Grey Skies

The storm has passed;
Yet in its wake the clouds remain, skies are still dull.
No hint of sunrise splendour here –
Just shades of grey, from dark to light.

Then suddenly – a wondrous change:
The gloomy clouds, now edged with gold, provide
A striking frame for
One bright spot of intense blue.

Dawn, though unseen, had still arrived.
Although I could not see the sun I knew
Its glory shone
Unhindered by the clouds below.

And then I thought – how often does my day
Seem covered by a cloud? I cannot seem to sense
The presence of my God.
I wonder why this darkness comes, why can’t I understand?

Yet He is near! He’s promised that
He will remain with me. His Spirit lives within my heart
As pledge His Word is true.

So Father, next time clouds appear to block my view of You,
And when I next feel all alone, and doubt that you are near,
May I remember that You are
Unchanged, and faithful still.

You’re in control; You have allowed those clouds, but if
I’ll patient wait for You, You’ll edge those clouds
With dazzling gold,
And turn my grey day brilliant blue.

EF - August 2011

I was disappointed by the grey cloudy skies when I went out to the deck for my morning devotions, but then ...