saying goodbye and letting go
Ever wonder why people in our lives come and go? I read from a forwarded email that people come into our lives for a reason and for a season.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season!
An unsent letter for someone who walked away
Dear you,
I really don’t get it why you said your goodbye. I thought we were really good friends. I know I’ve hurt you in some way but I think I was hurt more knowing I couldn’t do anything. That what happened was beyond my control. I was optimistic that as a friend you will understand. On the other hand, you didn’t. You walked away from the friendship that we’ve put together for years. Now, it puzzles me, was it really my fault or its just you who gave up too soon?
Before I always hope that eventually we’ll fix things out and forgive each other. But though I think I’ve done everything to get you back, I still failed. It really hurts knowing I couldn’t do anything to make you stay.
It’s been quite a while since I’ve started hoping we’ll pick up the pieces and start all over again. But I don’t think I can still hold on. I realized it’s time to let you go and stop fighting for a friendship that will never return. Maybe, you’ve done your part and I’ve done mine. And that’s all! It’s time to let go…
Thank you for the friendship you shared with me. I will be always praying for you. Goodbye B!