You only live once

You only live once....how are you preparing for eternity?
You only live once.... why spend your time on what is not eternal?
You only live once ....choose to make every moment count....for Jesus.
You only live once.......surrender all to your creator

Money won't cut it.
School and academic laurels won't cut it.
Getting married and having kids won't cut it.
Becoming as famous as can be won't cut it.
None of that is worth anything without Christ.

In this day of media overload there's a lot of pressure to be and to do.
There's even a lot of the word that's preached that's not so true.
Same as has been happening for centuries unend.
But God's word remains true.

You only live once....it's not enough to go to church or to be active even, as hard and as important as that is.
It's not enough to preach the word or perform miracles if you can without knowing the giver of them
Question is: does God know you?
And if He's forgotten you or you have forgotten Him, are you ready to make up?

You only live once....pursue fruits of righteousness.
Dig deep into the word that you may be cleansed and be a true bride for Christ.
You only live once....work for that which is eternal
Whatever your state is in life.

God's word remains true; He does not change
Only those whose hearts have been changed and are obedient can see Him and be with him forever.
Heaven is a club with a password.
The time for mercy is now. Get your password before you become late.

You only live once.....righteousness is still the best garment you can wear.
It comes with the best of tags but it is freely given.
The saviour's agony paid for it.
Buy yours now....for free.

All you need to do is ask.....coz you only live once.
Ask Him if you've never asked before.
And if you have but like a child your garments are filthy,
Ask again for cleansing. He is ever faithful.

Obey! Trust! My brother, my sister!; there's no substitute.
Not giving, not preaching, not being a leader.
Nothing will suffice except your whole heart and self.
God really wants it all.....you only live once!

You only live once.....let nothing take you from your God.
Your heart is restless because it does not rest in Him.
Come to Jesus today....He is calling to you.
Come now..... because you only live once.

Angela Azumah Alu, Tema 
24/10/16

In memory of Emmanuel Quayson (Vybrant Faya).....may His soul rest in peace 

Tis Lent again

Tis another Lent Lord Jesus as you know,

With renewed focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

You know it goes; sometimes I do it all.

Other times I flit and afore I know it’s holy week already and I’m wondering the Lent went.

So Lord, this Lent I ask for your mercy.

Restore to me the joy of salvation and sustain within me a willing spirit.

Show me the treasures in your word in this season.

Give me a renewed love for you and for my neighbor.

Teach me to wait on you and to trust you whate’er my lot is.

May I glimpse your glory as ne’er before that my focus may be transformed.

And Lord, when Lent is over, keep me praying, fasting and giving alms with as much fervor.

Abi you know dada.

Love, Angela

Angela Azumah Alu, 10/02/16

P.S. Help me to go through it not as usual but with the awareness of the moment of grace. Show me how to war and battle my soul’s enemies.

Let your glory be seen; may they never ask, “Where is her God?”

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