When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

With these words from Simon and Garfunkel, we are invited to remember that even in our darkest times and greatest struggles, we are never alone.   While human beings can be fickle and inconsistent, we do have a Divine Source that is ever present as a source of comfort, healing and kindness.  God is here to hold us during our times of grief, to offer peace in times of chaos and love in times of disappointment.  God is our bridge over troubled water.  During this time of frequent turbulence and upheaval, we are invited to ask ourselves the following questions:

 

Do we have the courage to remember to seek God in our times of trial? 

Do we have the courage to open our eyes to the ever-present God in our midst? 

Do we have the courage to set time aside to be open to remembering the love of God that holds us, surrounds us and penetrates our very being? 

Do we have the courage to say yes to God's offer of peace, joy, abundance and love?