Category Archives: writing

Order in the chaos: Your clarity is love

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Your clarity is love, says the LordLove will protect you from despairLove will protect you from overwhelmLove will protect you from blindnessLove will protect you from crumblingLove will protect you from confusionLove will protect you from hateLove will protect you … Continue reading →

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You orient me

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You orient mecompass spinslands on north © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the woman and the rut

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who walked a dirt, circular path, and she walked it so many times that the path became a rut. After many months and years, she wanted to leave the rut, but each step she took … Continue reading →

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The things that determine everything

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Where do you place your surrender?Where do you place your fear?To what do you give your power?That will determine everything © Meisaan Chan

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The most profound prayer

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The most profound prayerisn’t eloquentit is naked © Meisaan Chan

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When in hardship, remember your tools

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Remember your tools, says the Lordhard-earned, well-keptBring them out again Dusty tools in back of shedstill work; shine them upand use © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the two women and the broken vase

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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 →

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A middle of the night prayer

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Calm, calm, gentle I appearsoftly I stroke your body nowlengthening muscles, breath slowing downI am for you, yes © Meisaan Chan

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Chains

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

To be attached to the outcomeis chains © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the gem cutter and the people

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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 →

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