That there needed neither art nor science for going to GOD, but only a heart resolutely determined to apply itself to nothing but Him, or for His sake, and to love Him only.
BROTHER LAWRENCEThe most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaking humbly and lovingly with him in all seasons, at every moment, without limiting the conversation in any way.
More Brother Lawrence Quotes
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Let us fear to leave Him. Let us be always with Him. Let us live and die in His presence.
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It is not the greatness of the work which matters to God but the love with which it is done.
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There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it.
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I began to live as if there were no one save God and me in the world.
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Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.
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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.
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I desire only Him and to be wholly His.
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To worship God is to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself.
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Do not always scrupulously confine yourself to certain rules, or particular forms of devotion, but act with a general confidence in GOD, with love and humility.
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Our only business is to love and delight ourselves in God.
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Lift up your hearts to Him, sometimes even at your meals, and when you are in company; the least little remembrance will always be acceptable to Him. You need not cry very loud; He is nearer to us than we are aware.
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And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.
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Have courage then: make a virtue of necessity: ask of God, not deliverance from your pains, but strength to bear resolutely, for the love of Him, all that He should please, and as long as He shall please.
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The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaking humbly and lovingly with him in all seasons, at every moment, without limiting the conversation in any way.
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It matters not to me what I do, or what I suffer, so long as I abide loveingly united to God’s will – that is my whole business.
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