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The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

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The Practice of the Presence of God

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Brother Lawrence

Whitaker House · Paperback · June 1, 1982

Reading lane: Prayer & Devotion

Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Quiet Companion

A quiet guide to making prayer feel habitual, present, and usable in ordinary moments.

Come here for

  • daily prayer, steady attention
  • a pocket-sized devotional companion

Expect

  • contemplative tone
  • reference-friendly brevity

Book Details

Authors
Brother Lawrence
Publisher
Whitaker House
Published
June 1, 1982
Format
Paperback
Theme
Prayer & Devotion · Inspirational Christian Books
Reading lane
Prayer & Devotion

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Catholicism

  • Mysticism

  • Monasticism

About This Book

Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of “practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.” He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in com...

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Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of “practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.” He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same, whether he was bustling around in the kitchen—with several people asking questions at the same time—or on his knees in prayer. He learned to cultivate the deep presence of God so thoroughly in his own heart that he was able to joyfully exclaim, “I am doing now what I will do for all eternity. I am blessing God, praising Him, adoring Him, and loving Him with all my heart.” This unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.

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