Seasons and Reasons

Ever wonder why people come in and out of your life? I used to wonder that for the longest until I asked God, the answerer of all questions. People are in our lives for seasons and for different reasons. We can spend a lifetime wondering why someone had to leave so soon, or why someone hasn't realized they have overstayed their welcome. I personally believe that there is a lesson behind every relationship/person that we encounter. Whether its revealed in this lifetime or remains a mystery only our Maker can determine that.
Over the past couple of years I've had people to come and go in my life, and I've passed thru people's lives as well. I try and take the lesson along with me if I understand the purpose. If not, I just thank God for allowing me to meet another person, and ask if it is His will that I see the purpose of it.
The funniest passer-thru's are those that we tend to cling to and they are only here for a reason. I met someone just last year that was here for a reason. I've learned over time that there is a difference between reasons and seasons. A reason that I care not to elaborate on because I just grasped the fact that it wasn't a season even though I wanted to keep them here for an eternity, it wasn't Gods design. I must have beat myself up a thousand times over and over trying to figure out why they couldn't remain. Once I gave it to God, the weight was lifted (which seemed like an eternity). And I can say that God has brought me a mighty long way from where I was when that person was exiting my life.
I give all praises to God who has shown me multiple times that nothing is impossible with him. When He says "no" its to my benefit in the long run, no matter how much I want it and feel I need it right then. God knows best, and I'm very thankful to have him as my Father.
Easily I could have decided to never wanna love anyone again based solely upon that relationship, but the love that I receive from God makes me want to love again :) and I'm sure I will.