Sunny Days Blow the Clouds Away

“For the Lord God is a sun and a shield.” (Psalm 84:11 NIV)

On a fall day like today when the wind is blowing hard, I am reminded how powerful the sun is to warm us and keep us from the full effects of a cold wind. Several years ago a young girl from Community Kids was in our home spending the day with our family. As I fixed a meal in the kitchen, she sat at the counter with paper and pencil drawing pictures. “Here Rita, this is for you,” she said. On a small square sticky note she had written these profound words, “Sunny days blow the clouds away”. That paper is a treasure to me and remains on my cupboard door as an important reminder.

This note was written by a young girl who had many, many clouds in her life yet even at 8 years old she knew that a sunny day, even a sunny moment, can cause the gloom to be dispersed. This is why we do what we do at Community Kids. One friend, one hour, one day, one homework night, one bright spot at a time making a difference. Sharing the sun of the Son with amazing kids who need His light and warmth to shine on them and shield them. Sunny days do blow the clouds away!

By Rita Loti

Community Kids Coordinator