Footprints

Footprints are almost automatic aren't they?

You walk in a place where it's possible to make them and voila...you have them.
But it's almost impossible to make footprints when you walk on a paved walkway.
So there's a trade off, I guess.
Walk on sandy or other ground where you can make footprints and probably get a quite dirty

or walk on a paved walkway and have no dirt on you and of course no footprints.

You choose.

Now, let's liken it to making a difference in the lives of others.

It takes a lot of work and you may lose a lot.

You may have to make countless sacrifices which others may never even know about.

And the work you do may even not last....like the waves wash away footprints at the shore.

But guess what, for that brief moment, you would have made a difference.

So on this day, I celebrate all at Footprints Development International and everyone who strives to make a difference in the lives of others.

May your efforts outlive you...even though footprints at the shore don't last.

Cheers!

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Footprints Development International is an NGO committed to raising young Africans with a global mindset. Visit their website today and find out more about them: http://fdinternational.org/about.html

Reflections on the healing of the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20)

Save Lord!

There are times when I get into situations that seem to have no solution.

I feel trapped; and there seems to be no way out.

I feel chained and my loved ones seem unable to help no matter how much they try.

Day and night, I cry out and it almost seems as if there will be no end to this suffering.

Oh God, when will you hear and answer?

There are times when I seem to have prayed about a situation for a loved one.

And yet there seems to be no resolution.

Day and night, I weep over my loved one and almost wonder if God has heard or will ever answer.

Tears are my bed and disgrace seems almost certain.

Oh God, when will you hear and answer?

There are times when an issue seems to persist in my family.

There seems to be a pattern; and though we have prayed, there seems to be no solution.

Day and night, we cry out to the Lord as a family and yet He seems not to hear.

We wonder if we would ever be delivered as a family.

Oh God, when will you hear and answer?

There are times when a circumstance seems endemic in our community.

And we are almost certain that the Lord has forgotten us.

Because He seems not to care though we call out day and night.

He seems deaf to our plea and our community is just in trouble.

Oh God, when will you hear and answer?

Then the Lord Jesus Christ came out of the boat.

He came to meet us in our circumstance, situation; whatever you will call it.

He met the needs and desires of our hearts; He spoke the words and the healing was done.

Then his message was: Go home to your friends,  and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.

He sent us out to be evangelists for Him.

Angela Azumah Alu,

29/1/18

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Reflections: Saying yes to GOD

20 December 2017
07:47

His promises are yea and Amen in Christ Jesus.
Say yes to Him....abandon yourself as Mary did.
And only trust.
He will do as He has said.
There is no need to fear.
His grace is sufficient.
Trust.
Though it tarries, He will do it.
In His time...which is the best.
Only trust.
And obey.
Only respond:
Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord be it done unto me according to thy word.

Angela Azumah Alu

http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/06/lovely-coloring-pages.html

Reflections on the Stilling of the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)

Jesus in my boat!

Jesus, the winds of life assail me.

The storms are tossing me to and fro.

I cannot see my way through.

I almost feel like I will drown.

And you seem just not to care but to be asleep!

Yet, it was you who asked me to join you in the boat.

O Jesus, do you not care that I am about to perish?

Save me!

Then the Lord Jesus spoke to the storm.

He commanded the wind to be still.

And all was calm.

He rebuked me for my lack of faith; reminding me about the need to trust Him.

Peace, be still my soul and trust in the Lord.

Amen

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God's own time-a meditation on Gen 21:2b and Is 60:22b

At the time at which God set: 
He created the world and man, 
He brought the flood, 
He called Abram and gave Abraham a son, 
He gave Isaac a wife and twin sons, 
He gave Jacob a wife and made him a nation, 
He made Joseph a redeemer and saved his family, 
He delivered Israel from Egypt through Moses, 
He brought Joshua to lead them into the promised land, 
He brought Ruth to Israel and made her an ancestress of Jesus, 
He gave Hannah a son, 
He anointed the kings, 
He spoke through the prophets, 
He sent his son Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, to redeem the world. 
He will do for you as He has said.

Amen.
Angela Azumah Alu

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

Christmas message

He is the restorer.
He gives beauty for ashes;gladness for mourning.
He clothes us in garments of salvation and gives us a robe of righteousness.
He gives us joy unspeakable!
He renews and revives us!
He is the Lord incarnate; Emmanuel-God with us.
He is redeemer, saviour friend.
He rolls away the reproach and makes all things new.
He fills our life with good things and renews our strength.
God has come to dwell among us.
To restore us to friendship with Him and with others.
Bringing peace on earth and good will to all men.
Tis the season, now and always...to restore sight to the blind, heal the broken hearted and free the captives.
Tis the season now and always to proclaim good news to the poor and afflicted.
Christ is with us;let us rejoice and be glad!
Merry Christmas!

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