Thus, by means of this mystical theology and secret love, the soul parts from itself and all things and ascends to God. For love is like a fire which always rises upwards as though longing to be engulfed in its center.
*John of the Cross. The Dark Night.
Every word you speak is a candle lit in the Dark leading me Home to my Heart.
In prayer, today, I got lost and awoke to find myself in Your arms– Lucky guy- I am!
Beloved, will you let me get lost tomorrow, again?
Those who never lose their way, never find this Loving.
There is a Love beyond one feeling- Rising through body mind soul To You.
One Light Many mirrors One Face A myriad Smiles.
How fortunate are you Twiddling your toes In the bottomless Ocean.
Everyone talks of Spiritual experience- Forget it What I am writing about is Beyond experiencer and experience
Go There!
"I am Back In Love Again..."
The Voice said to the Voice...
Someone dropped a plate in Here A Presence brought pieces together: What did it say? GRACE!
Are you now On the cliff of befuddlement? - I did my best to get you there- Jump from your mind Into this Beauty.
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*John of the Cross quote from The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross. Trans. K. Kavanaugh and O. Rodriguez.
*Charitable contributions would be appreciated to assist Brian in continuing his ministry. For contributions, contact Brian at barukhattah@embarqmail.com .
*Brian's book of spiritual love poetry, An Ache for Union: Oneness with God through Love, can be ordered through major booksellers or the Cokesbury on-line store, cokesbury.com .
*Brian K. Wilcox, a United Methodist Pastor, lives in Southwest Florida. He is a vowed member of Greenbough House of Prayer, a contemplative Christian community in South Georgia. He lives a contemplative life and seeks to inspire others to enjoy a more intimate relationship with Christ. Brian advocates for a spiritually-focused, experiential Christianity and renewal of the Church through addressing the deeper spiritual needs and longings of persons.
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