Tag Archives: fear

The foundation of resilience

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

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

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The tentative

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You can hide for as long as you wish, says the Lord, but there is food in my outstretched hand © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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I am afraid of abandonment, I say

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I am afraid of abandonment, I say, shutting down, going numb: Oh, but wait, you murmur, as you put one foot in my closing door as I let you, hesitantly as your love washes over me © Meisaan Chan

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Heavy luggage

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You spend so much energy being afraid, being angry, being ashamed – why carry needless weight? © Meisaan Chan

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When fear almost wins

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes I cannot make the leap and that is when you push me off but only when you hear my heart of hearts whispering yes © Meisaan Chan

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Love and courage

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If love does not require courage it might not be love © Meisaan Chan

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Different endings

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It depends on to whom you surrender if you surrender to your anger or your fear or to the abyss – or if you surrender to me. It depends on to whom you surrender. © Meisaan Chan

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When you break the silence

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You will then need courage to face the brokenness but brokenness by compassion will heal brokenness by fear will remain brokenness by resentment will petrify © Meisaan Chan

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Endless are my fears

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

  Endless are my fears but purify my love, for endless has an end     © Meisaan Chan

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Live with open hands, says the Lord

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Live with open hands, says the Lord: If they give it, fine if they take it away, fine if you fight and win, fine if you fight and lose, fine; May the fire in your heart burn brightly but don’t … Continue reading →

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