December Doesn’t Have To Be ‘Detty”
Full disclaimer - I am not here to rain on your parade so continue reading please. Probably because I hail from Ghana, several times I’ve been asked about “Detty December” especially from non-African friends and acquaintances. In all honesty, I hadn't even heard of the term until last Christmas when a friend broke it all down for me because she’s an invested “Detty December” celebrant. She explained in layman’s terms to me that “Detty December” was like being on the Las Vegas strip. I then did an online search for it and social media definitely did not disappoint - it had a lot of snippets and information about it. Well, it sure is a party isn’t it? Listen, I’ve been to Vegas for a friend’s wedding but the images I saw for “Detty December” in Ghana were over and above what Vegas or Miami will do.
I always remember growing up in Ghana that the Christmas season is the real deal. We had loads of activities, events, parties, new clothes, goodies, you just name it. I don’t think we had “Detty December” though. Maybe I was just too sheltered to notice it back then. I didn't get to let my hair lose and sell my royal oats or dance with strangers till morning. I proceeded to speak with some folks in the homeland about this Christmas and it’s a split view. Some like “Detty December” and others do not because they feel the hype about it makes things unaffordable for the average person. Then of course we have the majority who feel the moral decadence is on the high during “Detty December" and they don’t want to have any part of it.
Whatever your take is on “Detty December” I think it depends on which side of the coin you sit when we toss it. Your lifestyle choices definitely impacts your participation in certain things but I don’t think December has to be “Detty” for you to have a jolly good time, especially in Ghana. Most visitors have saved their money all year to come and throw it around, you don’t need to jump on their bandwagon. Decency is to be cherished too and I hope that our younger generation value their health and safety more than a few days of partying into oblivion. Wisdom is very profitable in today’s world and it will always guide and preserve you.
I pray for your safety and security that you’ll make your December purer and not dirty.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
Do You Really Believe?
I call myself a seeker and an eternal student of the word of God. Yes, eternal because it doesn’t matter how many times I read the scriptures, the Holy Spirit reveals something different every time. When God said His ways are unsearchable, He meant just that because just when you think you’ve grasped something, He shows you another dimension of it. (Romans 11:33).
Multiple times in the bible Jesus asked the people, “Do you believe?” Especially right before He heals or delivers them. In Mark 9:4, a man uttered the most honest prayer I have ever heard, “help my unbelief.” It is honest because it is the reality of most believers - we struggle between FAITH and DOUBT. It’s like those two, stare and poke at us at the same time.
I’ve watched it play out a lot recently, where believers even question people’s miracles and testimonies. Mind you, they are praying for the same miracles and testimonies but when it happens to someone, their minds can’t fathom if it is true or not. Sometimes we even downplay it and underrate God’s power. Could it be the reason why people, who are not even believers in the Lord, receive their miracles so effortlessly while those of us praying and fasting for days unending keep waiting for that miracle to happen? I am a recipient of powerful miracles and testimonies so I don't take any miracle or testimony lightly. If you capture me listening to people’s testimonies, I’m usually smiling sheepishly or jumping in excitement. You would think I’m related to them. I just believe in miracles, maybe it’s a childlike spirit in me but I do believe ANYTHING is possible with God. For every miracle I see happen in my life and others', I believe it, wholeheartedly. I know God is able to do even more than that. I'm never surprised by it, I'm just always happy it happened for someone to receive. I silently pray to God to outperform the last miracle so the world can know that He is ALL-POWERFUL. Call me the hype-girl for God because I sure am. Honestly, how else will you believe that God exists and that He knows your needs and desires if He doesn't bring you miracles and unexpected interventions?
So, let me ask you, do you believe? If you don’t, then I pray that the Lord will increase your faith and help you believe so you can also be a recipient of His grace and mercy. Let this be so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
Declarations For December 2025
Looks like we just snapped our fingers and bam - December is here. Well, there are still a few more days to say goodbye to 2025 and who knows what miracles God will pour on us. This month’s declaration is a profound one from Haggai 2:9AMP….
“The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘and in this place I shall give [the ultimate] peace and prosperity,’ declares the Lord of hosts.”
I decree and declare immeasurable peace, prosperity and abundance in this month. Every blessing we have been waiting to receive in 2025, may it be doubled for us this month.
Let this be so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.