Devotional Readings From Brother Lawrence’s,Practicing the Presence of God
[We use the name which this Carmelite kitchen monk went by-“Brother Lawrence,” in the sense of Acts 2:37, where “brethren” is used in a generic sense]
In the area of Christian devotional literature, the classic work by “Brother Lawrence,” Practicing the Presence of God, is certainly worth your time to read. Surely Lawrence was ahead of many when it comes to a personal spiritual life.  Notice some sample quotes below, from Lawrence:
“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 as if I were on my knees.”
“You need not cry very loud, he is nearer to us than we think”
“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed”
“There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual walk with God. Those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it; yet I do not advise you to do it from that motive”
These quotes serve to make us aware of why we do what we do in the name of Christ (Psalm 116).
-Robert M. Housby