Bridge Application - April Reflections Part 5

How could I creatively put to use all that God had just shown me? The word ‘bridge’ came to mind. But what did that mean exactly?

Then I remembered an old newsletter and photo from Taiwan of me in the middle of a bridge, a suspension bridge no less. Now what you need to know is that bridges scare me, heights scare me. I will go out of my way to avoid crossing over one. But God has used this bridge many times to speak to me.

A quick check in Websters gave me new insight...
Bridge - a time, place, or means of connection or transition (Webster’s Online Dictionary)

A favorite line from The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge gave me inspiration...

“Faith looks back and draws courage; hope looks ahead and keeps desire alive.”

Reading that 2001 newsletter of mine connected me once again.

“Faith looks back and draws courage...”

A line stands out. “I discovered on that bridge, that the support is there despite the feelings of instability.” Here I am again standing in the middle of a bridge with no means of obvious support, yet the support is there.

“Faith looks back and draws courage...”

As I reflect over my years with YWAM.

“Faith looks back and draws courage...”

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

A bridge connects or transitions from one thing to another. Yup, that’s where I’m at... That’s what this has been about.

“...hope looks ahead and keeps desire alive.”

I’ve been stuck in the middle of the bridge.

“...hope looks ahead and keeps desire alive.”

I’ve been rooted in place with insecurity and longing. It’s time to move forward again.

“...hope looks ahead and keeps desire alive.”

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. ~Psalm 42:5

“...hope looks ahead and keeps desire alive.”