Above the Clouds



Sometimes it's easy to lose your perspective. Recently I was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and had the chance to explore the city for a day. I woke up early to a misty, cloud-filled morning. As I made my way towards Mount Washington, I realized that I was actually walking through fog and clouds.

The photos you see here are show how dense the mist was. It was strange seeing buildings and the city disappear behind the clouds.

Pedestrians crossing the Smithfield Street Bridge
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.



After crossing the Smithfield Street Bridge, I headed towards the incline and rode up to Mount Washington. When I arrived at the top, I gazed out on a completely different view!



On top of Mount Washington in Pittsburgh, overlooking
the clouds and the city.

When I was walking in the mist-filled streets, the sun was still there. I just couldn't see it from my perspective. Reality doesn't change even though we may view it differently or the view may be obscured. The sun still shines even when clouds, fog, and mist block your view of it.

As you can see in the photo to the left, the clouds were still floating through and embracing the city. There is a verse that says, "Sing to God, sing praise to His name, extol Him who rides on the clouds - His name is the Lord - and rejoice before Him." (Psalm 68:4) That is truth and that is reality. God is over all, and He loves us!

If you are walking in darkness right now, I encourage you to look at things from a different perspective. Count on God's promises. As it says in another Psalm, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:14)
There is hope, always.             
                                                                                                                                                                   ~ Sarah