Since the beginning of time, people have built bridges to get from where they are to where they want to be.

Or, they built bridges so other people could get to them. Either way, they made connections.

We sometimes forget that the greatest bridges cannot be seen with our eyes.

Emotional or spiritual connections can last longer than the best built physical bridge. Those lasting connections, however, demand work. We must be willing to:

• Invest time and effort to stay in touch
• Quickly correct any misunderstandings or problems
• Accept one another’s imperfections
• Confront issues that can’t be overlooked
• Forgive each other’s failures

Building physical bridges can be messy.

Frequent difficulties include:

• Bad weather
• Delays in receiving building materials
• Tired and grouchy workers
• Unexpected expenses

Building emotional bridges can be far messier.

Relationship challenges include:

• Multiple responsibilities
• Limited information
• Fatigue and bad moods
• Illness
• Financial strains
• Personality differences

So, is the effort worth it?

Absolutely!

I continually give thanks to all who have loved me through good times and bad. I pray that I will always be there for them, as well.

In every relationship, we can learn from the greatest bridge builder of all.

He came from heaven to show us the way to join Him there.

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me'” (John 14:6).

Do you have an expression you want explained? If so, please comment below.

Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”

If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.