There is a Reason, a Season and a Lifetime

Let me tell you something about my dear friend, Anna Keil. She is a gem and  the kind of of person that gives you faith in people. She is kind and gentle, thoughtful and spiritual. Anna reminds me of an older, more mature version of myself, and she is the kind of person that I hope to be in five years. Anyway, I wont get into all the reasons why I value Anna as a person in my life, but I will tell you that she is a cherished friend, and we have had many late night deep conversations about life, travels, faith and people. On one such occasion, Anna and I were talking about relationships, past and present - friends and boyfriends that have come and gone. She looked at me and asked, "Have you ever heard of the Reason, Season or a Lifetime poem?" Admitting that I had never heard it, we jumped on google and she looked it up to share it with me. 


Now, let's admit that I am a "wordsy" kind of person. I enjoy writing things down, reading, I believe that song lyrics give meaning to my life and poems usually speak the words of my soul. When I read this poem, every word made sense, and I connected with it on so many levels. Well anyway, I wanted to share it because it is too grand not to share. 
Just think about it, every word is true...

A REASON, A SEASON or A LIFETIME

People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME.

When you figure our 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 seen like a Godsend, and they are!

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing 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.

Out desire fulfilled, there 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 it is your turn 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 other areas of your life.

They say that love it blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

It is interesting because as I read through the poem, I can place people into each category. It is actually kind of comforting because it gives purpose to each and every friendship or relationship no matter how insignificant or imperative it was. Some people have not been places because they have not finished making their mark yet, but others, I am thankful for even the past relationship that built me up and let me down because they taught me important life lessons.  

Just something to think about...