Tag Archives: contemplation

Only when you ask

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I do not direct your life, says the Lord – you do.I follow.Until that moment you ask me to lead – then I do.Then you follow.But I lead only when you ask. © Meisaan Chan

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Your next step

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You are whole, says the Lordbut you haven’t claimed it yet –this is your next stepthis is your next healing © Meisaan Chan

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When I am your only food

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When I am your only food, says the Lord,Let them leave you!When I am your only food,let them adore you!Both are equal: You are fed When you feed on them:Desperation © Meisaan Chan

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Mary before the angel

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

All souls need preparation –(even Jesus needed 30 years)while she, a child!(her whole life a mere 13, perhaps)How did she prepareto be annihilated by yes? © Meisaan Chan

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Peace and stumbling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Peace be with you, you say:Stumbling on the pathmeans that you are on the path © Meisaan Chan

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The power of response

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The more you can master your emotions,which requires self-discipline and vigilancethe more you will respond to life, not react © Meisaan Chan

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Sacred oil

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Rededicate my every drop to youfor right now I am splattered © Meisaan Chan

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A journeying caution

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Most often, the ego is what prevents you from walking or leads you astray,whispering that it is not doing anything at allwhile it is directing your very move –Listen! © Meisaan Chan