On waiting and hoping

 What do you do when your dreams come true?

Have you ever wanted something which never seemed to come to you?

Have you ever wanted something for so long that it almost seemed unattainable?

Have you ever wanted something for so long that it seemed easier to just give up hoping?

When you want something or hope for something, keep hoping.

When you are waiting for something, enjoy the journey....knowing that it will arrive.

When you are waiting, prepare....because usually things which delay come in doubles and triples.

And when you are waiting, be kind....to yourself and others who are waiting. :-)

And when your gifts arrive, enjoy them! Everyday!

Even when they bring you troubles or seem to turn your life upside down, enjoy them!

Make all the memories you can and enjoy the topsy turviness, always knowing how hard you prayed and how long you waited!

And make every minute count....it's really the only way to enjoy the things you have waited for.

Angela Azumah Alu 

1st February 2022

Romans 5:5a and hope does not disappoint us

The stone was rolled away; an Easter meditation

The women woke up early on the Sunday morning to go and anoint the body of Jesus. Their hope was dead but that did not stop them from doing what they needed to do. 

And they wondered who would roll away the stone....but they went anyway...in faith. 

And they were blessed to be the first ones to see the empty tomb and to hear from the angel that Jesus had risen. 

Arise my dear sister! 

Arise my dear brother!

It is your time. 

Not to worry when all hope is gone but to keep pressing on. 

Not to worry who will roll the stone away but to move forward in faith trusting that God will make a way. 

And trusting God to do as He has said. 

He will roll away the stone of sickness and reproach.

He will roll away the stone of fear and disgrace. 

He will roll away the stone that you have had sleepless nights about even before you get there. 

He will prepare an angel to give you the best news you could ever imagine

Resurrection instead of dead hopes.

He will make you live again

Mark 16:3-7

 

Angela Azumah Alu, 09/04/2017 

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Merry Christmas!

He gave me love at Christmas!
Pure undeserved love:
God so loved the world that He gave
His only begotten son; to save a sinful world.
Love is the reason for Christmas.
He gave me love at Christmas!


He gave me joy at Christmas!
The joy that comes from surrendering to Him;
from laying everything at His feet and saying:
Be it done unto me according to thy word.
Like Mary did.
He gave me joy at Christmas!


He gave me peace at Christmas!
The peace that surpasses all understanding.
Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth
And goodwill to all men.
The message to the shepherds.
He gave me peace at Christmas!


He gave me hope at Christmas!
Hope  that leads you on a journey
Even though you may not know the end.
They presented their gifts to Him.
The magi who travelled.
He gave me hope at Christmas!


He sent angels at Christmas!
Angels in dreams and visions.
Angels singing and praising God.
Angels protecting the Christ Child.
Because His promise is sure,
He sent angels at Christmas!


He gave me himself at Christmas!
And that was the best gift of all.
The word became flesh and dwelt among us
To make us right with God.
And He still does so in his word and as
bread and wine.
He gave me Himself at Christmas!


I give myself at Christmas.
I give my fiat; I say yes to Jesus.
My dreams and hopes; joys and sorrows
My plans and wishes; I give them all.
My family and friends; all my loved ones I give.
I give myself at Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Angela Azumah Alu

I will forget

The memories may seem never ending

The pain may seem unbearable

The questions may be too many

But one day I will forget.

One day, I will forget the pain you caused,

The memories will blur

My soul will be at peace

And one day I will forget.

One day, I will laugh out loud when I have to tell this story.

I will laugh at myself

And wonder why it was such a big deal.

One day I will forget.

One day, you and I will sit together and reminisce

About those days when we were young.

And about the feelings that grew and had to die.

One day I will forget.

Even if we never do,

And I never get an explanation for why you ghosted me,

And it stays awkward forever,

The memories will fade and I will forget.

One day soon, I will thank God for what has happened now.

And praise Him as I am already doing

Because every plan of His is perfect.

One day I will rejoice because I have forgotten.

Angela Azumah Alu

13:04, Legon

11/6/17

image from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLj1g1zvoI

Easter

40 days seems like a long time, 

Yet Lent is over soon.

And at Easter there is joy again.

How like life that seems. 

Deep sorrow and pain we encounter at various times

Which precede the times of great joy in our life

Reminding us that weeping may endure for a night but His joy comes with the morning. 

Yes Indeed! 

