Friends

Hey all,

Who are your best friends? Friends that you know you can count on for anything.  As I get older, I am seeing all of my relationships and friends in a renewed light. 

I am a believer in a saying that my good friend Dan has said many times before.  He says that people are placed in our lives through one of three ways.....they are either in our lives....

- for a reason

- for a season

- for a lifetime

I have been reflecting on this recently and it is cool.  As we live "life", you can start to see how God has placed people in our lives for each of the above. 

First, don't miss the people that God has put in our path for a reason.  If we are not available, then we may miss a major message we need to hear through or from them.  Or God may need us to give them something that they need. 

Secondly, don't take for granted the people that are (or were) in our life for a season. While we may not see them as much anymore (or at all), don't lose the "fruit" that was given during that season with them.  Some of my fondest memories of friendship were for a season. 

Lastly, let's be thankful for those that were put in our life for a lifetime.  Lift them up and let them know what they mean to you.  It's crazy but they are often the one's we take for granted the most don't we?  Again, as we get older, it really starts to become clear who our lifetime friends are. They are our real "brothers and sisters".  Our core. 

So next time you are trying to figure out a relationship or just thinking about your friends.......remember that they may be for a reason........they may be for a season........or if we are really blessed......

For a lifetime.

Strength and Honor,

-S