don't know the title to give so i put this there instead...i wonder why. But then again you are here for content not title so go on ahead and read.

A few of my friends and I went to the *low voice* Achimota forest today, and I took some interesting pictures, plus I got up close and personal with some trotros at the station (for those of you who haven't experienced the beauty and wonder of it *my tone is dripping with irony right now* ) and the yam seller we coerced into increasing the yam we bought (you gotta love GH) .
Unfortunately, my camera is totally messing with me so i cant upload any picturess, and it refuses to email them to my account so we can only hope and pray the divine council of digital photography and art will send their messengers to me soon and let me know exactly what is wrong or my brother will get here first and fix it, i'm not picky in things like that.
You may have wondered what I had to say on the Final Verdict. Surprisingly all that came to mind was "8 months summarized in 5 minutes" and i was happy that Ghana will continue to be a beacon of peace to the rest of the world because lets face it, we'd rather queue for waakye and kelewele than guns (no one has the time for that nonsense

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Bloody tears and prostrations, silent in wonder.

 I wanted to talk about something funny and lighthearted but a message i received has pushed me to put up this post. It raised a lot of questions in my  mind and i want you guys to experience the same thing so here it is *pasting* (its quoted) with my opinion (as usual)

"Some say the answer to all our problems in the church is revival, as though that is the panacea for all our spiritual ills and shortcomings. Most people's idea of revival, however runs the gamut of a week of meetings to a high-energy display of emotionalism. What is real revival? Its the kind that has changed the course of human history. Throughout church history, every revival resulted in a sudden intensification of the presence of God, resulting in spontaneous worship. Anything less is superficial and even detrimental to true spiritual health. When there is a move of the Holy Spirit it is always a call for God's people to be worshipers of the most High God above all else. It is nothing planned or perpetuated by some 'worship leader'. Whatever else revival does it must restore the purpose and meaning of being a worshiper. - A. W. Tozer."

Revival is more than just a feeling of being "high" in the spirit. It is a lasting change that that endures. Maybe we haven't seen a true revival in our churches because we do not know what it is we are asking for and as such look in the wrong places for our answers. Instead of seeking the tears of people confessing sins and lying on the ground bawling (I'm not saying this is a bad thing) we must look to those who worship God from the deep recesses of their hearts, those who have understood that they owe God all, that He is El Elyon(God most high), they that leave and still carry the presence of God with them, Shekinah Glory. 

Bringing the love back

I want to put up a post in response to a video I watched last night on YouTube. If you want me to email it to you or you want the link just let me know in the comment below.

Any way, Emmanuella (that’s the girl who uploaded the video ) said some interesting things that I found thought provoking. As Christians  do we show love to others or because they do not agree with our Faith we shun them and treat them as “infidels”. We were all not born saved, I have my story of salvation and you have yours. If you don’t have one, its on its way.  According to her, being a christian was more or less telling people how good she was and how she kept all the commandments, her Christianity was a “pretty coat over a dirty body”.

Sadly, many of us are still like that, we are more interested in showing people our righteousness instead of love. Jesus loved people. He had compassion. He interceded on behalf of others. Remember the time you were unsaved, when all you needed was love, even if you didn't know it. God gave us individual experiences of His love so we could channel it to others. This does not mean you should fellowship with unbelievers or be unequally yoked because light and darkness cannot commune, there will never be understanding because darkness cannot comprehend light. Rather, let your actions and daily interactions be love filled, some times all that is needed is intercession. No city in the time of the disciples was taken without prayer. You need to create the atmosphere to set the captives free.

Are you willing to lose sleep and fast for the life of another? No greater love is this, that one lays down his life for another. Can you lay down your life for another? Its not always about death, sometimes it’s a bit of discomfort, hunger, pain.  Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted, your mourning for the lost will led to a salvation that will bring you comfort.

