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Tag Archives: Brother Lawrence
Labor with Love
“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.” Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) The Practice of the Presence of … Continue reading
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Winsome Work
There’s a sweet little book, The Practice of the Presence of God, filled with bits of Brother Lawrence’s conversations and writings — wise words like these: Easier to read than to put into practice. And well worth the effort.
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Good Work
That wise saint, Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) “was content doing the smallest chore if he could do it purely for the love of God.” from Second Conversation, The Practice of the Presence of God Follow the good Brother’s example.
Posted in Building character
Tagged Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God, Work
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For the Love of God, Work!
“And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.” Brother Lawrence (1614 – 1691) Do everything, even the little things, for the love of … Continue reading
God’s Favorite
“This King, who is full of goodness and mercy, doesn’t punish me. Rather, He embraces me lovingly and invites me to eat at His table. He serves me Himself and gives me the keys to His treasury, treating me as … Continue reading
Balanced, for God’s Sake
2017 aspirations: divine sense, blessed balance Here’s some 17th Century wisdom to help– “. . . our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own.” Brother Lawrence The … Continue reading
Secular vs Sacred (Tuesday)
Holy and mundane–never the twain shall meet . . . . . . . until I meet up with the ancient writings of Brother Lawrence (ancient, as in the 1600’s): “We can do little things for God; I … Continue reading
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