For Greater Things Have Yet To Come.

It is a Thursday night and I am finding myself doing what I do on most nights, studying. The thing that makes this night different than other nights is that I have found a new place to study! You see, I live on the 15^th floor of my building, and while we have a lounge to use for study and play, it is mostly used for recreational purposes. It's at night times when the floor “comes alive” and everyone is in there bonding and causing trouble. So tonight I ventured up to the 18^th floor with my friend Julie. We wanted to find a new place to study, so we thought it would be a good place to test out.

Nighttime has always fascinated me when in bigger cities because I love to look at the city lights. I know that the town I am living currently wouldn’t really be considered a bigger city, but boy do we have a great view from the 18^th floor and there are sure a lot of lights to look at, so my heart is content. I am able to see for miles and miles and watch the city as things start to die down and take rest for the night.

Sometimes darkness can be related to despair or frightful, but I don’t believe it’s either. When I was younger I am sure I was scared of the dark and hid under my covers with a flashlight in hand. And I know there have been days where the dark nights have brought sad thoughts to my mind. But I was listening to this song today called “God Of This City” by Chris Tomlin (who is a great artist, I would recommend looking up some of his music if you’ve never heard him sing before). In Chris’ song, he says, “You’re the Light in this darkness. You’re the Hope to the hopeless. You’re the Peace to the restless. You are.” These lyrics make me realize that even though it is dark outside where we are, God is still there for us and is guiding us and giving us hope and peace. Sometimes it’s hard to see God and know he is there, but these lyrics just reconfirm the fact that he is and will always be there for us. The song continues on to say “For greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this City.” I really like these lines because it describes how each day is a new day filled with opportunities. Just because darkness, despair, frustration or sadness rains on one day, doesn’t mean that the next will be the same because greater things have yet to come.

Sitting up in the 18^th floor lounge, in a quiet, peaceful time is not only relaxing, but also reassuring. It’s nights like these where I can take a moment to reflect upon what I am thankful for. I am thankful for His guiding light that leads me down a good path. I know that there are greater things to come tomorrow and the day after, but for now I am content sitting up here looking at the lights dotting the horizon around me.

Good night friends :)

~Jenny