Brother Lawrence emphasizes the common struggle with wandering thoughts in prayer, attributing it to the roving nature of our minds. He suggests that the remedy for this is to confess our fa…

Brother Lawrence preaches about finding strength and comfort in God during times of great pain and suffering, emphasizing the importance of enduring hardships with patience and trust in God'…

Brother Lawrence, on his death-bed, emphasizes the importance of knowing God deeply, highlighting that God's love for us is the foundation of all His actions for our good. He encourages seei…

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the importance and virtue of practicing the presence of God, especially in preparation for making vows and professions. He encourages a continual conversation wit…

Brother Lawrence shares his testimony of conversion at the age of eighteen, where he experienced a profound revelation of God's Providence and Power, leading to a deep love for God that last…

Brother Lawrence shares his method of attaining a habitual sense of God's presence, emphasizing the importance of giving oneself wholly to God, renouncing all else for His love, and living a…

Brother Lawrence preaches about the importance of gratitude for God's mercies, sharing his own experience of finding relief and consolation in suffering near death. He emphasizes the sweetne…

Brother Lawrence preaches about the manner of going to God, emphasizing the importance of hearty renunciation, continual conversation with God, and sanctification in common business. He high…

Brother Lawrence, in writing of himself as a third person, encourages his correspondent to press on to a fuller practicing of the Presence of God. He shares how he has spent over forty years…

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence continually in our lives, urging believers to focus on pleasing God above all else and to renounce anything that distract…

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the belief in the communion of saints, highlighting the universal oneness of experimental Christianity throughout all ages and lands. He points to the shared expe…

Brother Lawrence preaches about the importance of living a life governed by love for God, finding joy and satisfaction in seeking Him above all else, even in the most mundane tasks. He share…

Brother Lawrence shares his personal journey of faith, emphasizing his deep commitment to God through a life of simplicity, humility, and love. He describes his transformation from a trouble…

Brother Lawrence, at nearly eighty years old, exhorts his sixty-four-year-old correspondent to live and die with God, emphasizing the importance of constant worship and remembrance of God in…

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the importance of practicing the presence of God in every aspect of life, highlighting the peace and security that comes from being constantly connected to God. H…

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the importance of sacrificing our will and trusting in God, even in times of difficulty. He encourages seeking God's presence in all aspects of life, acknowledgin…

Brother Lawrence preaches about the importance of faith working by love, emphasizing that outward business does not have to be a detriment to our spiritual life. He shares that perfect resig…

Brother Lawrence encourages his soldier friend to trust in God's infinite grace and provision, reminding him to hope in God, thank Him for His favors, and find comfort and strength in Him du…

Brother Lawrence encourages full and complete confidence in God for both body and soul, emphasizing that our sufferings are evidence of God's love towards us. He advises to abandon reliance …

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the importance of constantly being in the presence of God, finding comfort and strength in prayer and faith even in the midst of suffering. He encourages offering…