SOS!

Almost two weeks ago Israel was attacked by a militant group led by Hamas in a coordinated surprise offensive. A barrage of rockets. 

No warnings.
In Ukraine, warnings seem constant. Air raid sirens regardless time of day. Ukrainian friends certainly understand those SOS signals to take cover. They "hear" warnings. Others see warnings of flashing lights or on road signs. Even signs erected by the ocean can warn of what's coming. 

The full form of SOS is Save Our Souls; aka Save Our Ship. 

A Morse code distress signal to  indicate danger.

These days in our culture there seems danger at every turn. 

Some surprising. Some expected. All can add fear!

I turn to God's WORD for my response---again and again. 

It's where I find the SOS I need.

Strength Of Savior (Isaiah 41:10)

Shelter Of Savior (Psalm 91:1-2)
I appreciate the Sense Of Security God gives when I renew my mind with His Word! (Psalm 23:4)

RETRO-FOCUS!

Retrofocus has only been a photography "lens" term that I never quite understood.This past week I have used it as a lens through which I revisited my past times with Sarah Young. 

Looking back has soothed my soul. A much needed balm. 

A signature. A picture. Texts. E-mails. A cuppa together.

Notes in my Jesus Calling journal & other journals as well.

No WOE with her, no matter how many opportunities for woe in her life, her focus was rarely there. Maybe a simple prayer request that I saw as a "biggie." Then a turn  to Words of Encouragement for me. 

She also gave me encouraging words to share with others during tough times, when I had no words.

At the crux of my MAC cancer journey in 2009, an 8:37 pm email offered comfort so I could sleep.

Helping me to hang my guilt away in a locked area of my mind.(Isaiah 61:10)

Modeling God's grace to replace remorse.

Teaching me time with Him is the best R & R! (1 Chronicles 16:11)

Helping me focus. Refocus. And Refocus. (Repeat as often as it takes.)

Today I wished she were here with me, an SOS of sorts. 

I already know that she would remind me of the BEST SOS---when in distress, Seek Our Savior!  

I'll refocus with that sweet reminder from Sarah.

SOS ...---...

SOS, in 1905  was a distinct Morse code maritime disaster signal originally used as an assistance request. It has also been used as a visual request with three short, three long, three short flashes of light. 

SOS, by folk etymology, is an abbreviation of Save Our Souls!

That's the SOS appeal that speaks to my heart! I continue to seek the sin that besets my own heart.  Realization.....I need many SOS reminders to save me from myself!

Amos 6:1-7, says, "WOE to those who are at ease.....Are you better than...?

WOE to those...stretched out on their couches.....who sing idle songs, drink wine in bowls,...annoint themselves with fines oils?"

The Lord abhors such pride (v.8) It sounds like the sin of self-satisfaction to me.

How sinful I am! 

Focusing on ease and contentment being great among them. 

Me-ism.(New Morning Mercies, 8/3)

Journal jottings (5 of 10) as meditation on SOS has continued these last 

5 days. But.....examples became a jumble when folks opened the SOS list so....I left one & moved others to end of entry.* 

Sin

Of        

Self      

After my own T.H.O.T. S---Trusting Him On This Subject.....I went to Allacronyms.com  I got more than I bargained for from this on-line Acronyms and Abbreviation Dictionary...1.5k popular meanings of SOS!

So.....I went back to Seeking Only Scripture----the best answer to a distress call for help!

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Selfishness Of Sin

Stop Overwhelming Sin

Service Over Self

Satan  Owns Sin 

Savior Occludes Sin...........in order to Save Our Souls!