It is possible for us to live in the very sense of the Lord’s presence, under even the most difficult circumstances. If you and I are going to enjoy the peace of paradise during this life we must become accustomed to a familiar, humble, and very affectionate conversation with the Lord Jesus.

— Brother Lawrence

Brother Lawrence Quotes

The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God – that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you.

— Brother Lawrence

It is possible for us to live in the very sense of the Lord’s presence, under even the most difficult circumstances. If you and I are going to enjoy the peace of paradise during this life we must become accustomed to a familiar, humble, and very affectionate conversation with the Lord Jesus.

— Brother Lawrence

We ought to seek God’s assistance in our affairs just as they happen.

— Brother Lawrence

If I were to be responsible for guiding souls, I would urge everyone to be aware of God’s constant presence, if for no other reason than His presence is a delight to our souls and spirit.

— Brother Lawrence

Many do not advance in Christian progress because they stick in penances and particular exercises, while they neglect the love of God, which is the end.

— Brother Lawrence

Emptiness is that which frees us from religiosity and leads us to true spirituality.

— Brother Lawrence

It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God.

— Brother Lawrence

The greater perfection a soul aspires after, the more dependent it is upon Divine Grace.

— Brother Lawrence

I began to live as if there were no one save God and me in the world.

— 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.

— Brother Lawrence

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 Lawrence

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.

— Brother Lawrence

Lord of all pots and pans and things make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!

— Brother Lawrence

Prayer is nothing else than a sense of God’s presence.

— Brother Lawrence

Believe me, count as lost each day you have not used in loving God.

— Brother Lawrence

Loving God and loving one’s neighbor are really the same thing.

— Brother Lawrence

I cannot imagine how religious persons can live satisfied without the practice of the presence of GOD. For my part I keep myself retired with Him in the depth of centre of my soul as much as I can; and while I am so with Him I fear nothing; but the least turning from Him is insupportable.

— Brother Lawrence

If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.

— Brother Lawrence

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

— Brother Lawrence

Let all our employment be to know God: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him.

— Brother Lawrence
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