, and it will change so many lives today. with any amount that
00:22:43.819 --> 00:22:44.953
Change so many lives today. with any amount that you're able to give today,
00:22:45.020 --> 00:22:46.254
With any amount that you're able to give today, we are going to send you
00:22:46.321 --> 00:22:47.589
You're able to give today, we are going to send you the gift of rejection .
00:22:47.689 --> 00:22:49.458
We are going to send you the gift of rejection . we're going to get it
00:22:49.524 --> 00:22:50.659
The gift of rejection . we're going to get it in your hands, because
00:22:50.725 --> 00:22:51.760
We're going to get it in your hands, because i believe so much
00:22:51.827 --> 00:22:52.828
In your hands, because i believe so much in this message,
00:22:52.894 --> 00:22:53.929
I believe so much in this message, so much in this book,
00:22:53.995 --> 00:22:54.996
In this message, so much in this book, and you need to have it.
00:22:55.063 --> 00:22:56.198
So much in this book, and you need to have it. so, just make sure to request
00:22:56.264 --> 00:22:57.299
And you need to have it. so, just make sure to request it when you call today.
00:22:57.365 --> 00:22:58.433
So, just make sure to request it when you call today. blynda: it's incredible!
00:22:58.500 --> 00:22:59.468
It when you call today. blynda: it's incredible! nona, it has been just
00:22:59.534 --> 00:23:00.635
Blynda: it's incredible! nona, it has been just amazing having you here.
00:23:00.702 --> 00:23:01.770
Nona, it has been just amazing having you here. we're so thankful.
00:23:01.837 --> 00:23:02.904
Amazing having you here. we're so thankful. and really, i feel like
00:23:02.971 --> 00:23:04.005
We're so thankful. and really, i feel like i just had my own
00:23:04.072 --> 00:23:05.006
And really, i feel like i just had my own personal therapy session.
00:23:05.073 --> 00:23:06.074
I just had my own personal therapy session. thank you.
00:23:06.141 --> 00:23:07.175
Personal therapy session. thank you. thank you for your insight.
00:23:07.242 --> 00:23:08.210
Thank you. thank you for your insight. thank you for the work
00:23:08.276 --> 00:23:09.244
Thank you for your insight. thank you for the work you're doing in the body
00:23:09.311 --> 00:23:10.245
Thank you for the work you're doing in the body of christ and for saying
00:23:10.312 --> 00:23:11.313
You're doing in the body of christ and for saying yes -- all the yeses
00:23:11.379 --> 00:23:12.481
Of christ and for saying yes -- all the yeses you've given.
00:23:12.547 --> 00:23:13.582
Yes -- all the yeses you've given. nona: thank you.
00:23:13.648 --> 00:23:14.649
You've given. nona: thank you. tammy: we love you so much.
00:23:14.716 --> 00:23:15.750
Nona: thank you. tammy: we love you so much. thanks for being here.
00:23:15.817 --> 00:23:16.785
Tammy: we love you so much. thanks for being here. and thank you for being here.
00:23:16.852 --> 00:23:17.819
Thanks for being here. and thank you for being here. we'll see you next time
00:23:17.886 --> 00:23:18.854
And thank you for being here. we'll see you next time on life today .
00:23:18.920 --> 00:23:20.255
♪ i speak the name of jesus over you ♪
00:23:31.800 --> 00:23:38.306
♪ in your hurting, in your sorrow ♪
00:23:38.306 --> 00:23:42.177
♪ i will ask my god to move ♪
00:23:42.177 --> 00:23:45.780
♪ i speak the name 'cause it's all that i can do ♪
00:23:45.780 --> 00:23:51.987
♪ in desperation, i'll seek heaven ♪
00:23:51.987 --> 00:23:56.525
♪ and pray this for you ♪
00:23:56.525 --> 00:23:59.027
♪ i'll pray for your healing ♪
00:23:59.027 --> 00:24:02.230
♪ that circumstances will change ♪
00:24:02.230 --> 00:24:05.867
♪ i pray that the fear inside will flee ♪
00:24:05.867 --> 00:24:09.371
