And how many of you right now have the Ghostbusters theme song running through your head? Lol…I do!!! Who do you call, when you’re: scared, lost, or sad? Who do you call, when you’re: elated, excited or happy? Some may call the same for both; some may have certain people for certain issues or events.
I for example have 3 grown children and each child gets a different 911 call from mom! My oldest child, my first born son; I call him when I need comfort, need it to be everybody else’s fault but mine, I’m sad and or mad…He’s my perfect go to because no matter what, he always gives me sympathy and encouragement!!! My middle child, my daughter; she gets my I need to laugh calls…Life is heavy, I’m cranky, our personalities blend where laughter and humor is always our medicine! Last but certainly not least is my youngest child, my baby boy; this one, well his phone calls happen when mom needs a good dose of reality, not that he’s cruel by any means but he doesn’t let me slide like my oldest son does…he holds me accountable but with the truth in love. Then after I talk to my children I call and talk to my dad who always gives me the best wisdom, laughter, love and support…
This morning I’m reminded of a night in Los Angeles a couple of years ago. Make A Wish Foundation blessed my granddaughter Khloe, her parents and siblings with a 3 day trip to Disneyland. Papa, blessed grammie with a trip to join them. First night there we ate dinner at “The Rainforest” where grammie had a couple of frothy, chocolaty, drinks in an elephant glass. Upon walking back to my hotel a bit later ( I wasn’t at the same hotel as the kids) I made a left when I should have made a right. The next thing I know I’m in a dark neighborhood, this is not right and I don’t know where I am. Panic starts to set in as I’m 5’1” and 115 lbs…alone in a LA neighborhood, dead of night…News at 11…
Who You Gonna Call? God, that’s who…The minute the panic and fear set in, I stopped and started praying. “Lord, I’m lost, and I’m a wee bit nervous, my feet hurt and I’m tired. Surround me with your guardian angels and please help me find my way back to my hotel.” Pretty soon calm set in, I was moved in my spirit to take a left at this upcoming block, within 3 blocks of doing that I saw bright lights and a service station. Thank you Jesus!!! I got directions, a 5 block trek back where I came from but this time walking on the main drag with lots of lights and traffic. Not much farther and like a glorious beacon was my hotel…I swear I heard the angels choir in my head!!!
I got back to my room and called my oldest son to let him know I was in my room and what had happened. His response, after of course being glad I was ok, was; “mom why didn’t you plug your hotel address in your phone and get the walking directions.” A little laugh, well I didn’t think of that!!! Why? Because when I have an issue in my life the first person I think to call even before my 3 birthed best friends and my dad, is My Lord!!!
Psalms 27:1 NCV “The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. So why should I fear anyone? The Lord protects my life. So why should I be afraid.”
Isaiah 65:24 NIV “Before they call I will answer; while they are speaking I will hear.”
Psalms 91:15 NIV “He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”
Romans 10:13 NIV “for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
I pray you have a network of family and or friends that you can talk to and share things with. I encourage you to remember you have a wonderful friend and he is with you always, ready to listen when you need to talk and loves you no matter what. Best part is he already knows what you need to talk to him about and is already working on your behalf.
Be blessed today knowing you never walk alone and that God is there to pick up whenever you call…Be Safe and as always, Thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 