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Brother Lawrence, originally named John Lawrence, was a French Catholic monk known for his profound insights into everyday life and his faith in the presence of God. His life and thoughts have had a profound impact on posterity.

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“I regard myself as the most wretched of all men, stinking and covered with sores, and as one who has committed all sorts of crimes against his King. Overcome by remorse, I confess all my wickedness to Him, ask His pardon and abandon myself entirely to Him to do with as He will. But this King, filled with goodness and mercy, far from chastising me, lovingly embraces me, makes me eat at His table, serves me with His own hands, gives me the keys of His treasures and treats me as His favorite. He talks with me and is delighted with me in a thousand and one ways; He forgives me and relieves me of my principle bad habits without talking about them; I beg Him to make me according to His heart and always the more weak and despicable I see myself to be, the more beloved I am of God.”

Love God Humility Mercy

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God

“That he had no scruples; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, I am used to do so: I shall never do otherwise, if I am left to myself. If I fail not, then I give GOD thanks, acknowledging that it comes from Him.”

God Failure Thanks

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God and The Spiritual Maxims

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God and The Spiritual Maxims

“Als ik Hem in geloof zie, zie ik eigenlijk zo goed dat ik soms zeg: 'Ik geloof niet meer! Ik zie!”

God Geloof Practicing Faith Zien Practicing The Presence Of God

Author:Brother Lawrence

“I have abandoned all particular forms of devotion, all prayer techniques. My only prayer practice is attention. I carry on a habitual, silent, and secret conversation with God that fills me with overwhelming joy.”

God Form Joy Prayer Secret Attention Practice Teacher Particular Conversation Silent Technique Devotion Overwhelming Abandoned Habitual Conversations With God

Author:Brother Lawrence

“There is no sweeter manner of living in the world than continuous communion with God.”

World Life God Christian Religious Christianity Sweet Communion Communion With God

Book:The Brother Lawrence Collection

Source: The Brother Lawrence Collection

“It is not the greatness of the work which matters to God but the love with which it is done.”

Matter Done God Greatness

Author:Brother Lawrence