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:24:09.371 --> 00:24:12.674
♪ i pray that a breakthrough ♪
00:24:12.674 --> 00:24:16.111
♪ would happen today ♪
00:24:16.111 --> 00:24:19.514
♪ i pray miracles over your life ♪
00:24:19.514 --> 00:24:22.984
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:24:22.984 --> 00:24:25.587
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:24:25.587 --> 00:24:33.194
♪ i speak the name of all authority ♪
00:24:34.129 --> 00:24:40.235
♪ declaring blessings ♪
00:24:40.235 --> 00:24:42.237
♪ every promise he is faithful to keep ♪
00:24:42.237 --> 00:24:47.809
♪ i speak the name ♪
00:24:47.809 --> 00:24:49.811
♪ no grave could ever hold ♪
00:24:49.811 --> 00:24:54.282
♪ he is greater he is stronger ♪
00:24:54.282 --> 00:24:57.586
♪ he's the god of possible ♪
00:24:57.586 --> 00:25:00.855
♪ i pray for your healing ♪
00:25:00.855 --> 00:25:03.892
♪ that circumstances would change ♪
00:25:03.892 --> 00:25:07.596
♪ i pray that the fear inside would flee ♪
00:25:07.596 --> 00:25:10.966
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:25:10.966 --> 00:25:14.402
♪ i pray that a breakthrough ♪
00:25:14.402 --> 00:25:17.806
♪ would happen today ♪
00:25:17.806 --> 00:25:21.176
♪ i pray miracles over your life ♪
00:25:21.176 --> 00:25:24.512
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:25:24.512 --> 00:25:27.248
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:25:27.248 --> 00:25:31.586
♪ oh! ♪
00:25:31.586 --> 00:25:34.589
♪ come believe it ♪
00:25:34.589 --> 00:25:38.259
♪ come receive it ♪
00:25:38.259 --> 00:25:41.997
♪ oh the power of his spirit ♪
00:25:41.997 --> 00:25:45.600
♪ is now forever yours ♪
00:25:45.600 --> 00:25:48.470
♪ come believe it ♪
00:25:48.470 --> 00:25:51.673
♪ come receive it ♪
00:25:51.673 --> 00:25:55.543
♪ in the mighty name of jesus ♪
00:25:55.543 --> 00:25:59.180
♪ all things are possible ♪
00:25:59.180 --> 00:26:05.453
♪ i pray for your healing ♪
00:26:05.453 --> 00:26:08.456
♪ that circumstances would change ♪
00:26:08.456 --> 00:26:12.227
♪ i pray that the fear inside will flee ♪
00:26:12.227 --> 00:26:15.630
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:26:15.630 --> 00:26:19.000
♪ i pray that a breakthrough ♪
00:26:19.000 --> 00:26:22.070
♪ would happen today ♪
00:26:22.070 --> 00:26:25.774
♪ i pray miracles over your life ♪
00:26:25.774 --> 00:26:29.177
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:26:29.177 --> 00:26:32.647
♪ i pray for revival ♪
00:26:32.647 --> 00:26:35.750
♪ for restoration of faith ♪
00:26:35.750 --> 00:26:39.254
♪ i pray that the dead would come to life ♪
00:26:39.254 --> 00:26:42.724
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:26:42.724 --> 00:26:48.496
♪ in jesus' name ♪
00:26:48.496 --> 00:27:01.576
>> this is not a strange part of a believer's life.
00:27:02.711 --> 00:27:05.513
This is something the holy spirit still does today.
00:27:05.513 --> 00:27:08.783
"the god you need to know" -- tomorrow!
00:27:08.783 --> 00:27:12.520
Life today is made possible by the supporters of life outreach international.
00:27:12.620 --> 00:27:16.157
Your gift will be used exclusively for the exempt purposes of life.
00:27:16.157 --> 00:27:19.260
The ministry features specific outreaches
00:27:19.260 --> 00:27:21.329
As examples of the programs it supports and conducts.
00:27:21.329 --> 00:27:23.398
Gifts are considered to be without restriction
00:27:23.398 --> 00:27:25.467
As to use unless explicitly stipulated by the donor.
00:27:25.467 --> 00:27:27.602
The ministry is a member of the ecfa.
00:27:27.602 --> 00:27:27.602

Nona Jones - From Pain To Purpose

August 12, 2025 | S25 E204 | 29:15

Closed captions

Share