27 Jul 2026
PREVIEW a Brand New Song!
Hey friends!
I am releasing a brand new song on Friday, July 31st. It’s my birthday so seemed an appropriate day to release a song about letting go of the past.
Since I am giving YOU, my faithful subscribers a preview, I would love it if you could take a moment to pre-save this on Apple Music or Spotify. It takes two seconds and makes all the difference in the world!
Pre-Save Here (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stephaniestaples/water-under-the-bridge?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=Email+&utm_source=SendGrid)
About the song:
“Water under the bridge” is a phrase that means, “what’s done is done.”
The chorus:
When water’s under the bridge
When holding on takes all of your courage
Hold on, hold on
Let love win
Culture tells us to abandon relationships when things get tough, to weed out “toxic” or difficult people so we can have peace. But what if peace is found not in letting go of relationships but in letting go of the hurt and showing the Grace we so often need ourselves? While there are certainly times where walking a way from another human relationship is necessary, but more often than not, some sort of repair is possible.
Psalm 133 says blessing is found when brothers (and sisters) live together in harmony.
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head . . . Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.
And our Lord taught us to pray, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
The Apostle Paul wrote,
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace” Colossians 3:13-15
Sometimes relationships need to change—but change does not have to mean “the end.” A healthy boundary is just that—a boundary.
Our world is fractioned—but that’s not new. Choosing to “let love win” reveals the truth of God’s ever-present-help in times of trouble (Psalm 46). Jesus said that our unique love for one another would show the world we are his.
Verse 2
Darlin’, my arms will stay wide open
Your heart is safe with mine
God heals what’s broken
Musically this song is a viiiiiibe. I hope you love it. I am so thankful for the incredible team who collaborated with me to make it what it is: Mitch Dane, Caitlin Anselmo, Nate Dugger, Byron House, Paul Eckberg, David Davidson, David Angel, Betsy Lamb, and Austin Hoke. You guys crushed it.
I hope that you pre-save it and that on July 31st you’ll give me the gift of sharing it with everyone you know. Or maybe with someone you hope to repair relationship with—again, a repair doesn’t always involve complete restoration to the way things were before—but it fixes what’s broken. God wants us whole.
Have a great day!
Stephanie
P.S. Scotland mini tour info coming soon. Still booking.
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