Tag Archives: help me

The return to calm

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Endless blue skyabsorbs my worriesreturns calm © Meisaan Chan

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You give me such times of sweetness

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You give me such times of sweetness, O Lordeven in the midst of the storm:You bring me to transcendence in the squallby showing me that the storm is a breath on the wind:You bring me to transcendent groundingby bringing me … Continue reading →

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Stay alert

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Stay alert for humility, says the Lordstay honedor you will stray © Meisaan Chan

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The ideal before-moment (or, Strange rejoicing)

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you are weary, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to fill When you are terrified, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to anchor When you are despairing, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to rescue Strange rejoicingStrange rejoicingStrange rejoicing For world, no senseWith me, full … Continue reading →

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When helpless

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Allow the messallow the disruptionyou can’t change it, anyway!go deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Praising at the edge, II

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The drop off is behind youand to both sidesPraise, now, praiseand when the drop off is also before youPraise, now, praiseand when you cannot take a stepPraise, now, praiseand when you cannot breathePraise, now, praiseand in your dissolutionPraise, now, praise … Continue reading →

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Barriers

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Yes, there are barriers – what is new? asks the LordHave you not knocked and seen doors open? © Meisaan Chan

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The blessing of turmoil

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, spirituality, writing | Tagged hardship, help, help me, PTSD, recovery, spirit, Spiritual poetry | Leave a comment

Why God rescues and cares

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

“Why do you insist on rescuing me so completely?” she asked the Lord“I want to show you what love does,” the Lord replied“Why do you care so much?” she insistedThose were her last words before she was transformed into light, … Continue reading →

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The loyal

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I am for you, says the Lordeven when you are not for yourself 3/5/2021

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