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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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Famous Brother Lawrence Quotes

“We ought to seek God's assistance in our affairs just as they happen.”

Happens Ought Affair Assistance

Author:Brother Lawrence

“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.”

Littles Greatness Humility Ought Regard God Love Little Things Weary Presence Of God

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God

“The end we ought to propose to ourselves is to become, in this life, the most perfect worshipers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity.”

Ends Perfect Ought Worship Eternity This Life Propose

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God

“God as we ought to worship Him. God is Spirit, so we must worship Him in spirit and truth, that is, by a humble and true adoration of spirit in the depth and center of our souls.”

Soul Spirit Ought Worship Depth Humble Adoration

Author:Brother Lawrence

“We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs.”

Speak Prayer Ought Affair Simplicity Assistance

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God

“That we ought to give ourselves up to GOD, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His will, whether He lead us by suffering or by consolation, for all would be equal to a soul truly resigned”

Giving Soul Would Be Spiritual Suffering Ought Equal Regard Satisfaction Fulfilling Consolation Resigned

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God: The Original 17th Century Letters and Conversations of Brother Lawrence

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God: The Original 17th Century Letters and Conversations of Brother Lawrence

“That we ought, once for all, heartily to put our whole trust in GOD, and make a total surrender of ourselves to Him, secure that He would not deceive us.”

Whole Ought Surrender Secure Trust In God Deceiving

Book:The Practice of the Presence of God

Source: The Practice of the Presence of God