The story of Elisha surrounded by enemy armies is instructive. His servant was struck by fear until God allowed his eyes to be opened and he say angel armies, with chariots of fire surrounding them. When we fear rejection, by man, the world, culture or God himself we risk becoming something God did not intend. But when we raise our gaze and believe what God says about us - our eyes are opened and we are not longer ruled by the fear of rejection from God or anyone else.