I Survived Rejection and You Can Too!

By Mico Scott Holmes

As light as many people take it, rejection is a powerful weapon that the devil uses to destroy the hope, joy and peace of the children of God. There are many types of rejection. My story consists mainly of rejection of family and church.

It is important that my story be not mistaken as a “pity party”. What happened to me is not only real, but the truth as it is told. If what has happened to me defines my state as “a victim”, then it is what it is, but please know that as I type the words of my experiences on this paper I am healed and victorious in Christ Jesus. This testimony is for others who have experience rejection as I have, to know that they are not alone. This testimony is spoken for those who are so hurt from rejection that they are not able to articulate in words how they feel. The purpose of this testimony is to speak loud so that others can release, heal and move on to their next assignment.

Everything that happens in our lives can be used for God to get glory. God gets glory when we give it to Him. As Romans 8:28 states, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. Rejection doesn’t feel good and the effects that it has on an individual can be detrimental to the state of a person’s mind, body and soul if not released. Rejection can be intentional or unintentional. Rejection does not discriminate. It is prey to anyone who is subjectable.

Rejection doesn’t care if you are rich or poor; white or black; born in a family with mother or father or born in a single parent home; female or male; child or adult; rejection is real.

This is my story. Yours may be different, but the one common goal that we share is that we survived. For those who may still battle with the aftermath of rejection, I pray that this testimony will encourage you to tell your story so that you may be healed. Someone’s life depends on your story, mainly yours. Just tell it!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664279476

Mico Scott Holmes

When I was three years old I was adopted by a loving couple who unconditionally wanted and took me in as their own. I am unsure if anyone ever told me that I was adopted, or I just always knew. Regardless, the events that has transpired throughout my entire life always referenced back to the early years of my life.

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Dedication

Dedicated to

Mama, Daddy, Tad, Judah and Ivory

...My reminder of finishing strong...

Jerome, Asher, Simeon and Joshua

... My PUSH when I wanted to quit…

Acknowledgements

of those who inspired me to stay at the keyboard

in order to complete this book

For Spiritual Support….

Each of you played intricate parts of who I am today.

I am grateful for the impartation.

The Church of Christ at Azalea Drive Charleston, SC

Banner of Truth, Inc. Johns Island, SC

Grace Cathedral at Manna Life Center Charleston, SC

My Husband, Jerome

For unselfishly and unconditionally loving,

encouraging and supporting me…

My children….

Asher, Simeon and Joshua

You are the greatest! I saw the end through your eyes….

Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant

EVERY night you ministered me through writing

the chapters of this book...

When I’m Done, I’m Done

They Don’t Know Why They Don’t Like Me

You Missed A Spot

I Don’t Wanna Get Hurt Again

I Just Want You to Support Me

I Found a Way Out

Live Through It

I Got You Covered

Pastor Marvin Winans

I’m Over it Now, You Just Don’t Wanna Know

Three Winans Brothers

If God Be for Us

Lillian Barnes BKA Coach

Thank You for Allowing Me to Use Your ‘Air’; you always speak LIFE to me – I love and appreciate you!

Chapters of My Life

Chapter I: Who Am I?

Rejection From My Family

Chapter II: The INNER me

Rejection from my Church

Chapter III: The OUTTER me

Rejection by Association

Chapter IV: Protecting Me

Why the Walls?

Chapter V: Free me

Rejecting Rejection

Chapter VI: The NEW me

My Recovery

Chapter VII: The REAL Me

Complete Healing

Introduction

Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

As light as many people take it, rejection is a powerful weapon that the devil uses to destroy the hope, joy and peace of the children of God. There are many types of rejection. My story consists mainly of rejection of family and church.

It is important that my story not be mistaken as a pity party. What happened to me is not only real, but the truth as it is told. If what has happened to me defines my state as a victim, then it is what it is, but please know that as I type the words of my experiences on this paper I