A Reason, A Season or a Lifetime?

This little phrase means so much. What it means is people come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. As I look back on my life many people have entered my life for reasons. They are the poeple who have taught me lessons and then moved on. Some, at the time I thought were my enemies, but in reality they were my teachers. Then I have had people in my life for seasons. Friends or foes that have been in my life for awhile. Joining me on my journey through life. They have stayed with me on whatever path I was on at the time, then they left. I see these people as my high school friends, old drinking buddies and old work associates. They played crucial roles in my life and taught me something about myself or helped me get through to the next phase in my life. Then lastly, are the friends that are here for a lifetime. These are the ones that have been through the twists and turns in my life and stayed by my side. At times they have stepped away allowing me time to grow and learn but in the end they were always waiting for me when I got back on my path. Lifetime friends love you warts and all. My challenge for you today is to look at the people who have passed t hrough your life and ask yourself what role did they fill in my life? Who are my lifetime friends and how do I know that?