calling

 I called on your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit.
- Lamentations 3:55 (NIV)
 

Some of us remember a time when phones were wired to our homes or apartments. There was no caller ID—when the phone rang, you had no idea who was calling. Still, we always answered, especially before answering machines (the forerunner of voicemail) existed. It could be frustrating if you were expecting a friend’s call and instead got a telemarketer—yes, they existed back then too! And how many times did we call friends repeatedly, only to get no answer? In contrast, this verse reminds us that we can call on God at any time. Unlike a cold call, He always knows who is reaching out, and He hears us. Especially in our darkest moments—when we feel like we’re at the bottom of the pit—this verse encourages us to demonstrate our faith by calling on Him, trusting that He listens when we are suffering. Not long ago, I felt like I had hit rock bottom, as if all the worst things had happened. There are so many songs that echo this truth—Dan Bremnes’ "Call Your Name," Nicole C. Mullen’s "Call On Jesus," Lauren Daigle’s "You Say," Bryan and Katie Torwalt’s "Holy Spirit"—but the message is clear: when we call on Him, things change. Circumstances shift, and we find help to climb out of the pit.

 

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