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"Brother Lawrence taught that the highest communion with God is not reserved for extraordinary moments but permeates the very core of our most ordinary days. This timeless spiritual treasure has illuminated the hearts of many who yearn for the awe-inspiring knowledge of the divine presence in a hectic modern world"--

In a busy world of things to do and places to be, a "quiet time" seems like just one more activity to add to our already over-booked agendas. In this 17th century spiritual classic, featuring the letters and conversations of Brother Lawrence, we're informed that God doesn't just exist in the areas of our life that we deem religious. He's closer than our breath, encapsulates our being, and desires to be part of our everyday activities. For Lawrence, "set times of prayer were no different than other times, and his work didn't divert him from God". His practical simplicity brings a depth of wisdom that all can apply to their lives. This beautiful paperback of The Practice of the Presence of God retains its original translation, while featuring 21 new contemporary woodcuts. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to charity.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

""The Practice of the Presence of God"" is a book that consists of conversations and letters of Nicholas Herman of Lorraine, a humble and devout lay brother who lived in the 17th century. This book is a compilation of his spiritual teachings and practices that focus on the importance of maintaining a constant awareness of God's presence in every aspect of life. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a collection of conversations and the second part being a collection of letters. In both parts, Nicholas Herman shares his insights and experiences on how to cultivate a deep and meaningful relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and a simple and humble lifestyle. This book is an inspirational and practical guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life and connect with God on a more intimate level.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a book of collected teachings of Brother Lawrence (born Nicholas Herman), a 17th-century Carmelite monk, compiled by Father Joseph de Beaufort. The compilation includes letters, as well as records of his conversations kept by Brother Lawrence's interlocutors. The basic theme of the book is the development of an awareness of the presence of God.

Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in Hériménil, near Lunéville in the region of Lorraine, located in modern day eastern France. Having felt he had received a revelation of the providence and power of God at the age of 18, within six years he joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris. In this intervening period he fought in the Thirty Years' War and later served as a valet. Nicolas entered the priory in Paris as a lay brother, not having the education necessary to become a cleric, and took the religious name, "Lawrence of the Resurrection". He spent almost all of the rest of his life within the walls of the priory, working in the kitchen for most of his life and as a repairer of sandals in his later years. Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace and visitors came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book, The Practice of the Presence of God. Father Joseph de Beaufort, later vicar general to the Archbishop of Paris, compiled this work after Brother Lawrence died. It became popular among Catholics and Protestants alike, with John Wesley and A. W. Tozer recommending it to others. As a young man, Herman's poverty forced him into joining the army, which guaranteed him meals and a small stipend. During this period, Herman claimed an experience that set him on a unique spiritual journey. He considered it a supernatural clarity into a common sight, more so than as a supernatural vision. During the winter, Herman looked at a barren tree, stripped of leaves and fruit, and realized it awaited the sure hope of a springtime revival and summer abundance. Gazing at the tree, Herman grasped deeply the extravagance of God's grace and the unfailing sovereignty of divine providence. Like the tree, he felt seemingly dead, but held hope that God had life waiting for him, and the turn of seasons would bring fullness. At that moment, he said, that leafless tree "first flashed in upon my soul the fact of God," and a love for God that never ceased. Shortly after, an injury forced his retirement from the army, and after a stint as a footman, he sought a place where he could suffer for his failures. He thus entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Paris as Brother Lawrence. This is an out-of-print manuscript. All pages are intact and it has been carefully reviewed.

Millions have learned to live in the presence of God through this simple book that was written by a humble cook in a monastery. Published first in France in 1692, The Practice of the Presence of God is a classic for everyone who has a heart that is hungry for more of God, and whose "soul thirsts for God, for the living God." Amid his pots and pans, Brother Lawrence became so noted for his serenity and joy while he worked at the most menial kitchen tasks that cardinals and theologians came to see him to learn his secret - even the pope of his day is said to have visited him. The Practice of the Presence of God contains writings of Brother Lawrence not often found in other versions and important new features, as well. Brother Lawrence's simple wisdom and spiritual insight have brought millions closer to God throughout the centuries. Let them do the same for you.

Do not pick up this book unless you want to be changed! What good is it to "know" God if that knowledge does not influence your attitudes and behavior. For hundreds of years, The Imitation of Christ and The Practice of the Presence of God have served as remedies to this dilemma. Going beyond dead formalities and vainly exalting doctrine over the needs of people's souls, both of these works demonstrate what the Christian life should look like by example. With Jesus Christ as the ultimate point of reference, these two works display the Christian life filled with awe, reverence, love, mercy, and compassion - a faith that is not alone. This modern rendering of these devotional classics will stir your conscience, move your soul, and change your life.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.

