Tag Archives: praise

October worship

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Bright leaves gather in the wild grasses congregation of joy © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged autumn, community, congregation, fall, joy, leaves, October, praise | 2 Comments

Strength in the storm

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When all is crisis turn first to me: bow and prostrate and pray – do this not for me, but for you, O fragile heart for you to remember your core © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged anchor, core, crisis, hardship, praise, resilience, strength, suffering, worship | 2 Comments

The day drips with praise

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

The day drips with praise the heart crumbles with longing © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged effortless, haiku, joy, longing, praise, presence, union, writing | Leave a comment

Where it belongs

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Reserve for the Lord your riches: time energy control focus dreams – leave your gold at the altar, right where it belongs © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged altar, obedience, praise, priorities, riches, sacrifice, worship, writing | Leave a comment

Spiritual ruts

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Spiritual ruts most profoundly shut out delight © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged delight, joy, numbness, praise, ruts, sensitivity, spiritual ruts | Leave a comment

What you worship

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Be careful of the altar you choose. This is your most fundamental decision. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged abandonment, altar, idol, obedience, praise, service, worship | Leave a comment

In times like these

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

my heart is a chest of treasure, chocked-full, spilling out gold gleaming everywhere © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged fullness, gratitude, joy, praise, thanks, thanksgiving | 4 Comments

Treatment

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If they drape you in robes it means nothing; if they nail you to a cross it means nothing; your value does not fluctuate – it is a granite rock © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged humility, independence, praise, Way of Jesus | Leave a comment

Glory

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged glory, praise, stars, wonder | Leave a comment

If given the choice

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged choice, foundation, love, praise | Leave a comment