The cold is so invasive and challenges the heart and mind to respond with movement and heat. It is so invigorating and not for the faint hearted. We dip into the briny sea with our costumes and let the beautiful water surround the body with the loveliness of the created order.

The cold manages to heal the heart and mind and get us ready for the challenge of immersing the whole body and mind in the saline depths. 

The water in the lido is so full of purpose and gives us the feeling of freedom and power.

“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

2 Timothy 1:7

So our lives for God are full of His love and the joy we feel is Peace is so pervasive that it enables us to rest on Sunday and enjoy the good things of life as we praise our Lord and God. 

The cold is so wonderful and really helps me but I like comfort too and God is able to make all things about to me. Try out your swimming in some pools of cold water that you will grow and be strong.