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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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