Good Friday musings

Over 2000 years ago, long before I was thought of or before my parents even existed, He paid it all.

He took my sins upon himself and won my forgiveness and salvation.

He paid for my healing and my deliverance.

He rescued me from the plans of the enemy and made me an heir of righteousness.

He endured excruciating pain for my sake.

He was pierced for my transgressions; wounded for my sin.

My chastisement was laid upon him.

He bore it all for my sake.

No sin, no wrong, no transgression can take me from his hand.

As he did for Peter, he has made provision for me already in my weakness.

Here I am today, remembering his sacrifice on the cross.

My response is to recommit my life to him.

I’m letting go once more of any stain of sin that separates me from him.

I’m letting go and putting on the white garment his blood won for my sake.

He is my high priest who has been like me in every way but sin

and thus invites me to approach the throne of grace that I may receive mercy.

Jesus I come, letting go of my sins and failings.

Jesus I come, embracing your call upon my life.

Jesus I come, trusting in your mercy.

Jesus I come, ready to do your will.

Angela Azumah Alu, 10/04/2020

Good Friday

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A mother's love

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Its intensity amazes me by the day.

I guess it starts from being the fruit of lovemaking.

And in our traditional African context, a validation of her womanhood.

The more the better…lol.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

From the discomfort of pregnancy to labour pains

Or for some, the pain of surgery.

And with our bad health systems, the ever present threat of losing your life.

A mother’s love is literally life giving.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Breastfeeding and all the sleepless nights.

Which do not even end when you grow up.

She is always more concerned

and literally sacrifices her whole life so you may live.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Through the early years she pours out more of her love.

She moulds and forms you and prays over you daily.

She’s your first hero and the one you always turn to.

You are sure she knows everything.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Through the turbulent teen years,

When you are sure she’s crazy and

She is frustrated by all you are or are not.

Even then, she loves you with all of her.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

She always believes in you and pushes you.

Through every phase of life, she is for you and with you.

And she does everything within her power

To make sure you keep going.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Throughout your life, she is there for you.

Nothing could take her away,

Even in death she is still with you.

She is always in your heart and mind.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Sacrifice, joy, sorrow, pain and all you can think of.

Her love knows no beginning or end.

No wonder God reminds us that He will never forget us

Using the hyperbole of a mother forgetting her suckling child.

There is nothing like a mother’s love.

Angela Azumah Alu, 31/03/2020

Sakumono (COVID-19 time)

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David and Goliath

David and Goliath (1 Sam 17:32-33,37,40-51)

Dear Lord,

Sometimes when I think of my problems and challenges, I feel like David having to face Goliath.

And sometimes I try to face my issues on my own as David did when wearing Saul’s armour.

Increase my faith in you and help me to cry out as David did…."the battle is the Lord’s….”

Remind me of your faithfulness in times past as David remembered your deliverance from the bear and the lion.

Teach me to fight with what I have as David did with the stone and the sling, knowing that ultimately you are the one in charge.

And like David, let me use the enemy’s own sword to finish off the battle.

Increase my faith and trust in you for you are the God in whom I have placed my trust.

Amen.

Angela Azumah Alu

22/01/2020

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