You might be reading this and be asking yourself what the heck is this girl talking about. There is no God, there is no proof of His existence, enjoy life and do whatever you want, sleep around, get drunk, Y.O.L.O.  Well, let me burst that bubble of yours *getting a hat pin*

There is a God, His touch is in every aspect of creation, a yearning to know Him is in us, the problems is that many people choose to satisfy that with the wrong things, and never find what they are looking for.  Why am I saving myself for the man I will marry? Simply because I know the value God places on me, I can get away with sleeping around, grace abounds, God will forgive. But remember that whatever you sow you shall reap it, keep that up and soon you will reap a bountiful harvest of STD s, insecurity, self-hate  anger, confusion, loss of self-respect, fear, the list is endless.  

I’m not a prude, I’m not frigid, I know how to get down and dirty *popping, locking and dropping it* but I also know that I am a princess, a daughter of the most high and I will not disgrace my father or hurt Him in anyway. Its not about the number of times you've sinned, its not about the lies you've told, the people you've slept with or the things you've done in the dark. Its about Jesus and what He has done. He was made sin so we would be without sin, all we need to do is trust. I mean what do you have to lose?  If you believe there's no life after death then you have nothing to lose if Christianity is a myth right? Give it a shot. There a people in Christ who have done much worse than you can imagine. I meet fellow brothers and sisters and I’m continually amazed at the power of God at work within us, so don’t let your feelings of guilt keep you away because Y.O.D.O (you only die once, Hebrews 9:27)

And to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, spread the love.  Join the movement, we were called to love. Love like Jesus did.

Smile, you've got...

I couldn't decide what to put up this evening so i took a quick nap as soon as I got home, that's the best way to solve problems, well at least in my humble opinion, in any situation of difficulty, a nap is the best solution. *In the Power Puff girls narrator's voice*

"Cant solve that tricky question in your end of  semester exam?" take a nap

"Cant find all the coins you saved up for the trotro mate?" take a nap (preferably in the corner where you can lean your head on the window) 

"You tore your outfit when getting down from the trotro?" say a quick prayer of thanks that at least clothes don't need tetanus shots, then take a nap. 

"You were given soap instead of a phone at circle because you thought you were wise?" take a nap.

Now i have been with a new service provider for a little over a year because i love their call rates and the little denominations their vouchers come in,( sometimes a little is a lot). the weird thing is our relationship is turning abusive but i cant walk out of it, and a girl can only sleep so much. 

It all started when i discovered their "unlimited" *air quotes* data bundles. I always assumed unlimited meant just that, unlimited, it was not limited, but my service provider has redefined the whole concept to me. 

Unlimited means that after a few hours of streaming YouTube videos, I will have just 20% of my "unlimited bundle remaining. another 30 minutes and i cant even browse anymore.

Tell me is that fair? Is that democratic? Is that love??? How do you expect me to smile because I've got you when you do this to me. 

Then again I cant help loving you because of your bonuses that go across all networks, even though its limited, and the doubling and tripling of my top ups. And your customer care center actually answers the call instead of a certain Yellow Casanova with a million subscribers and counting. You do me so well, I forget how my credit miraculously vanishes after top up and the many promotions that never seem to end with a winner (preferably me) .

I can say without a doubt that my relationship with my bed has improved because of my SP. Sometimes i have to go back to my Yellow Casanova on my "back up Nokia" and it gets me thinking;

"Am I cheating?" 

"Do i deserve this because I cannot remain faithful"

"Why cant Terrific Tuesday have a cousin called Wonderful Wednesday, or Marvelous Monday"

So many questions with even fewer answers.

 One thing is for sure though, i refuse to port because I don't want to be trapped in another relationship I cannot end until 90 days is up, and everyone who matters to me knows the "new number" even though i still have to refer to that card that came with the sim if I want to know my number since I cant be bothered to keep it in my noggin 

My yellow brick road

So I finally got down to it, the journey begins now. *fanfare, applause, fireworks*
First most of you may not know me and that's fine, i'm actually a very *whispering* shy person. well not really shy, i mean if i have to take charge and do something i will, i'm more of a reserved person, but weirdly enough a test i took says I'm "a social butterfly who is a Compassionate Responder" whatever that means.
Anyway get your chalewote (its Twi for flipflops) and lets get going...its going to be a long walk.
i promise to update regularly *girl guide three finger thingy*