A View From Above

The other night I hiked up to the third floor of the tallest and oldest building located on campus so I could finish some school work. Upon finishing a good chunk of my work I got a phone call from my family. I was so excited to hear from them that I was pacing up and down the hallways. Hearing about their days and what was going on back home made me feel connected with them. Eventually my legs became tired from all my pacing and I decided to wander about the classrooms and find one to sit in. After a little more pacing about I found one that I liked; it was dimly lit and had two large, deep windows which gave it a cozy feel. I walked in, keeping the lights off, and headed toward one of the windows and preceded to perch my butt on the ledge, pull my knees into my chest, and look around. I was so happy to be talking to my family and to be sitting on my newfound little spot that I didn't think the moment could get any better. But when I looked out the window, it did. From the third floor window I was able to see the city several miles away and all the city lights glowing in the night --it was beautiful. In that moment I felt as if everything and everyone in my life was at peace. God was with me on that window ledge thankful for the time we had together as we admired the beauty of the world He created. My previously restless heart was now at peace which made me realize that God has a great way of sneaking in and turning simple moments into wonderful ones whenever I least expect it.