All Things Blue

Hi there!

I got this idea from a lady photographer's blog in which she posts pictures of random things of the same colour from time to time. I was a bit bored and realised I hadn't taken photos in a while. The colour BLUE came to mind and the word 'randomities' as well, haha! Of course, Bethany's shots are better than mine. She is a professional, I'm just a beginner. :)

So here we are:

Yep, perfume box... I could care less what brand it is, as long as I love the fragrance.

My folded comforter... these days it gets cold, ahem.

A CD cover of a famous Ghanaian youth choir.

Wanna guess what was wrapped in this?

Dictionary... I'm always learning, you know?

Different shades of blue.

Earrings in a bracelet.

The good old vaseline.

Blue Magic Hair Pomade.

Grateful for blue things,
Lady Akofa. :)

***Note, I use British English on this blog, so color is colour here. :)

Of Randomness and Randomities

I know, “randomities” cannot be found in the English dictionary, don't you think I know that? I created it! Ain’t I so brilliant?! Let me tell you a secret. Sssh.. don’t tell anyone, okay? Just between you and me. By the time your grandchildren are born, you’ll find “randomities” in any Standard English dictionary, haha! : - )

Eating pleasures: Eating hot Koose (fried bean cake) with spring onions stuffed in it.

Bumper harvest: Of mangoes, mangoes, and MANGOES! Hahaha! Psalm 67: 5-7

Unwelcome skin spots: Mosquitoes bites. I refuse to get malaria!

Humpty Dumpty moment: In which I tripped and had a GREAT FALL but by God’s grace didn’t shatter into pieces, haha!

Scary thoughts during my Humpty Dumpty GREAT FALL:
“What if I roll down the staircase and end up in the hospital with major injuries?”
“Oh, God! My head! Don’t let my head get smashed down the stairs!”
“Oh, my legs! It seems like I’m going to break one of them!”

Of friends in trying seasons:
Wishing that I could be there 24/7 with each of them.
Wishing that I could take away their pain or at least lessen their pain in some way.
Wishing that I had the right answers that will calm their uncertainties.
Yet... what a joy to encourage them with the WORD: Romans 15: 4-6
And what an honour and privilege to pray for them when we are not together and pray with them when I do get to be with them.

An Unexpected, Pleasant & Affirming Compliment:
Gentleman: Do you work out?
Me: No. Not really. Apart from the usual house chores, I don’t work out.
Gentleman: Well, you’ve always looked fit.
Me: : - ) Thanks!
Note *** While I wouldn't call him a friend, I’ve known this gentleman since childhood.

Randomly Yours,
Lady Akofa. :-)

... like a thief in the night.

Helloooo?

Why am I still here?

And why are YOU still here?

Weren't we supposed to have gone to heaven a week ago? Did we miss the bus?

Well... Harold Camping and friends got it all wrong! Before 22nd May, 2011 I had never heard of him or of his ‘special revelation’ of the rapture, so that I could prepare, you know. Wink, wink. So I was surprised to have heard that I may have missed the bus if indeed Camping’s prediction came true on 21st May, 2011. I mean, how come I heard the news a day late?!! I'd like to think I'm on top of my internet news reading game. Wink, wink.

The angels don’t know when. Even Jesus Christ, Himself, doesn’t even know the exact day He’s expected to come... so how come mere human beings are making predictions on behalf of God?

Don’t listen to Harold Camping or anybody who claims he/she knows the exact date for the end of the world. According to Wikipedia, this is not the first time he has made such predictions. False prophecies and foolishness at its best.

For your reading pleasure and encouragement, please read Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 5:2. Live your life in light of eternity and be always ready. Because... He will come like a thief in the night.

If you don’t believe there is anything such as end times or rapture, well... this post is not for you. Check back another time.

A word to the wise...
Lady Akofa.

Heaven, Unlimted Space

"If we were to go to heaven with our possessions and things, our containers like in Tema Harbour, heaven would be congested before we get there."

~ Will not identify the person who said it.

So... the above statement was made at my Bible study group while we were discussing Matthew 19:16-30, in the context of priorities sometime last year. I was so ticked that I had to write it down at that time. I was reviewing this note book and I couldn't help but smile.



The truth? Heaven is Unlimited in Space. Even if God would allow us to get there with our perishable stuff, there would be enough room for all our stuff. Our perception of the Unlimited God is often limited by our own limited human wisdom and understanding (Pun intended). However, the point of the study discussion is that God wants us to be focused on Him, the Eternal God.

There is a song that a number of churches in Ghana sing that goes like this:

(You are) bigger than what people saaay -Call out
You are bigger than what people say -Chorus

You are good, You are kind,
You are bigger than what people say.

Amen,
Lady Akofa.

Dear April...

Dear April,

March is gone and I’m so glad that You are here.

You start with a day that many have played pranks on family, friends, loved ones and even strangers. Some of these pranks have been mean and others, harmless. Mostly it's been hilarious!

