The Practice of the Presence of God

Author: Lawrence, BrotherBrand: Whitaker HouseEdition: New Abridged ed.Features: Author - Lawrence Brother Publisher - Whitaker House Great Gift Idea. Satisfaction Ensured. Publisher - Whitaker House Binding: Mass Market PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 96Release Date: 01-06-1982Part Number: 771056Details: Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of “practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.” He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same, whether he was bustling around in the kitchen—with several people asking questions at the same time—or on his knees in prayer. He learned to cultivate the deep presence of God so