Category Archives: writing

Out of the nothing, something

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes life doesn’t give you all the pieces to build your house; you lack the wood, or the nails, or even the strength to build it; Keep returning to me, says the Lord, for I am not afraid of missing … Continue reading →

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Illness

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sick nights foggy days clouds pass by © Meisaan Chan

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A tip for when in darkness

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

When in darkness, do not be afraid to yearn for nothing is more irresistible to God than the reaching heart © Meisaan Chan

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The prophet’s call

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

The prophet is not concerned about being heard but about stoking the fire and letting the fire make its own sounds © Meisaan Chan

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In search of fullness

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I look for you along the empty streets – they’re actually chaotic streets, but somehow empty – and I’m looking to be filled © Meisaan Chan

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Charging ahead

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

God does not typically piddle around – even rest has its point – so watch out when opportunity strikes: God becomes a bull © Meisaan Chan

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“Trust me,” God says.

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“Trust me,” God says. Why so hard? Hands slowly open, sweating © Meisaan Chan  

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You can pray all your life with your walls up

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can pray all your life with your walls up and that is still prayer, but not intimacy © Meisaan Chan

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The plea of the surgeon

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You do not have to do anything, says the Lord simply let me work, do not interfere I know the plan for healing I am the plan for healing © Meisaan Chan

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Scar vigilance

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes the scar is sensitive healed, but sensitive and carefully, you need to mind it © Meisaan Chan

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