Saying For Today: Songs by Michael W. Smith, Sheryl Crow; John Denver, Charlotte Church; meditative silence; prayers; practial life-application message, ... Come in, and Enjoy!
Welcome to OneLife Ministries, an online ministry of Brian Kenneth Wilcox Ministries. This site is designed to lead you prayerfully into a heart experience of Divine Presence, Who is Love. I hope persons of varied wisdom paths will find inspiration here.
You are invited to join Brian at his groups on Facebook : Brian Kenneth Wilcox; Sanctum of Prayer; Love & Light; Christian Spirituality; John of the Cross. Brian is on YouTube with videos pertaining to spirituality, and on Tweeter. For details or booking of events, you can contact Brian at briankwilcox@yahoo.com .
GREETING
WORSHIP THROUGH PRAYERFUL SILENCE
Begin now, as you read these words, as you sit in your chair, to offer your whole selves, utterly and in joyful abandon, in quiet, glad surrender to Him who is within. In secret ejaculations of praise, turn in humble wonder to the Light, faint though it may be.
*Thomas Kelly, Quaker mystic
Center yourself by becoming quiet, and breathing deeply some breaths. Remind yourself you are in the Presence of Love. This place you are entering, within, is the inner Temple, where you are One with God. You may wish to use a mantra, or prayer phrase, follow the breathing in-and-out, or witness the arising and falling of all around you as the manifestation of universal-Spirit. Enjoy these moments of quietly settling and come out when you are ready.
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
Today, our first song is by Michael W. Smith. In "Deep in Love with You," his heartfelt expression of love in song and tears, reminds us our relationship with Christ is one of the Love of the Heart.
*Michael W. Smith. "Deep in Love with You."
WORSHIP THROUGH PRAYERS
Hold in prayer audibly or in silence intercessions for persons and needs, petitions for yourself, and thanksgiving and praise. End the time with prayerful silence, and the song The Lord's Prayer.
*Charlotte Church. “The Lord's Prayer.”
WORSHIP THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD
Luke 15.1-2, 11-32 (NRSV)
*Luke 15.1-2; 11-32 (NRSV)
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
Sheryl Crow. “Out of Our Heads.”
I select this song for it corresponds to my message on inclusive Love. We must discontinue using our words to divide ourselves from one another, and religions and politicians must cease using words to create groups, even in the name of “God,” that feel superior and act exclusive, and chosen – while all others are seen and treated as unchosen and of lesser worth.
In spiritual-mystical Christian terms, the Table of Christ is open to all. And no human has a right or destiny to turn anyone away from that Table of Love and Sharing. Christ gave no creed, he gave no religion.
Now is the time to realize and act as One, together. That is one reason OneLife is called OneLife. I urge us each and all to come together for Peace, friends in Grace. Amen!!
The Peace we seek, and the Love we need, together arises when we move into the Heart. In the Heart, we find we are One.
*Sheryl Crow. “Out of Our Heads.”
WORSHIP THROUGH THE SPOKEN WORD
COME ALL TO THE PARTY!
Rev Dr Brian Kenneth Wilcox
*REV DR BRIAN KENNETH WILCOX "Come All to the Party!"
WORSHIP THROUGH RESPONSE
Quiet Reflections
This time is to reflect prayerfully, and in silence, seeking to listen to the Inner Voice of Love and discern your personal response to the message.
Song
This a beautiful song by John Denver. "Annie's Song" he wrote to his wife. His words remind us of the Love we all desire, and how much the Divine One longs for us, and we for that One. We we are formed to fill up Love and Love to fill us up. That is why we say I Love You!
*John Denver. "Annie's Song."
WORSHIP THROUGH BLESSING
The Grace of Christ; the Love of our Father, our Mother; and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you. Go forth in Peace. Amen!
*OneLife Ministries is a division of Brian Kenneth Wilcox Ministries, SW Florida. Brian lives a vowed life, as an Associate of Greenbough House of Prayer.
*You can order his book An Ache for Union from major booksellers.
