Lockdown 685

Lockdown Day 685- 9 February 2022

The West wind continued, helping to flatten the ocean, leaving a glossy surface in which  to enjoy a swim in.

The waves were completely saturated with red sea plants, signifying the arrival of a "red tide".

A red tide is caused by the presence of red algae, turning the water a dark reddish brown colour.

Because of a high nutrient content in the water brought in by the east wind as well as cold water, these algal blooms move in to feed.

Problem is, they produce toxins that can kill all marine life around it. Fishing or diving for fish or shellfish is generally prohibited, as these toxins can cause harm to people.

Fortunately, for the people of the Bay swimming is still allowed and beaches are open, while East Londen saw their beach access closed pending tests to determine the toxicity of the tide.

And so it is with our lives as children of God. We may find ourselves faced with challenges, thinking we're surrounded, but God always has a way out.

All we need to do is step back and look at the big picture. The solution will present itself when you zoom out and look around.

#Ggt

Lockdown 684

Lockdown Day 684- 8 February 2022

Today I share Psalm 97 as a reminder that God's Word is true.

"The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!

Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about.

His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.

Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.

Zion hears and is glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O Lord.

For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name."

May this Word remund us all that God's got this, and this week too!

Lockdown 683

Lockdown Day 683- 7 February 2022

Week 97.

Wedding week. My Bestie is getting married this coming weekend and we are super excited!!

And so today our friends from Warden, also on their way to the wedding, came to spend the afternoon and night with us. We went to find Fort Frederick, the first building to be erected in Port Elizabeth in 1799.

We also took a drive to Cape Recife's Lighthouse just before sunset and headed home after going to see the canon at Schoenmakerskop.

We spent a late night on the stoep with PE weather boasting a cool windless summer night. As always, we share the goodness of the Lord with each other and we retire with our spirits built up and friendship ties firmly strengthed.

#Godsgotthis

Lockdown 682

Lockdown Day 682- 6 February 2022

Sunday number 97. So the moon has been photographed worldwide for years and tonight's image focus is a video of moon photographs with a difference. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/y_oY-lj2Qh0

#Ggt

Lockdown 681

Lockdown Day 681- 5 February 2022

Following last night's video, I thought to share some specifics of our ocean health on planet earth. 

First, a word about pollution. It is real and although the ocean is trying its best with "garbage patches of plastic" to try and keep itself clean, one cannot ignore what it is doing to the ocean inhabitants.

However, on most sites where daily updates around the world are shared about our planet and ocean health status, the single two most mentioned threats on the survival of intricate ecosystems in the ocean, are overfishing and deep sea mining. Humans started pollution. And humans are playing God.

In spite of this, the ocean displays a certain self-preservation recovery which gives me hope and buys humans time to come up with a global rescue plan before we all die at our own hands.

Coral reefs were found in excellent condition off the coast of Tahiti, up to 70 metres deep and stretching out more than 3 km during recent surge in 'ocean floor mapping' expeditions, also discovering new species of black coral.

Also, beneath the waves off the coasts of Chile and Peru, the "vortex of life" has been discovered in a comprehensive first ever deep-sea survey.

More than 120 specially adapted unique species were found along two underwater mountain chains, the Salas y Gómez and Nazca Ridges (both pictures on this post feature them). The ridges stretch as deep as 4000 m and as far as 3000 km.

So tonight I offer up a prayer of thanks and appreciation for all the humans who are doing their best. And I pray that God will extend His grace toward His creation, because we surely need it.

#Ggt

Lockdown 680

Lockdown Day 680- 4 February 2022

First Friday of the second month of 2022. The weather has gone from a heat wave to cool and cloudy with a West wind.

Tonight I share with you an incredible video taken in December last year just off Mouillepoint in Cape Town of a pod of humpbacks.

Seeing this pod is significant on so many levels. It confirms the incredible sea life that is still out there, at the same time inspiring us to look after it.

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/dQAtaZ56Ijk

#Ggt

Lockdown 679

Lockdown Day 679- 3 February 2022

After a welcome 5mm of soft rain last night, today was mostly overcast, cool and somewhat windy. I vowed never to complain about the wind ever again. Grateful the heat wave broke, we are still hoping for some more rain and will keep praying for it.

What a joy to actually consider wearing a jersey for a change and being able to go outside without melting. Although we hear February is the hot month in The Bay, we keep trusting God for rain in the Langkloof. If it means PE has to be hot and humid so it can rain in the Langkloof, so be it.

With our loadshedding due at 8pm, comes the news of a widespread major power failure across about half of Pretoria. So tonight I offer up a prayer for all those who are in the dark tonight, to experience the Light of the world and His salvation that He has brought. For other people carrying His light to make a difference in finding the solutions our country so deperately needs.

I still know for sure that He's got this and trust Him implicitly.