The Practice of the Presence of God (Walker Large Print Books) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802727816 ISBN 13: 9780802727817

Synopsis

THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD is one of the most enduring spiritual classics of all time. It is a collection of letters from and conversations with Brother Lawrence. As reviewers of THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD have stated, it "has opened up the personal interconnections within the movement as never before." An unparalleled classic, for 300 years THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.

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Review

..."[This book] has opened up the personal interconnections within the movement as never before."

"The Practice of the Presence of God was a pivotal book in my spiritual growth. It showed me there was no division between work that is secular and work that is sacred. When done 'unto God rather than men, ' all work is sacred. And Brother Lawrence, with his sleeves rolled up and his hands elbow deep in the sink, shows us in everyday ways how to turn the kitchens in our lives into cathedrals."
--Ken Gire, author of Moments with the Savior, Windows of the Soul, and The Divine Embrace

The Practice of the Presence of God was a pivotal book in my spiritual growth. It showed me there was no division between work that is secular and work that is sacred. When done unto God rather than men, all work is sacred. And Brother Lawrence, with his sleeves rolled up and his hands elbow deep in the sink, shows us in everyday ways how to turn the kitchens in our lives into cathedrals.
Ken Gire, author of Moments with the Savior, Windows of the Soul, and The Divine Embrace"

From the Back Cover

At any moment and in any circumstance, the soul that seeks God may find Him, and practice the presence of God.

Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century French monk, learned to practice the presence of God at all times. And you can, too. Here in one volume are two classic works by Brother Lawrence. Each book reveals how to practice God's presence and see His glory in every facet of your life.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of documented conversations and letters that reveal the heart of this humble man. He wrote, "The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen . . . I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament."

Brother Lawrence's wisdom and spiritual insights have helped bring people closer to God for more than three centuries. The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, a lesser known but equally outstanding work, is a summary of his teachings. Throughout, he develops one great theme, best expressed by the psalmist, "In Thy Presence is fulness of joy."

Edition details

• Publication date: 1750
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802727816
• ISBN 13: 9780802727817
• Binding: Paperback