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Category Archives: Scripture riff
Parable of the two women and the broken vase
The kingdom of God is like two women who each broke a precious vase. The first woman swept up the shards and threw them away. The second woman wept, then carefully glued the vase back together. It could no longer … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Parable, recovery, Scripture riff, writing
Tagged brokenness, healing, help me, Parable, spirituality
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A middle of the night prayer
Calm, calm, gentle I appearsoftly I stroke your body nowlengthening muscles, breath slowing downI am for you, yes © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged calm, compassion, gentleness, middle of the night, nurturing, safety, surrender
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Parable of the gem cutter and the people
There once was a gem cutter who spent all her life cutting the most beautiful gem in the world. When she unveiled it, everyone exclaimed that indeed, this was the most beautiful gem anyone had ever seen. Shortly thereafter, however, … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Parable, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged eternity, hypocrisy, infinity, religion, religious infighting
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The not-really-wilderness
I’m in the wilderness, I say to the LordNot really, the Lord says to meHow is this not so, I ask. There is no path, no one else, no markers, no mapYou are walking upon my heart, the Lord says … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged coronavirus, guidance, help, help me, lost, map, reassurance, wilderness
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Eternal healing
Why be surprised by my surprises, says the Lord;my healing sinks into all:from the earthquake chasmsto the unseen cracks © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged depression, eternity, healing, help, help me, infinity, love, recovery
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To protect yourself from overwhelm
You always were a sensitive soul, says the Lord,and you have deepened the sensitive path,so you must deepen your protectionto protect yourself from overwhelm What protects you? Find itstrengthen itgo deeper © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged danger, help, help me, overwhelmed, protection, safety, spiritual protection
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Not all the eggs hatched: Duck Spirituality
INot all the eggs hatched.There were two left in the nest.Eggshell fragments were cracked open everywhere on the groundexcept for the two.All the ducks were gone and these two eggs, cold –so much love and effort and no hatching!Not everything … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Poetry, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged acceptance, coronavirus, duck, ducklings, eggs, hardship, loss, survival, wisdom
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Prayer of recognition
Heal me, O LordHeal my fear of myselfSave me, O LordSave me from myself © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged anxiety, calming, depression, fear, help, help me, prayer, soothing
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Where you are connected makes all the difference
I move the candle to the shadows so its flame is better seen:The shadow means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected to the wick, not to the shadow;the light means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Parable, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged candle, connection, source
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Curving toward the center 