Do You remember a Ghanaian radio presenter invited his listeners to his long anticipated wedding at a public venue on 1st April? People showed up in their numbers only to be told it was an April fools' prank. Luckily his fiancée and inner circle knew this was a joke so they didn’t bother showing up. I also remember a ‘company’ advertised that an airplane was picking up youth from a certain harbour town to the US for free. There was a lot of commotion in that town when all those eager young people gathered for the supposed trip. April foooool!

I’m excited about You, April because this is when I was born. And I’m excited to know any person also born in this month. I automatically share some special affinity with persons born in April. Did You know that two of my mom’s siblings and a nephew were born in April? Of course, you know.

So April 1st plus my birthday have meant that I’ve gotten April fooled on my birthday a few times. Aaah, but I wasn't born on 1st April! Sigh. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve spotted the pranks just in time before going along with them! April fool to the initiator(s) of the birthday prank! Ha, I got you!

Easter is usually celebrated when You are around, but sometimes in March. It’s exciting to have a long holiday around Easter and to have some sort of family reunion around this time. Easter bunnies and eggs are nice to see, although they are not really related to the true Easter story. It’s also fun to be a part of the Easter picnic and fun games, when I’m able to make it. I don’t know whether I’ll take part this year but if I do, then I’m going all for it, full swing! I think, so far Good Friday has fallen on my birthday once or twice in my lifetime. Make sure that doesn’t happen ever as long as I’m alive, okaaaaay? Thanks. I know you won’t do that.

With your arrival comes rainy season. Although it would have rained sporadically in March, officially we know You to be the Mother of rainy season and in temperate areas, the Mother of Spring. Lovely rain interacting with the earth smells heavenly. I usually associate fresh, tender blooms with You, like the lovely crocus. It’s a time when farmers in Ghana start planting seasonal crops such as corn. It’s beautiful to see buds pop up from the earth.

If I had the chance to rename you, I would call you Blossom. Would you like this? I’m sure You would.

When You leave, the next day is a holiday, May Day; a rest day for all workers. How could I not fall in love with You over the years?

Did I say I’m excited You are here? Yes, I am!
Lady Akofa.

You say...

You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’
But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire,
so you can become rich;
and white clothes to wear,
so you can cover your shameful nakedness;
and salve to put on your eyes,
so you can see.

Revelations 3: 17-18

Too much to take in?

The gold has been tested and all impurities have been taken out. Wouldn't you want true wealth?
The clothes are clean, white and without stains. Why would you prefer dirty clothes?
Who doesn't want to see clearly in the midst of all the darkness in this world?

Take up the offer!
Lady Akofa.

Hope whispers...

When the world says, “Give up,”
Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”
~Author Unknown~

History like a weaved fabric

“... history is like a giant piece of fabric with very intricate and complex patterns. During the minted span of our lifetimes we see only a tiny fraction of the pattern. Furthermore, as been observed by others, we see the pattern from the underside. The underside of a weaving usually makes no sense. Even the upper side makes little sense if we view just a tiny piece. Only God sees the upper side, and only He sees the entire fabric with its complete pattern. Therefore, we must trust Him to work out all the details of history to His glory, knowing that His glory and out good are bound up together."

From Trusting God: Even when life hurts by Jerry Bridges, page 94; NavPress.

I write

I write to capture flying birds
To neatly arrange them in nests
And feed them
All on a baobab tree
Before they fly away
To be a blessing
To my eager and curious readers

By Lady Akofa©

God bless ya,

Lady Akofa.

Your worth

Your worth is not defined by your success or failure
Your worth is not defined by your past mistakes
Your worth is not defined by your present achievements
Your worth is not defined by aspirations for the future
Your worth is not defined by your family
Your worth is not defined by your friends, marital status or social affiliations
Your worth is not defined by the town or village your live in
Your worth is not defined by the school you attend(ed) to or did not attend
Your worth is not defined by your facial beauty, muscles (6 pack figure) or curves (hour glass figure) or lack of these
Your worth is not defined by your ethnicity, race or nationality
Your worth is not defined by the job you have or do not have
Your worth is not defined by the achievements or mistakes of your children
STOP believing those lies!

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God defines you
He made you
His Word, which is the TRUTH defines you

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You are chosen by God, Himself (1 Peter 2:4)
You are precious to Him (1 Peter 2:4)
You are a living stone (1 Peter 2:5)
God’s special possession (1 Peter 2:9)
A royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9)
God love for you is eternal & even longer than your ‘Best Friend Forever’ (Jeremiah 31:3)
You’ve been marked with a Seal, who guarantees the fulfillment of The Promises
(Ephesians 1:11-14)

.... and on and on and on... the everlasting truth goes (Isaiah 40:8). His Word is forever, so is His Love!

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This is to encourage readers and myself as well to focus and live on what's true. There is so much more that God has to say about who we are and His love for us. You’ve got to search the Scriptures for more! :- )

God loves you,
Lady Akofa.