Brother Lawrence Quotes

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.

There is a practice that is most powerful in keeping us united with God. That practice is the constant recollection of His presence.

Were I a preacher, I should preach above all other things, the practice of the Presence of God.... Those who have the gale of the Holy Spirit go forward, even in sleep.

Prayer is - not just bowing your head a few times a day, it pervades all of life.

The truth is that you can only come to know God when you give up the past and the future in your mind and merge totally into the now, because God is always here now.

The mind is a great gift, but it has to be quieted down in order to feel, hear and see the presence of God.

. . . in the spiritual life you must practice. And the only way to practice is by trying to solve your problems with prayer. This develops your spiritual power and it also trains you to use that spiritual power in the most effective way.

Constantly practice the habit of inwardly gazing upon God. You know that something inside your heart sees God. Even when you are compelled to withdraw your conscious attention in order to engage in earthly affairs, there is within you a secret communion always going on.

The spiritual commitment is to make every situation an object of devotional connection.

Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life. ...We do not take the spiritual life seriously if we do not set aside some time to be with God and listen to him.

Know this also to be one of the spiritual practices, a discipline for God - realisation. Its aim also is Self - realisation.

We are called to be contemplatives. ..by seeking the face of God in everything, everyone, everywhere, all the time.

I think the main thing that we have to do is try and train ourselves to remember from moment to moment that God is living within us and within everybody else, and just trying to remember to see that.

A primary goal of the spiritual life is to learn to quiet the mind through prayer and meditation, through spiritual practice, so that we can hear what in both Judaism and Christianity, is called the small, still voice within.

Meditation is one of the ways in which the spiritual man keeps himself awake.

For the Divine to function through you, it is important to make every breath, every pulsation in the body, and your very existence an offering.

Patient and regular practice is the whole secret of spiritual realization. Do not be in a hurry in spiritual life. Do your utmost, and leave the rest to God.

Keep your mental and spiritual contact points cleaned so that God can operate through your mind.

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.

The practice of giving thanks...eucharisteo...this is the way we practice the presence of God, stay present to His presence, and it is always a practice of the eyes. We don't have to change what we see. Only the way we see.

God has blessed me with the capacity to meditate even while I am talking.

It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.

The single dynamic that helps people be most aware of God and most experiencing the fruit of the Spirit is gratitude.

To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for.

I think prayerful meditation, being still in a space, being still with God, I don't do that enough. It's crazy, because when I do do it, I always walk away from it going, 'Why the hell am I not doing that more?'