Reason- Season - or a Lifetime

Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Friends are the family members that you get to choose. You never think that your friends would betray you or fall out of your life, but as I get older, I realize that some were never meant to be there for the entire ride. I’ve always been quite selective with who I’ve chosen to let in my life, and more importantly, my inner circle. 
Reason. Maybe I've met some of them because there was a need. A need to mentor, heal, or supply something that was absent. We were brought into each others life for a divine reason. But things don’t always go the way you think they will.  My frustration causes me to wonder what the point of it all was. What was the reason we became friends if the friendship would crumble so easily? You start viewing them differently and struggling to remember what the attraction was. I'm not the same person anymore. I don't need what it is you delivered. I hope you grow with me, but if you don't, Its time to let go & realize that it's time to move on. On a positive note, Beautiful friendships blossom because of a reason. (This applies to you Miranda! :-)
Season.  As an adult, you have different expectations for a friendship. It should be easy. Often, it is not. These friendships are formed at work, or perhaps a class you shared. I often see friends stuck together like glue. Maybe they are in the same place in their lives. As often as I see them attached, I see them fade too. You fixate on one particular person and ignore the others. That never ends well. People never forget how you've past over them. To make a real connection at this age seems nearly impossible. People flake out, cancel, & are unwilling to commit. Unfortunately your only means of communication with your friend fades into a text. That season, will always remain one of the best and one of the most impactful in life, but like real seasons, they often change…and bring something or someone else. (no need to mention any names)
Lifetime.  The past year has been quite trying in every way imaginable.  The funny thing is,  I wasn’t the only one going through something.  My most treasured friends shined through. The reasons and seasons faded away. The happenings in the recent past have altered who we’ve become, taught us who we want to be, and strengthened the positives we already have. These are the friendships that lead you further into your life and walk with you throughout it. No matter what changes may occur (marriage, children, career), they are there.
Life was never meant to be lived alone.  Along with finding your perfect match in a mate, God blesses you with special people in your life to fill your friendship tank.  It may take several wrong turns with the wrong passengers before you get to your destination, but eventually you’ll arrive with the right people in tow.  Guard your heart, mind, and words. Take time to build trust.  Most importantly, don’t let the negative experiences harden your heart and keep you from the positive things and people that lie in your future.  I’m grateful for my lifetime friends. (This applies to you Leanne! :-) Don’t forget to be grateful for yours.