Tag Archives: surrender

Barriers

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

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Strange rejoicing

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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The prayer

As I prayedmy spirit turned inside outand sat on the outside © Meisaan Chan

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Surrender takes conscious will

Surrender takes conscious will,turned inside-out, wrung empty;the distracted never yield © Meisaan Chan

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My ardor for you

I crave you in allas a lover craves the taste of the beloved © Meisaan Chan

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The everything

Cross the desert, says the LordI am too weak, I sayI am your strength, the Lord replies Cross the desert, says the LordI have no supplies, I sayI am your supplies, the Lord replies Cross the desert, says the LordI … Continue reading

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Confused surrender

There is the surrender of warand the surrender of love, says the Lordand so often this is confused © Meisaan Chan

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Altars you despise

It is possible to worship before altars you despise:victimhoodshamefear –a caution: They never lead to liberation © Meisaan Chan

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What weakens the bond

When the bond is listeningany distraction from listeningweakens the bond When the bond is surrenderany wavering from surrenderweakens the bond © Meisaan Chan

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What is harder than taking it up

I asked you to take it up and you did, says the Lord;now I am asking you something even harder:I am asking you to put it down © Meisaan Chan

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