Keep hope alive and keep pressing. 

God is with you!

Happy Easter!

 

Angela Azumah Alu

HOPE

Hopelessness sears my heart 
Despair descends on me like a swarm of locust on a green field 
Eating away all that has grown over the year's
I stare in awe and cannot recognise myself
The enemy has seemingly gained territory
Talk of your efficacy at my rescue frightens me
I am but a broken reed eaten away by despair and hopelessness
Through out all the drama there's one thing I try to convince myself about-"a broken reed you will not reject. "
Esther Afoley Laryea, 5/12/15

Response
A bruised reed He will not break; He was bruised for our transgressions.
On the day the LORD binds up the wounds of his people, he will heal the bruises left by his blows.
He who knows the stars by name and has counted every hair on my head.
He invites me to cast all my cares upon Him and reminds me I am worth more than the ravens and so should never worry.
Even though He seemed to have cast me away, He promises joy in the morning, the oil of gladness for mourning, beauty for ashes and praise instead of despair.
Wonder of wonders, He delights in me and rejoices over me with singing.
Through my pain, He tells me He knows the way that I take and when He has tried me I shall come forth as gold that has been refined.
Like Job, though He slay me, yet will I trust; for I know my redeemer lives and that at the last He will stand upon the earth.
So through my sorrow, pain and rejection, I will rejoice with all my being as daily He conforms me to His image.
I will be hopeful!
Angela Azumah Alu, 6/12/15

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Smile 2/2 /09

No matter how much it hurts
No matter how unfair it seems
No mattter how insane you think it is
No matter how much you don't understand
No matter how many tears well up
Hold back the tears
Reach deep for recesses of courage
you never knew you had
and SMILE
Your smile opens forth the doors of heaven
for all your blessings
and everything you need
Trust in your God who loves you
and is in control
Let go and see how faithful God is
Be amazed at the abundance He blesses you
with when you trust him
Let go of fear, anxiety, worry, laziness, pride
Tap into power, love and selfcontrol
God is faithful!
Angela Azumah Alu, 2009

28th November 2010-1st Sunday of Advent

Sometimes, I wonder, dear LORD, where you are within the hustle and bustle of life

In my daily goings and comings, do I really see you in everything, do I live as if I would give an account of my life?

Well LORD, I have to admit that sometimes I live like there’s no tomorrow;like I’d never have to give an account of my life

And when I hear or read your word talking about end times and about judgement, I have to confess I get pretty scared coz there’s so much I’d love to do for you LORD but can’t seem to get round to it. And it’s worse than a student who’s not preparing for the most important exam of his/her life.

And LORD, it gets pretty scary coz LORD, what would life be worth if you are not at the end of it?

LORD do I make nonsense of your words and your laws by my inactions and inertia

Well, right now, I’m getting pretty despondent coz it seems I’m not preparing for you and I’ll probably end up like the householder whose house was burgled coz he didn’t know when the thief was coming; or like the woman who was left behind or like the people o f Noah’s day

Well LORD, right now, before I lose all hope, I remember your word-I delight myself in you my King and I rededicate my life to you.

I say of you LORD that yes I could never earn my salvation by my works-it’s impossible!

But LORD Jesus, that was why you came to die for me on the cross and called me to you and consecrated me even before I was born

It’s so amazing that all the days allotted me were written in your book before they ever came to be.

So LORD, what can I say; King of my heart all I can say is, on my own I could never do it all.

So LORD of my heart, finish the good work you have started in my life.

Keep me close to you and in the shadow of your wings.

Send forth your grace and see me through each day-May I walk with you each day like the day I first met you

Keep your fire burning in my heart daily that LORD I may never never grow cold

May I LORD, love what you love and do what thou wouldst do

Souls for you by my every action

King of my life, make me a good testimony for you that as the only bible some may ever read, I do great marketing for you

A servant’s heart that I never see my gifts sas my own but as a good steward use them for the service of your body

Pernicketyness, if need be, about all that concerns you rather than carelessness

A heart of service that I never tire of serving

But most importantly, love for you-surpassing all and love for your people that love may be my motivation

 Ancient of Days, hide your word in my heart that I walk with you on this earth and heaven only the rightful continuation of that relationship

Thanks for hearing and answering,LORD Jesus

In your name I’ve prayed. Amen

Angela Azumah Alu, Tema, 2010