Tag Archives: determination

A conversation between the plant and the Lord

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Root me in your heart, says the plantYes, but tell me why, says the Lord Most soil is too hard, says the plantYes, many hearts are, says the Lord Most soil doesn’t have space to breathe, says the plantYes, many … Continue reading →

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The companion, II

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“Please, let me be with you,” I say. “The path includes suffering,” God says. “Then let me suffer with you,” I say. “The path includes loss,” God says. “Then let me be empty with you,” I say. “The path includes … Continue reading →

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Digging in

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Digging in to find the joy stubborn, adamant: there must be joy here and then finding it © Meisaan Chan

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God-looking

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes the cup runs empty and you tip the cup back for the last drop; so do I do with your heart, says the Lord, looking for your compassion © 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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