Clouds, Shadows, And The Knowledge Of God

God uses clouds as an actual symbol and as a metaphor for His presence among us. God does not present Himself unhindered in the open. Clouds come to us purposefully. The purpose of clouds is to have us unlearn something. God wants us to draw near with the simplicity of a child.
Shadows, on the other hand, are the people in our lives. People must remain as shadows because God expects first priority in our life. We must learn to interpret what God intends in the clouds and make others second to Him before we come to the knowledge of God.

Daily Prayer: Father, there are many clouds and shadows in our lives. We have much to unlearn and must commit ourselves to Your first place priority. We are a sinful people and we seek your forgiveness. We are but flesh and don't always understand You. Teach us by your Spirit and help us come to know You. By doing this, it will affect us in a good way so that the clouds that come may not have to be dark ones. In Your Name I pray Amen.