Tag Archives: rescue

We’re making it out of here alive: yes

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

We’re making it out of here alive: yes the jaws snapped shut without us death-paths turn to life-paths; we run hand in hand, hearts take to flight © Meisaan Chan  

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Cling to the Lord

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Cling to the Lord Throw yourself upon her Of course she will carry you © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The open-handed cry

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When you cry out for help make sure you let go of your definition of help © Meisaan Chan

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Out of nothing, the gift appears

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Out of nothing, the gift appears: that is the way of the God of creation © Meisaan Chan

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Proper place

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Nothing can save me except you, O Lord: everything falls into its proper place © Meisaan Chan

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I come for you

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I come for you through snow and rugged mountain passes; you might be injured, hungry, cold but I have all provisions and I come for you © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The waves crash over my head

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

  The waves crash over my head and your lights are so distant, so small: be bigger than this, O God, my rescue for your name is my last breath     © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The rescue

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Drowning in self-doubt I cry out, frigid waters splash: you jumping in © Meisaan Chan

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Journey by day, journey by night

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

  Journey by day, journey by night one is not better or worse if you are still following: The temptation by day is to take the lead and the temptation by night is to despair – but with despair, you cry … Continue reading →

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Take me home

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Take me home in the dark and frozen cold when my breath sticks to my lips and I have nowhere to go; Someone, come with velvet shroud, arm around my shoulders, and guide me to the glowing light to … Continue reading →

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