I will praise you

Always and always, I will bless your name you who are my king and my Lord

No matter what happens; when my school work and my life are a mess

When my heart is broken; and I hurt so much I can’t seem to trust you and wonder why all this had to happen

When I hurt and can’t seem to let go off the past

When my heart has no song of thanksgiving; despite your blessings

When I feel utterly useless and purposeless

When I’ve created messes for myself in which I’m drowning

When all is said and done

And I can’t even seem to rejoice with those who rejoice

When I seem to blame you for every bad thing that happens and can’t praise

When my praise glands are dried up and tears are my food

I will yet praise you my King and my Lord

I will sing of your love forever

I will praise you because you are great and there is no one like you

I will praise you because you deserve all the praise

I will praise you; because I praise

When I cannot praise; I will praise you

I will praise you and bless your name

Because you are king over all; my redeemer and my God

I will praise you!

Angela Azumah Alu

Prayer

Like a bird with broken wings; bruised; battered and unable to fly

I come to you, the restorer of my life

Many thoughts assail my mind; my dreams lie shattered and broken at my feet

O Lord, arise, o my God come to my aid

Happy Fathers' Day!-For my dad

Who I must confess I sometimes think of as an atm card forgetting that he’s one admirable old young man-with his wonderful work ethic which can be called workaholic and his very calm, unassuming and responsible self who’s head of our home and God’s own dear representative to us.

My dad, who I know always has my back, my dad on whose shoulders I can reach further than he ever went, my dad who loves me more than I know and has my best interests at heart.

My dad who always reminds me of a big sister’s role and encourages me to be more than I think I am.

My dad, who shows that dreams never die because he keeps dreaming.

My dad, brave, determined, fighting man whose genes I have

My dad I inherited a love of reading from…and love our discussions on books…

My dad, whom I look forward to presenting a son-in-law and grandchildren :-)

My dad, God’s own gift to me

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

 Angela Azumah Alu 18/6/13

THE HOLY SPIRIT

I love thee!

Thou who art my guide, my counselor,

My teacher, my consolation, my advocate, my all

Thou who art my assurance of eternal life

Thou whose presence tells me of my position as a son and an heir

Thou whose guidance leads me daily

Thou who art the Father’s mark of ownership on me

Thou whose temple I am

I love thee!

Thou transforming, consuming fire

Thou who transformed the fearfully sanguine Apostle Peter into the courageous evangelist Peter

Thou who transformed the hate filled choleric Saul into the Christ driven Apostle Paul

Thou who transformed the phlegmatic Abram into the Father of faith Abraham

Thou who transformed the melancholic prince Moses into the Leader Moses

Transform me, I pray thee, into all the Father made me to be

I love thee!

Thou giver of gifts

Gifts of prophecy,

Word of knowledge,

Discernment of spirits,

Gift of wisdom,

Workings of miracles,

Healings of all kinds,

Speaking of tongues,

Interpretation of tongues,

Gifts of faith

Many other gifts as given by the Father and the Son

I ask of thee, give as thou wilt.

I love thee!

Powerful spirit, sweet spirit,

Spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control

May I be more like thee in every one of these

I love thee!

 Who brought the world into being

I love thee who sustains it by thy might

I love thee, who art all glorious and holy

I love thee, inspiration of the Father,

I love thee, consoler and empowerer of the Son

I love thee, Sweet Spirit

I love thee, fill me more, fill me daily

I love thee

Angela Azumah Alu

21/05/2012

Happy Mothers’ Day!

Mother you have been, mother you are; mother you’ll always be

You we turn to: first with scraped knees and arms and homework; later with broken hearts and fears about the future; even later, we hope, with stubborn children and difficult husbands and even challenges at work.

Mother, God’s gift to us, who encourages though she herself may be discouraged.

Mother, who prays and reminds you always to give it all to God

Mother, who tells you it’ll be alright, though she herself may be terrified

Mother, who is disciplinarian, chauffeur, designer, teacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer and all other professions rolled in one.

Mother, who loves you more than you’ll ever know and makes innumerable sacrifices for your dreams

Mother, who, no matter what the world says, is your champion

Mother, who is by your side and is your chief cheerleader

Mother, who pushes you to your feet when you seem determined to stay down after falling

Mother, whose wisdom surpasses the ages and who can advice on everything

Mother, who seems to know everything and is everything

Mother, who is your first role model and is pre-eminent as a mentor thereafter

Mother, forever and ever, mother

Dieu te benisse!

Je t'aime!

Angela Azumah Alu ©May, 2013

The Call of God

Good Shepherd Sunday , 21/4/13 Jn 10:27-30, Acts 13:14.43-52, Ps 100, Rev 7:9.14-17

He calls! He calls!

When you’re sitting your somewhere thinking about yourself

He calls; in the daily events of life

He calls; when you think you’re too young

He calls; when you’re taking care of sheep and have been forgotten by your family

He calls; when you’re searching for your father’s missing mules

He calls; when you’ve sacrificed to Him

He calls; when you’re busy about your work

He calls; even when you’re a priest

He calls; when you’re a highly influential man serving the king

He calls; when you’re a pagan-through your mother-in-law

He calls; when you’re an exile in a foreign land

He calls; when you’re a prostitute in a big city

He calls; through your dreams

He calls; when you’re taking care of your father in law’s sheep

He calls; when you’re stting in your office

He calls; when you’re fishing

He calls; He calls; he calls

Answer Him now when He calls you by name!

Angela Azumah Alu

Good Shepherd Sunday, 21/4/13 Jn 10:27-30, Acts 13:14.43-52, Ps 100, Rev 7:9.14-17

The Good Shepherd calls you; can you not hear Him?

He reaches for you; beloved sheep of His

Come to me! He calls. I long for you

Come, sheep, to the life I have called you to.

Hear my voice and obey it; you who are mine

I call you! To live eternity in everyday, powerfully, awaiting that final victory where we’ll be together forever

I call you! To proclaim my word daily; in word and deed; to proclaim my kingdom and righteousness

I call you! Hear my voice; rest in me

I call you! My sheep, who hear my voice

Still you soul; hear my voice

I call you!

Angela Azumah Alu