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, where ever we are, be it in a bustling kitchen or on our knees in prayer. A classic in Christian literature. This edition is abridged and updated, while keeping the essence of the message intact. It contains 4 parts: Conversations, Letters, Spiritual Maxims, and The Life of Brother Lawrence.
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Reviewed by Joy (Wayne, NJ), April 24, 2009
It's a very easy read, yet holds profound truths in the simplicity of its writing of how to grow in your relationship with God. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed by Rachael (Grand Rapids, MI), December 14, 2007
Brother Lawrence's amazingly simple, yet AMAZINGLY PROFOUND nudges toward God in our everyday activities. Definitely a life changer. Small enough, I carry it in my purse. After losing and retrieving it, I wrote "This book belongs to Rachael, but if you've found it, READ IT before giving it back to me!!"
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Reviewed by Diane (West Islip, New York), September 02, 2007
This man gets it. Simplicity, yet the unending quest of just yielding. The Bible and this book is all you will ever need.
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Reviewed by Jack Fewx (Longview, TX), March 18, 2001
This book was first lent to me by a dear friend, and judging by the size of the book I jokingly told her that I would have it back to her the next day. That was over a month ago, and I still have it. I'm buying my own copy so that I can return her copy.
I so strongly encourage every Christian to pick up and meditate on this book, that any of my friends that can't afford it (college students) I'm buying it for them. This book has become my daily reading during my time with God.
Basically, if you want to find the truth on how to grow and walk in your relationship with Christ, pick up this book. If your heart is tuned in to God, you can't read this book and not be touched in some way.
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