Environmental Awareness by Lynelle Clark
Since the beginning, we received one mission from God, the Father. To take care for the earth we call home.Caring for the earth is our mandate. Sadly, it
doesn’t happen.
The Lord blessed me for the last three years to
travel around South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. What I saw amazed me and
horrified me. On my return from Namibia, I wanted to immigrate to that country.
Even prayed about it but as you can see, I still live in Brakpan.
My recent visit to the beautiful Western Cape
emphasised my longing to move, but here I am, still living in Brakpan. Though I
am trying to make light of the situation, it is no joke. Brakpan is in trouble.
We do not reign over the environment. We destroy
it. Every time we throw a piece of paper or crush a cigarette bud under our
foot, we destroy the earth. Each time we buy a chocolate and throw the wrapper
out of the car’s window, we show we don’t care about our environment. Each time
we burn a tire or wires, the chemical reaction destroys the environment and
creates health issues.
We are not ruling nor reigning. We are destroying
the very place God said to take care of.
With the Clean Brakpan campaign
gaining momentum, people still throw their rubbish in the street. Or dump their
rubbish in an open space with no care. It is a choice they make, and the environment
is harmed.
We can no longer say it is the municipality’s
problem. No, it is our problem. It is our attitude that has brought us to this
place.
We must take up the mandate and do as God has
instructed us. We were appointed as stewards to maintain and take care of the
earth. We.
Let us love our land again. Teach our children to
love the land and set an example.
Let us take care of it again. We are caretakers.
Be part of the solution.
How might you ask?
We want to take this message to the schools and
every community circle within Brakpan’s border. Creating awareness in tangible ways
like reusable grocery bags, colouring books, t-shirts, or golf shirts that citizens
can buy. Erecting boards with a simple message. Keep Brakpan clean.
We must learn to love Brakpan again. This is our
town.
Watch the video clip and invest in your town
today.
Safe Cities Forum Representative
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