Here are two thoughts from the Bible one about troubled waters and then one about still water.
Troubled waters in the Bible symbolise intense trials, emotional turmoil or overwhelming life challenges.
So here is what God says:
‘ When you, the person I created, pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you…’ Isaiah 43: 2
We have permission in a prayer Jesus taught us to boldly say
‘deliver us from evil.’
Matthew 6:13
Then there are still waters, a place to recover from life’s exhaustion and find comfort.
‘ He/ God leads me beside still waters where He restores my soul.’ Psalm 23: 2
There is calm assurance in God’s words.
This post will have mostly photographs. I hope they take you to where we were.
The sun shone but the air was cold. Our walk included Ray Mill Island in the Thames and a view back towards Clivedon House.
The waters are troubled and in places well over the paved footpath beside them and then there are these words.
Don’t be a hero
Don’t become a memory
If you see someone struggling in the water
Call 999
Ask for emergency services
Don’t enter the water
If available, throw the life buoy to the person in the water.
This area is well populated
The homes on this stretch of the river vary in architectural style from the 1700’s to today.
Ray Mill Island has picnic areas, an aviary and enclosure for guinea pigs.
Looking back at the river three young people in casual clothes are paddle boarding in the direction of Cliveden House. It has been a fine ‘winter like’ afternoon.
The river is like glass as we leave the sun low with its fine reflections on a day nearly spent.
Here are some details showing winter leaving and spring here
The V- shaped stems holding brown prickly heads and…
…the small round white soft buds on thorny hedges waiting for some warmth to open.
Then fine geese with a group of daffidols.
These and much more were part of our walk today.
Take care,
Sandy 🙂
What beautiful photos! They remind me that it is much too long since we’ve been to England.
Lovely series of photos, the waters reflecting beautifully. Especially love the Canada Geese, water and daffodils composition. Which reminds me to tell you, Sandy, my first daffodil bloomed yesterday in one of my gardens. 💛🥰
So pleased for the first daffidol and today it is Mother’s day here. There is so much in nature that is genuinely beautiful and that speaks well through the camera. Thank you Donna for your kind words.
Hi Lynn, having grown up with the beauties of Africa I have never compared England but loved them both for their unique responses to the seasons. I understand your desire to be here again. Thank you for your kind words.
I always look forward to your words and photos! Thank you again, Sandy.
It is so much of a pleasure. Keep on looking for the beautiful and sadly warnings. I was amazed at those young people with no wet suits on. Cold water can be a shock!!!