My Cloud

Yesterday was the first Saturday since early May that I had a free day to devote to yard work. There was an overgrown flower garden, with more grass than flowers, a yard to mow and weed-eating that was a month past due. After the hot, humid week we had, I was not looking forward to working outside. So, I got up early (for a Saturday) and was outside working by 7:30 a.m.

The temperature was pleasant and I got to work. For 5 and a half hours I worked pulling weeds. It got much warmer, but there were nice breezes all morning. Each time I noticed a strong breeze I said aloud, "Thank you for the breeze." Those breezes really kept me going.  

I took a lunch break and had a short visit with my parents. It was time to tackle mowing and weed-eating. It was 4 p.m. and usually one of the hottest times of the day. The breezes were dying out a bit, but as soon as I got on the mower a rather large cloud drifted over. It was unusual because I could see blue skies to the west and my yard was completely shaded. I kept watching the cloud thinking it would float away. After 30 minutes, it was still above me. At that time I started calling it 'My Cloud' and chose to believe it was placed there just for me.

Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light in the night.

After an hour and a half, my job was done. My Cloud covered me the entire time. When I put away the mower, the sun began to break through. I was so thankful that God kept me cool all day.