The Prayer of Blind Bartimaeus

 Oh God, I cry out loud and shout to you.

I have borne the brunt of society's insults long enough.

Everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong.

My tears seem to have no end.

Have mercy Oh Lord and show yourself strong for my enemies seem to have triumphed long enough.

Do not forsake your servant for I have no one but you.

Show yourself strong and glorify yourself.

Hear my cry for your own name's sake.

Amen

Angela Azumah Alu, Legon

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Joseph shares his thoughts

You know child, my brothers still can’t believe all my dreams came true.

But they did….every single one.

And as I told them, it was all God’s doing.

Of course when it was happening it wasn’t funny at all.

I asked God many questions during my time in Potiphar’s house and in prison.

There were many times when I actually gave up but every time God would find a way to pick me up.

And honestly, the day I was called to Pharaoh’s palace and my life changed seemed like a dream.

It took the birth of Ephraim for me to realize it was reality.

And the day my brothers came to Egypt, I could not believe my eyes!

Inspite of everything, I had missed them badly.

Plus, looking back, I knew that I would not have been a good leader given my behaviour at home.

I was really quite a brat and very proud of my coat.

So I can imagine how second rate my brothers might have felt.

So little one, keep dreaming and keep trusting.

Remember that God fulfills every single one of His promises. I am living proof of that.

Joseph, Prime Minister of Egypt.

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Angela Azumah Alu, Legon

 

 

 

 

I know who I am

 

I’m a skittish colt; afraid of everything and unable to stand.

I’m blind; not able to see myself as I truly am.

I’m afraid; of my own power and strength.

I’m unaware; I do not know the full extent of what I can do.

I’m an eagle who grew up in a chicken yard; I do not know I can fly let alone how high.

I’m a broken pot; feeling useless.

I’m a withered plant; the sun has shone on me for too long with no reprieve.

I’m tired; of all the seeming vicissitudes of my life.

I’m a child of God; I’m not a slave to fear.

I’m a daughter of God; fearfully and wonderfully made by Him and for Him.

I know who I am; I am chosen to bear fruit.

I am a seeker of wisdom; learning every day and becoming aware

I have the Holy Spirit as my counsellor; I am righteous, protected and secure

I have His word hidden in my heart.

I am renewed and not weary.

I live by faith and I am created for good works

Angela Azumah Alu, Legon

04/05/2021 

 

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