A swell swim today. Getting out past the breaking point and out to the ups and downs of the rollercoaster ride was fun. The sea is beautiful and thanking God for all His mercies to us in these last few days. I am conscious of His favour and an touched by His love to me. Out in the sea I am at the mercy of the waves and their power is huge. Nothing taken for granted and dependence on the Creator of this great ocean.

The sun shines down making a silver river on the wave tops and the horizon is misty blue. It gives the feeling of wholeness and the presence of that hidden power that keeps the body buoyant. The sense of vulnerability is similar to being on the Pastors street patrol and the utter dependency on God for safety. The sunshine can mask the dangers and I still have to be wary about walking in and when to put my feet down on the way out.

“The Lord does whatever pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths….” Psalm 135:6