Rising After Rejection: Wounded by Circumstances

The Story of Mephibosheth | 2 Samuel 4 & 9 Not all rejection comes from people. Some rejection comes from circumstances. Some wounds come from battles you never chose, losses you never expected, and events you never caused. In this powerful installment of the Rising After Rejection series, Apostle Dr. Delisa Rodgers Harris explores the life of Mephibosheth—a prince whose future was altered by a tragic fall, a family crisis, and years spent hidden in Lo-debar. Yet despite his wounds, limitations, and obscurity, covenant mercy found him and brought him to the king's table. Through a prophetic and trauma-informed lens, this message examines how rejection can shape identity and how God's grace restores what trauma attempts to bury. In This Message: • How trauma can relocate a person into hiding • Why brokenness does not cancel covenant • The impact of being wounded by circumstances beyond your control • How rejection affects identity, self-worth, and belonging • Why restoration often begins before complete healing • The difference between seeing yourself through your limp and seeing yourself through God's covenant Four Dimensions of Rejection in Mephibosheth's Story: Rejected by Circumstances When accidents, family crises, and events outside your control alter the course of your life. Rejected by Culture How people who are different, vulnerable, wounded, or disabled are often overlooked by society. Rejected from Inheritance When the consequences of previous generations affect your opportunities, identity, and sense of belonging. Living as Though Forgotten When trauma, shame, and disappointment convince you that your life no longer matters. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life experience serving children, families, and individuals navigating trauma, Dr. Harris offers practical encouragement for those carrying invisible wounds. This Message Is For: • Parents experiencing parent-shame, burnout, or compassion fatigue • Caregivers and advocates supporting children with special needs • Individuals struggling with rejection, shame, or negative self-talk • Believers seeking healing from childhood wounds and family trauma • Anyone who feels forgotten, overlooked, or disqualified by life Prophetic Truth: You do not have to be fully healed to be fully loved. Mephibosheth arrived at the king's table still carrying his limp. His scars remained, but so did the invitation. Your wound may explain where you are, but it does not determine what God has promised. The King still knows your name. The King still remembers His covenant. And there is still a place prepared for you at the table. #RisingAfterRejection #Mephibosheth #LoDebar #DrDelisaRodgersHarris #PropheticTeaching #TraumaInformedMinistry #HealingFromRejection #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Restoration #KingDavidsTable #FaithAndHealing #ChristianEncouragement The Love Church Charlotte 5201- D Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 980-522-8096 www.tlccnc.org Senior Leader: Apostle Dr. Delisa Rodgers, M.Ed. Ed. Admin., Th.D. https://tinyurl.com/GIVE2TLCC