Gentle Lioness Class Was a Success. If you missed it, here’s the recap: Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
What We Learned About Living Loved
Over the past seven weeks, we walked together through Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst — and what a journey it has been.
We didn’t just read a book.
We uncovered wounds.
We confronted lies.
We invited God into places we often try to hide.
Here’s a look back at what this study taught us.
1. Rejection Happens — But It Doesn’t Define Us
One of our biggest takeaways was this: rejection is inevitable, but it is not our identity.
We learned that being left out, overlooked, misunderstood, or not chosen can stir deep insecurities. But those experiences don’t determine our worth. Our value is not decided by other people’s opinions, invitations, or approval.
God’s acceptance of us is permanent.
We are already chosen.
2. We Recognized the Lies We’ve Been Believing
Many of us identified internal narratives we didn’t even realize were shaping us:
- “I’m not enough.”
- “I always get left out.”
- “If I were better, they would stay.”
Through Scripture and honest discussion, we learned how to replace those lies with truth. We discovered that rejection often triggers old wounds — and healing begins when we bring those wounds into the light.
3. Our Reactions Reveal What Needs Healing
This study challenged us to look inward instead of outward.
Instead of asking, “Why did they do that to me?”
We began asking, “Why did that hurt me so deeply?”
We learned that:
- Overreacting
- Shutting down
- People-pleasing
- Controlling outcomes
- Withdrawing emotionally
are often protective responses to past rejection. Awareness became the first step toward freedom.
4. Comparison Steals Connection
One powerful theme was how comparison fuels feelings of exclusion.
Social media, friend groups, family dynamics — it’s easy to assume others are more included, more loved, more secure. But comparison distorts reality and isolates us further.
We were reminded that God’s plans for us are intentional. We don’t have to compete for belonging. We already belong to Him.
5. “Living Loved” is a Daily Decision
Perhaps the most transformative lesson was understanding that living loved is not a feeling — it’s a choice.
Feelings change. Circumstances shift. People disappoint. But God’s love does not fluctuate.
Living loved means:
- Letting truth speak louder than emotion
- Refusing to rehearse rejection
- Choosing grace instead of bitterness
- Remembering we are securely held
It means anchoring our hearts in what God says about us — even on the days we don’t feel it.
6. We Found Healing in Community
One of the greatest gifts of this study was each other.
We discovered we weren’t alone in our struggles. The stories shared, the tears shed, the prayers whispered — they reminded us that healing grows in safe spaces.
There is something powerful about women choosing vulnerability over silence.
Moving Forward
As we close this chapter, the work isn’t finished — it’s just beginning.
Now we carry forward:
- Greater self-awareness
- Deeper compassion for ourselves and others
- Stronger trust in God’s steady love
- Healthier responses to rejection
We may still experience moments of feeling left out. But now we are better equipped to pause, process, and respond from truth instead of insecurity.
We are not uninvited.
We are chosen.
We are secure.
We are deeply loved.
And that changes everything.
As we plan for the next study for Gentle Lioness, we are currently looking to start a new book on the spring after Spring Break.
If Uninvited helped us heal from rejection, our next study will help us continue growing stronger in our faith and deeper in our understanding of who God is calling us to be.
We’ll continue building on the foundation we’ve laid.
More details about the next book and start date are coming soon — but for now, mark your calendar and invite a friend.
To those of you that came for Uninvited:
Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for being honest.
Thank you for choosing community.
Hope you enjoy your Spring Break — and we’ll see you soon for what’s next. 
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