Go To’s

How watermelon juice got baked under a burner of my stove top I’ll never know. I removed it and the dirty drip pan and placed the pan in the sink to soak. I searched in the cabinet for my go-to product for such messes—S.O.S. Steel Wool Pads©. Maybe they are old-fashioned and rarely used these days due to non-stick pans, yet I keep a box on hand just in case. Soon the stove looked shiny clean again.

We all have our go-to’s. Things we refer to and depend on. My planner, iPhone, and travel water bottle are just a few examples. Though easy to take for granted, what would I do without them?

That’s true for the emotional, social, and spiritual areas of life as well. Where do we tend to turn when troubles come, or decisions seem hard to make? There is nothing like a trusted friend you can call (or more often text) in an emergency. One problem though—people are busy and don’t always check their messages or voice mail.

When the go-to’s we hoped to hear from aren’t available, and our heart is hurting or mind is racing, look to the one who will never fail to listen. The Lord is available 24-7, and He answers prayers, comforts, and advises. Psalm 56:3 says, “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Depend on God—He will never forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).