People Come and Go—And That’s Okay
I was just thinking about someone today—someone whose journey I’ve been privileged to witness. It made me reflect on the incredible paths we cross and the divine connections we experience in life. I am incredibly proud of the seeds we have sown into the lives of those who have been part of the Freedom community. Watching God work in and through them brings me immense joy.
But one of the greatest lessons I have learned over time is that not everyone is meant to stay in our lives forever. People come, and people go. And there is nothing wrong with that.
The Purpose of Divine Connections
Every person we encounter is part of a greater plan. Some come to teach us, some to challenge us, some to encourage us, and others to help us grow. Some remain with us for the long haul, while others are only meant to be in our lives for a season. The challenge is often in learning to release people without resentment and trusting that their departure is not a loss but part of God’s design.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”
Not everyone who walks into your life is meant to walk with you forever. Some are stepping stones, guiding you towards your next destination. Others are bridges, connecting you to new opportunities. Some are teachers, imparting wisdom and then moving on. And still, some are simply passersby—people who play a small but meaningful role in shaping your journey before their path leads them elsewhere.
The Ministry of Letting Go
I have come to understand that my ministry is that of a deliverer—one who helps set people free to step into their God-given destiny. To deliver means to bring forth, to set free, and to release. Just as Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:10), a deliverer’s role is not to hold onto people but to equip them and send them forth when the time is right.
Even Jesus, in Luke 4:18, declared: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.”
Ministry, leadership, and even friendship should not be about clinging to people but rather about empowering them to walk boldly into their next chapter. True love does not seek to control or possess—it releases with faith and gratitude.
The Gift of Freedom
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:17: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
True connection is not about ownership, and true love is not about attachment. Rather, it is about serving, loving, and releasing. Some people will stay close, and others will move into new seasons. And that is perfectly okay. It does not diminish the impact they have had in our lives, nor does it mean that our time together was insignificant. Every encounter serves a purpose.
Celebrating Every Connection
So today, I choose to celebrate every person who has crossed my path. I celebrate those who have stayed, those who have gone, and those who have yet to come. I am grateful for every lesson learned, every moment shared, and every seed sown.
If you find yourself struggling with change, release it into God’s hands. Trust that He is orchestrating everything according to His perfect plan. Some people are meant to stay, and some are meant to go—but each one is a gift, no matter how long they remain in our lives.
And for that, I am forever grateful.
Final Reflection: Who are you holding onto that God may be calling you to release? Who in your life has been a blessing, even if just for a season? Let’s embrace the beauty of divine connections—knowing that every person we meet is part of a bigger story written by the Author of life Himself.
