The (perhaps) temporary hell

God always waits for us to change our mind:
to make these five, thirty, sixty, ninety years
of us bumbling around, trying to figure out what’s going on
be the lynch pin for the rest of eternity
seems a little unlike the God I know

© Meisaan Chan

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The foundation of resilience

Resist giving in to fear!
Throw your fear upon the Lord!
Be free! Be free!

© Meisaan Chan

 

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Adapting

The cold is here early this year
so be ready with jacket and gloves:
insisting on wearing your sandals
does nothing to combat the cold

© Meisaan Chan

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The necessary starting place

You shine like the sun;
all my heart’s corners
cringe in the light

© Meisaan Chan

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Going it alone

How many times we chop of our hands
refusing help

© Meisaan Chan

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If given the choice

Praise is thin
Love is immovable

© Meisaan Chan

 

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Another idol

Worshiping what you believe
can lead to hardness of heart

© Meisaan Chan

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Adherence

It is possible to adhere to dogma
and not to me

© Meisaan Chan

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One indication of growth

One indication of growth
is when the nature of your problems change

© Meisaan Chan

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Sacrificing heart

Sacrificing heart
love’s radiance in action
what brilliance! – glance down

© Meisaan Chan

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