Rev David Peterson: The Church REJECTED Me, But God PURSUED Me With His Love

People pleasing and seeking external validation is something many of us struggle with. But what if the love and affirmation we are searching for, can only be found in God?The youngest black Priest in the Church of England, Reverend David Peterson shares the root of his desperation for love. We discuss how experiencing rejection in church threatened his faith in God, the lengths he went to the gain the approval and acceptance of others, and how God used the heartbreak of rejection to deliver him from their opinions. This episode is an invitation to check who is motivating the way you live your life, and how you show up. What does it look like to know and be truly satisfied by God's love? Can you confidently give Him your "yes" - even if it costs you your reputation?Connect with us!https://www.instagram.com/comeseepodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@comeseepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/damilolaokeke/Connect with Rev Davidhttps://www.instagram.com/revdpeterson/Chapters00:00 Coming up03:25 Where rejection began09:07 Becoming a Christian13:57 Operating with the spirit of legalism16:00 Backsliding and falling into sin20:44 The church's response - public enemy number one23:45 Encountering Jesus' love and forgiveness31:40 Manipulating and performing for love36:57 The decision to change his name43:43 Undignified for Jesus__________Music: Flower by KV Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0