Marilyn's Musings
May 5, 2026
Another hello to everyone on this beautiful day. At last, it is getting warmer and I find it lifts my mood, as I am sure it does for a lot of people. I am going to jump right into my musing after Pastor Debbie's wonderful sermon this past Sunday. Listening to her sharing God’s word with us and then hearing that beautiful song as part of the sermon, all I can say is that I loved it! And, of course, it made me think as her services often do. I decided to check out verses in the Bible that talk about bridges. I found the following:
The Bible encourages building bridges through love, forgiveness, unity, and peacemaking, guiding us to foster meaningful connections with others.
These are a few key verses on Love and Unity building bridges in relationships begins with love and mutual respect. The Bible emphasizes loving others as a foundation for connection:
- John 13:34 – "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" highlights modeling Christ’s love in our interactions.
- Colossians 3:14 – "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity" stresses that love unites and strengthens relationships.
- Ephesians 4:3 – "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" calls for active pursuit of harmony and understanding.
In addition to Bible verses, songs about bridges often symbolize connection, transition, and emotional journeys, spanning genres from pop and rock to country and worship music.
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel – A timeless ballad and I am sure most of us are familiar with it. It was written by Simon & Garfunkel, but when you really read the lyrics and think about it, who wrote it? Who gave them the guidance to put these words into a song?
· When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
· Oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
· When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
· Oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
· Sail on, silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
· Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
There are a number of popular songs that were not written as worship songs but I believe this one could be anything you need. This could be a simply song of encouragement when you are having a down day. Or…it could be a worship song with these words coming from God “Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down” and the last line saying “I will ease your mind”.
As Bob and I used to go for hikes in the woods, sometimes we would come across a bridge, and we would walk across it just enjoying the walk. But…. When I look back now at those hikes, not only did we enjoy the peace of walking together in the woods but I know someone else was walking along with us, crossing the bridges as we came to them.
Usually, I choose a hymn but I just feel like sharing this song with you. Enjoy singing along and maybe you will see it a different way from the first time you heard it years ago.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=h0n-mYqB9WQ&si=yHnDN7XtBs2dKxpa
