Reason, Season or Lifetime
Someone once said…People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. I believe that. And if I ever questioned it before, after last night I don’t any longer. God has a way of putting unforeseen things in your life when you need it most. A simple conversation did it for me. The gracious words of a young lady whose abiding love for God and her unselfish journey to find her place in this world gave me some new found strength and desire to keep on keeping on in the way God wants me to. And it came at a time when I was feeling that life was sucking me dry.
Those who come in for a Reason
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it may be they have come through mutual friends or family, projects, or work. However it happened, there was a connection of some sort. They may have provided you with guidance, supported you physically, emotionally, or spiritually during a difficult time or challenged you to grow in patience, forgiveness, or understanding by being difficult. Negative and challenging people may test your strength, commitment, willpower, and determination. Then one day, seemingly without any reason, the relationship may come to an end. This may happen over time as you drift apart, or it can be all of a sudden. It may be through a positive experience such as someone getting married or moving to another city to take a job offer. Or, the relationship may end through negative circumstances that force you to take a stand on an issue. Just like that they are gone. But what we must realize is that a need has been met – for you and for them. Perhaps it was an unknown need, or maybe it was an answer to a prayer. If the relationship has ended, then reflect, be thankful, consider what you learned, forgive if needed, pray the best for that person, and then move on in your journey.
Those who come in for a Season
Some people come into your life for a SEASON , an extended period of time such a high school, college, work, mutual hobbies or common interest. The timing is just right and you are in a place where you are prepared to learn, grow, or produce and they have something positive to offer you and you, them. This person may bring you an experience of great peace, joy, or happiness. They may empower you to do something you have never done before. With them you feel a connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. This person helps assure you and strengthen your self-confidence. It is important to accept this and embrace it because it is real. This relationship often rejuvenates our spirituality, helps us to refocus and maybe take some personal inventory. Yet, they are with us only for a season. However, even when the person has left, the experiences, knowledge and growth we have gathered from them are ours forever.
Those who come in for a Lifetime
Some people are in your life for a LIFETIME. These people are, perhaps, the greatest blessing because they stick with you through the Reasons, Seasons, and through your entire life. Lifetime relationships teach you essential lessons such as loyalty, commitment and love. These are often qualities, skills, and aspects of your character you must build upon in order to have a solid foundation for yourself and in service to others. Although, there are ups and downs, highs and lows, happy and sad times in these relationships, both of you know it is a forever bond. And even when the relationship experiences physical changes, such a distance, marriage or conflicting social environments, the connection remains. This is a Godsend, and a lifelong journey. Therefore, we must always take the time to acknowledge, value, be thankful for, and love the people who are in your life that started out for a reason, stayed on for a season and ended up being a lifetime.
…….Thanks Sunshine
Those who come in for a Reason
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it may be they have come through mutual friends or family, projects, or work. However it happened, there was a connection of some sort. They may have provided you with guidance, supported you physically, emotionally, or spiritually during a difficult time or challenged you to grow in patience, forgiveness, or understanding by being difficult. Negative and challenging people may test your strength, commitment, willpower, and determination. Then one day, seemingly without any reason, the relationship may come to an end. This may happen over time as you drift apart, or it can be all of a sudden. It may be through a positive experience such as someone getting married or moving to another city to take a job offer. Or, the relationship may end through negative circumstances that force you to take a stand on an issue. Just like that they are gone. But what we must realize is that a need has been met – for you and for them. Perhaps it was an unknown need, or maybe it was an answer to a prayer. If the relationship has ended, then reflect, be thankful, consider what you learned, forgive if needed, pray the best for that person, and then move on in your journey.
Those who come in for a Season
Some people come into your life for a SEASON , an extended period of time such a high school, college, work, mutual hobbies or common interest. The timing is just right and you are in a place where you are prepared to learn, grow, or produce and they have something positive to offer you and you, them. This person may bring you an experience of great peace, joy, or happiness. They may empower you to do something you have never done before. With them you feel a connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. This person helps assure you and strengthen your self-confidence. It is important to accept this and embrace it because it is real. This relationship often rejuvenates our spirituality, helps us to refocus and maybe take some personal inventory. Yet, they are with us only for a season. However, even when the person has left, the experiences, knowledge and growth we have gathered from them are ours forever.
Those who come in for a Lifetime
Some people are in your life for a LIFETIME. These people are, perhaps, the greatest blessing because they stick with you through the Reasons, Seasons, and through your entire life. Lifetime relationships teach you essential lessons such as loyalty, commitment and love. These are often qualities, skills, and aspects of your character you must build upon in order to have a solid foundation for yourself and in service to others. Although, there are ups and downs, highs and lows, happy and sad times in these relationships, both of you know it is a forever bond. And even when the relationship experiences physical changes, such a distance, marriage or conflicting social environments, the connection remains. This is a Godsend, and a lifelong journey. Therefore, we must always take the time to acknowledge, value, be thankful for, and love the people who are in your life that started out for a reason, stayed on for a season and ended up being a lifetime.
…….Thanks Sunshine
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