Brother Lawrence Quotes about Soul

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If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.

If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.

Brother Lawrence

Wind, Sea, Soul

Brother Lawrence (2015). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.23, Booklassic

I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God.... I just make it my business to persevere in His holy presence... My soul has had an habitual, silent, secret conversation with God.

Brother Lawrence

Prayer, Soul, Secret

The world appears very little to a soul that contemplates the greatness of God.

Brother Lawrence

Greatness, Soul, World

If I were to be responsible for guiding souls, I would urge everyone to be aware of God's constant presence, if for no other reason than His presence is a delight to our souls and spirit.

Brother Lawrence

Soul, Live In The Moment, Delight

Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.59, Simon and Schuster

God as we ought to worship Him. God is Spirit, so we must worship Him in spirit and truth, that is, by a humble and true adoration of spirit in the depth and center of our souls.

Brother Lawrence

Humble, Soul, Depth

That we ought to give ourselves up to GOD, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His will, whether He lead us by suffering or by consolation, for all would be equal to a soul truly resigned

Brother Lawrence

Spiritual, Giving, Soul

Brother Lawrence (2007). “The Practice of the Presence of God: The Original 17th Century Letters and Conversations of Brother Lawrence”, p.12, Xulon Press

I cannot imagine how religious persons can live satisfied without the practice of the presence of GOD. For my part I keep myself retired with Him in the depth of centre of my soul as much as I can; and while I am so with Him I fear nothing; but the least turning from Him is insupportable.

Brother Lawrence

Religious, Practice, Soul

Brother Lawrence (2015). “The Practice of the Presence of God”, p.26, Booklassic