Bridging the Gap

This bridge that you see is unique in the fact that: all along both sides of this bridge there are crosses carved within the layers of brick. Each time I pass by it while on one of my run's I can't help but marvel at the beauty within such a simple structure.

When I think of the cross I not only think about Christ's love for us as He died on that cross for our sins, but the cross also serving as a bridge between:
love and hate
black and white
war and peace
weak and strong
rich and poor
young and old

The cross can also serve as: a light to the lost, an anchor to those who may be sinking, and as a life preserve to those who feel their in a hopeless situation.

"You've done Your part, Lord. It is finished. It is eternal.
Now let me do my part and respond to Your unconditional love
with reverence and obedience." - Charles Stanley

Sometimes our greatest witness as Christians is not pounding someone over the head with scripture verses, nor scolding them over whatever sins they may have committed, but simply showing love. Your greatest witness is the life you lead. And when you carry with it a spirit of gentleness the cross becomes your bridge.

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (Galations 6:1)

Don't wait to cross that bridge when you get to it. Carry it with you. Carry the cross.