Bridging the Gap

Thank you for taking time to read through our Messenger! What a blessing it is for us to show you some of the ways in which God is working through STCH Ministries. As you read through the stories shared, please take a moment to say a prayer for those highlighted. As you know, what is shared is a small portion of their story and we know God has a great plan. 

I find bridges to be marvels of engineering. The civil and structural engineers who design and build bridges have the complex responsibility of managing many phases of the design and construction that are vital to the project’s success. Some of these phases include site planning, foundation work, building the substructure, completing the superstructure, inspections and testing to name a few. Many times, architects are involved in the design of a bridge for a variety of reasons. Some bridges are fairly simple to build and others are seriously complex. 

Generally speaking, bridges are designed and built with painstaking detail to provide a way to cross an obstacle, such as a body of water, valley, road or railway, without blocking the path underneath. We rely greatly on bridges to help us navigate through our lives. I challenge you to think about how often you use a bridge. How much designing and planning went into that bridge, and how much more difficult our lives would be without it? 

When I think of bridges, I think of connection in spite of an obstacle. In the same way, bridges are used to overcome obstacles, in life we face situations where we have an obstacle, and we need to overcome it. At times those obstacles can be minor and easily dealt with but other times we need help. I believe it is vital that we are connected with the Great Connector, our heavenly Father. How many times in life have we faced obstacles that seem insurmountable? We must realize that with God, all things are possible. 

You might be facing an obstacle as you read this today. I encourage you; no challenge is too big for the Great Connector. We also know that God uses His people to be that blessing and help in times of trouble. Here at STCH Ministries, that is what we desire; for God to use us how He sees fit, in a variety of situations, to reveal His character to those we minister to. I am not sure how large of a bridge you need built for the obstacle you are facing, but I do know it starts with God. Also, are you open to God using you to be a connector for those in their time of need? God uses His people to do His work. We know while the needs are great, the laborers are few. 

Let’s commit to being bridge builders for those facing challenges! 

Romans 12:21- Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.