People come into your life for a reason....

Hi there Everyone!

Have you ever noticed that if you are open to life's lessons, the lessons come from the most unexpected places, but at the exact time of need? A friend of mine posted a blog recently, and it felt like just one of those deeply needed lessons. This has been a year of loss for me. Loss and change actually. For me change is exciting, but loss can cause deep sadness. And I have questioned many times what is causing the outflux of people from my life. In truth, there has also been a huge influx of people into my life who have made me very happy. But I hate to lose relationships that are important to me. My friend's blog lifted my heart and gave me a new perspective. It made the evolution of my relationships in the last few months seem more meaningful and natural. Thanks Megan for posting this blog. And here it is for the rest of you. I hope you enjoy it....

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that 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 you life.