Today the skies are filled with clouds,
It's hazy and unclear.
The cold wind blows the trees around,
Then falling rain I hear. 
My heart is feeling gray today,
Much like it is outside.
My morning didn't go well at all,
And many tears I've cried.
I do not feel like doing much,
I stay in to keep warm.
I cuddle up and fall asleep,
Just waiting out the storm.
I dream about the clear blue skies,
The happy days of spring.
The bright warm sunshine way up high,
And all the joy it brings.
Then as I'm dreaming I see God,
He's smiling right at me.
He looks so gentle, kind and warm,
And so much love I see.
I cannot take my eyes off Him,
His face is glowing bright.
He pulls me in His loving arms,
And holds me O so tight.
I stay there in His sweet embrace,
He looks into my eyes.
He says "My child, follow Me,
And I'll give you blue skies".
"In the night I'll be your light,
When you're afraid I'll hold you.
When you feel sad and all alone,
Don't forget I love you."
"I'll fill you up with love and joy,
My peace will fill your soul.
I promise you I'll never leave,
My love will make you whole.
So trust in me my precious one,
I'm all you'll ever need.
I'll be your sunshine when it's gray,
Just trust and I will lead."
When I awoke I heard the rain,
Darkness filled the sky.
But all I saw was a bright light,
Shining way up high.
"I'll be your sunshine when it's gray,"
Echoed in my ear.
Then joy just overflowed my soul,
And I could feel God here.
On days when everything looks gray,
I look into the sky.
Right through the clouds I see a light,
Shining way up high.
God is my sunshine and my light,
He shines down on my soul.
He turns my darkness into light,
And makes me feel so whole.

Nancy Burr