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Christians for three centuries have treasured The Practice of the Presence of God—the collection of Brother Lawrence’s letters and conversations in which he reveals the secrets of walking with God at all times. His advice is especially pertinent today, when the hectic pace of modern life often makes it difficult to spend quality time with the Lord.
I feel no anxiety or doubt about my condition, because I have no other wish than to do what God wants. I try in all things to do his will, and I would not wish to lift a straw from the ground against his order, nor for any other motive than the pure love of him.
Fifth Letter
Get into the habit, little by little, of adoring God in this way: Beg for his grace and offer him your heart from time to time—during the day, in the midst of your work, at every moment if you can. Do not constrain yourself by rules or special devotions. Simply turn to God in faith, with love and humility.
Fourth Letter
God does not ask much of you: a little remembrance from time to time, a little adoration, sometimes to…
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