Quotes from Brother Lawrence
Think often on God, by day, by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you; leave him not alone.
- Brother Lawrence
That we should feed and nourish our souls with high notions of GOD; which would yield us great joy in being devoted to Him.
- Brother Lawrence
God always gave us light in our doubts, when we had no other design but to please Him.
- Brother Lawrence
We must do our business faithfully, without trouble or disquiet, recalling our mind to God mildly, and with tranquility, as often as we find it wandering from him.
- 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
There's no greater lifestyle and no greater happiness than that of having a continual conversation with God.
- Brother Lawrence
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.
- Brother Lawrence
You need not cry very loud; he is nearer to us than we think.
- Brother Lawrence
Prayer is nothing else than a sense of God's presence
- 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.
- Brother Lawrence
A little lifting of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, one act of inward worship are prayers which, however short, are nevertheless acceptable to God.
- Brother Lawrence
There is no sweeter manner of living in the world than continuous communion with God.
- Brother Lawrence