This City

This past weekend I surprised Jamie with a "staycation" at the W Hotel in Midtown.  It was my gift to him for his birthday, but it also served as a great weekend for us to spend some time focusing on each other - uninterrupted, no time constraint.  

The only rule for the weekend was that we couldn't drive anywhere.  Perfect opportunity to re-discover Midtown-Atlanta.   We walked to dinner both nights, Starbucks in the morning.  Spent hours both days wondering throughout Piedmont Park, and through the surrounding neighborhoods.  Had a picnic on Saturday for lunch - amazing weather!!  Lounged at the pool.  Even managed to get in a quick workout (of course, thanks to the husband). 

But I think my favorite part of the weekend was...the sunrise.  Each of the W Hotels in Atlanta (I believe) has floor to ceiling windows.  Our view was of Piedmont Park and a few of the buildings that make up Midtown, and we kept the drapes open each night because the view was so amazing.  Unfortunately (on most occasions), I have a bad habit of waking up at least once or twice a night to use the restroom.  However, this weekend, it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of God's greatest gifts.  

Sunrise. 

Combined with the feeling of being in the city, and then watching the sun rise over this city - my home, the place I will raise my family, the city I share with my husband and friends and various family members - it reminded me to pray.  And this song was on repeat, playing in my mind - 

God of this City

Chris Tomlin

you're the God of this city

you're the King of these people

you're the Lord of this nation

You are

you're the Light in this darkness

you're the Hope to the hopeless

you're the Peace to the restless

You are

for there is no one like our God

there is no one like our God

for greater things have yet to come

and greater things are still to be done

in this city

greater things have yet to come

greater things are still to be done here

you're the Lord of creation

the Creator of all things

you're the King above all kings

You are

you're the Strength in our weakness

you're the Love to the broken 

you're the Joy to the sadness

You are.

for there is no one like our God

there is no one like our God

for greater things have yet to come

and greater things are still to be done

in this city

when glory shines from hearts alive

with praise for You and love for You

in this city

for greater things have yet to come

and greater things are still to be done

in this city

greater things have yet to come

greater things are still to be done here

My two favorite YouTube versions of the song - 

full song 

and a clip from uganda!