Tag Archives: busyness

In our midst

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

How many people never welcome me in, says the Lord because they’re too busy praying © Meisaan Chan

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Mending nets

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When the storm has finally passed it is time to mend your nets for you cannot keep going, going, going – you will catch absolutely nothing – it takes time to mend your nets but more time to fish with … Continue reading →

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The massage prayer

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

O Lord, lay your holy hands on me and through your touch turn this stone back into flesh and as you work may my heart turn warm and supple and my spirit, in a breath, relent © Meisaan Chan

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First things first

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

There is always more to do, so stop and suckle at the breast of God, then, full, take up your tools for there is always more to do © Meisaan Chan

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Even clouds are busy

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Even clouds are busy rushing by, nothing takes time for stillness © Meisaan Chan

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In the midst of busyness

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Tiny time for prayer is not insignificant – dense anchor © Meisaan Chan

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