“People come into our lives for a reason, season, or a lifetime.”
I often think of this quote when putting friendships into terms. It was a few Sundays ago when I most recently was reminded of it. When we first went to Fellowship, our group ran into a girl I hadn’t seen in several months.
As she spoke joyfully to the other girls, I smiled to myself. The last time I saw her was at YAC’s first worship service. She stood in front of me, oblivious to who I was or what she had done for me.
I recalled that night we spent together. I stood with my arms around her. She embraced me as I cried. In a whisper, I told her my prayer request.
“I want to want God…I just don’t see Him. I don’t care, and I want to care. Please help me.”
She locked her arms around me as she lovingly lined up scripture, offering encouragement and understanding. Later that night she gave me a few verses to hold close to my heart while I began my search for God.
That was many, many months ago.
Suddenly God brought her back into my life, just for a moment. Not a season or lifetime friend, she was brought into my life for a reason.
Well, two reasons. The first, she prayed for me when I desperately needed it. And secondly, her appearance in my life on December 26th reminded me of where I once stood.
Such a contrast in my timeline! God is definitely a Father of encouragement, showing me my progress.
As she waved goodbye to our group, I silently thanked her for all she had done. She may not know how much she touched my life, but I am thankful that she fulfilled her purpose.
