who should you be calling upon?

*Warning, warning, this is really church-y**

Several days ago, I was dealing with an issue in which I needed some advice. I was perplexed by the dilemma at hand, and I really needed to talk it out with someone. Most often I can figure things out on my own, but sometimes it helps to just literally talk with someone, so I can put my thoughts together in some sort of order. I've done this several times with Travis. If I'm writing a paper and I need a specific word, I'll read it out loud to Travis, explain what I want and then *bam*, it comes into my head. Sometimes Travis doesn't even say anything; he just listens, and I can figure it out.

Well, this particular day, I was home alone. I tried calling Travis, but he was at work and couldn't answer. I tried calling my mom, and she didn't answer either. (They are my two lifelines). I don't know why I felt such a sense of urgency, but I did. My issue wasn't an emergency, I just really wanted to figure it out, and talk to someone. I called Travis repeatedly, thinking "Pick up, pick up, pick up.... please.... pick up." He didn't answer. I called my mom again, "Answer, answer, answer, answer....." nothing. I called the two in alternation and to no avail.

After some silent thinking, a very clear thought came to mind. "Who should you really be calling upon?"

GULP.

I immediately found myself on my knees, praying. I apologized for not turning to Him first, and asked for His help. Minutes later, I received the answer I was looking for. It was nice to get an answer so quickly, when most of the time we are told to wait.

I've always had a strong belief in prayer as communion with God, but it hasn't been until a couple years ago that I began to gain a testimony of it. I do falter, but I know He forgives me of my follies.

Next time I have an issue I need help with, I'll turn to my number one lifeline. I'll be calling upon God first.