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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 soul. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. For nearly 300 years this unparalleled classic 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.
Mass Market Paperback: 95 pages
Publisher: Whitaker House; New Abridged ed. edition (June 1, 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0883681056
ISBN-13: 978-0883681053
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 4.5 x 7 inches
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I first learned about this wonderful little book through another very useful book entitled "Great Books of the Christian Tradition" by Terry Glaspey. Glaspey is a Christian booklover who's well read in Christian literature and considers this book one of the top ten that every Christian ought to read. The value of Brother Lawrence's book is seen in the fact that it is one of the favorites of some of the other authors on Glaspey's top ten list: A.W. Tozer (author of "The Pursuit of God") and Richard Foster (author of "A Celebration of Discipline"). Another popular Christian author (who is a Quaker like Foster) that was influenced by Brother Lawrence is mentioned in the introduction by Hal Helms in Paraclete Press's edition of "The Practice of the Presence of God": Hannah Whitall Smith (author of "The Christian's Secret to a Happy Life"). Mrs. Smith called Lawrence's book "one of the most helpful books I know." And still another Quaker, Thomas Kelly (author of the classic, "A Testament of Devotion"), treasured Brother Lawrence's book as well. This is just a small handful of major authors influenced by this classic that testifies to its enduring value in the broader Christian community. I've read all of the above classics and therefore can personally testify that Brother Lawrence's principles are reflected in all of them!Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (a.k.a. Nicholas Herman) lived in the 17th century and was a monk within the Carmelite Order of the Roman Catholic Church. This was the Order of such notable Christian mystics as St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross who authored other seminal mystical texts.
The Practice of the Presence of God Experiencing God's Presence (Jesus Calling Bible Studies) Escape to God: A Desperate Search for His Presence Pursuit of His Presence: Daily Devotions to Strengthen Your Walk with God Preaching the Presence of God: A Homiletic from an Asian American Perspective Practicing the Presence of God: Learn to Live Moment-by-Moment Moments of Peace in the Presence of God The Tabernacle of David: The Presence of God as Experienced in the Tabernacle A Call to Joy: Living in the Presence of God Radical Presence: Teaching as Contemplative Practice Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges Beautiful Encounters: The Presence of Jesus Changes Everything - Student Book Jesus Today Teen Cover: Experience Hope in His Presence Jesus Calling - Deluxe Edition Brown Cover: Enjoying Peace in His Presence Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission Hosting the Presence: Unveiling Heaven's Agenda Hosting the Presence Workbook: Unveiling Heaven's Agenda In His Presence The Code of the Holy Spirit: Uncovering the Hebraic Roots and Historic Presence of the Holy Spirit
