Bridge Over Troubled Water

Music is one way my spirit connects with God. My soul is fed through combinations of beautiful melodies, passionate rhythms, and heartfelt words.

I sing with one of the bands at my church and am blessed to help lead our congregation in worship. Occasionally we include secular music that fits in with the topic of the day. People who don’t often attend church can sometimes relate better to familiar music.

Today, the message centered on the story of Moses. As a baby, Moses was placed in a basket and set adrift in the river so he wouldn’t be killed by Pharaoh’s men. God had plans for Moses and protected him. He was rescued from the river and brought up in Pharaoh’s own home. Moses lived, and later as an adult, led the Israelites out of Egypt and slavery.

God repeatedly uses water in our relationship with Him. We’re baptized with water. He flooded the earth with water, but saved faithful Noah and his family. He parted the sea so Moses could lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Jesus walked on water in order to teach the disciples a lesson on faith and trust.

After the morning’s sermon, my band played and sang the popular, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” by Simon and Garfunkel. The music was probably never meant to be “spiritual.” But, read the words…and the next time you hear or sing the lyrics…imagine God singing them to you. It’s awesome!


Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon and Garfunkel

When you’re weary, feelin’ small.
When tears are in your eyes, I’ll 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 far, I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
Oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over trouble d 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.


Let God be your bridge over troubled water…

Dawn