Changing faces

I haven't posted in a while. That's because I've been doing a lot of self help growth. If that's even a thing. I don't really have a huge, life altering thought for this morning. I just want you guys to know that I'm still here. I'm still alive.

I was going through my memories this morning and had a post where 2 friends were tagged. 2 very good friends, or so I thought. Over time God has taken those people out of my life. I haven't kept in touch with them. They aren't a priority in my life anymore. I was thinking how sad it was that I hadn't heard from them or talked to them in probably 8 years. I went to their pages to see how they were doing to see photos of them together, enjoying each others company. It hurt. I was surprised it hurt.

God showed me that they weren't meant to be in my life forever. Just a season. I went school with them. Went to movies with them. Enjoyed things with them. In the season we weren't meant to be friends. They don't hold the same values as me. They don't have the same views as me. They aren't people who would fit well in the path that I'm on now.

As amazing as it sounds, I'm okay with that. I have a group of people in my life who push me, encourage me, and love me for who I am today. I just want to encourage you this morning that some people aren't meant to go with you for the long hull, just a short period of time. To teach you. To mold you. To show you things. I'm 29 years old now. The people I hung out with in High School aren't my crowd anymore.

Seasons change, faces change. People come, people go. It's all a part of God's plan to better you. Even if it hurts. Even if it doesn't seem like it's right at the time, there is a reason for it. So when you are faced with someone in your life stepping away, let them. God has a purpose. God has a plan. It's to life you up. Not to harm you. It's to better you. Not to tear you apart. If we keep that in mind, we wouldn't be so devastated when circumstances happen that are out of our control.

Love you guys!