Experience the Abundant Life of Jesus!¿¿In the Gospel of John, Jesus instructs His disciples to abide in Him, declaring that apart from Him we can do nothing. But staying connected to the Spirit of Jesus throughout the busyness of daily life is difficult. How do we actually put this into practice every day? My Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of conversations and letters from Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century monk, to fellow Christians on how to constantly experience the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence had one aim, whether he was washing dishes or kneeling for prayer-to personally connect with God in everything he did.In this guided devotional journal edition of the full classic work, we examine how to practice the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence's original words, broken out and paired with added reflections, actions, and prayers, will help you cultivate habits to encounter Jesus in simple but profound ways each day.Through these honest and straightforward conversations and reflections, you'll be invited to practice the Presence of God by:Considering your own past and present encounters with GodDiscerning things that distract you from His presencePondering ways to connect with Him more deeplyPursuing tangible actions that help you experience God Talking to God as if He were sitting directly in front of youCelebrating the people and experiences that have drawn you to HimAs we learn to abide in the presence of God, we become "like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither..." (Psalm 1:3). As we cultivate an inward connection with the Spirit, we experience the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness that is only available in Him. So, come, let us learn to practice the Presence of God!

Este libro es un clásico sobre desarrollar la consciencia de la presencia de Dios. Su autor, el Hermano Lawrence (nacido como Nicolas Herman), fraile católico de la orden de los Carmelitas en el Siglo 17, fue un hombre de origen humilde que descubrió el mayor secreto de vivir en el reino de Dios aquí en la tierra. Es el arte de "practicar la presencia de Dios en un solo acto que no acaba". A menudo afirmaba que es Dios quien se pinta a sí mismo en lo más profundo de nuestras almas. Simplemente debemos abrir nuestros corazones para recibirlo a Él y a su presencia amorosa. Como humilde cocinero, el Hermano Lawrence aprendió una lección importante a través de cada tarea diaria: el tiempo que pasas en comunión con el Señor debe ser el mismo, ya sea que estés ocupado en la cocina, con varias personas haciendo preguntas al mismo tiempo, o de rodillas en oración. Aprendió a cultivar la profunda presencia de Dios tan a fondo en su propio corazón que pudo exclamar con alegría: "Estoy haciendo ahora lo que haré por toda la eternidad. Estoy bendiciendo a Dios, alabándolo, adorándolo y amándolo con todo mi corazón". Este clásico sin igual ha brindado bendición e instrucción a aquellos que pueden contentarse con nada menos que conocer a Dios en toda su majestad y sentir su amorosa presencia a lo largo de cada día sencillo. > This book is a classic on developing awareness of God's presence. Its author, Brother Lawrence (born Nicolas Herman), a 17th-century Catholic friar of the Carmelite order, was a man of humble origins 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 a single act that does not end". He often claimed that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We simply must open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily task: the time you spend in communion with the Lord should be the same whether you are busy in the kitchen, with several people asking questions at the same time, or kneeling in prayer. He learned to cultivate the profound presence of God so deeply in his own heart that he was able to exclaim with joy: "I am doing now what I will do for all eternity. I am blessing God, praising Him, worshiping Him, and loving Him with all my heart." This peerless classic has provided blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than to know God in all His majesty and feel His loving presence throughout each day.

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 souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence. As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same, whether he was bustling around in the kitchen-with several people asking questions at the same time-or on his knees in prayer. He learned to cultivate the deep presence of God so thoroughly in his own heart that he was able to joyfully exclaim, "I am doing now what I will do for all eternity. I am blessing God, praising Him, adoring Him, and loving Him with all my heart." This unparalleled classic book has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.

Where is God in the midst of the tumult and change of our lives? Where is He in our joys and sorrows, our difficulties and struggles, our daily tasks and responsibilities? He is not distant or uncaring. He is with us and in us--so much nearer than we can imagine. And He invites us to live in ongoing love and fellowship with Him, whether we are worshipping Him in church, cleaning the house, reconciling our checkbooks, working at our jobs, gathering with family and friends, or engaging in any other activity of life. Nearer than We Imagine: Meditations on Practicing the Presence of God highlights pivotal areas of Brother Lawrence's renowned spiritual and practical guidance for entering into and remaining in the immediate presence of our loving heavenly Father. As you read excerpts from his classic Practice of the Presence of God, with related Scripture verses and inspiring illustrations, you will receive spiritual strength and nourishment to meet all your daily needs, experiencing unbroken communion with your heavenly Father. In the monastery kitchen and shoe-repair shop, Brother Lawrence learned to complete every act out of love for God as he discovered the joys of oneness with the Father and His purposes. He wrote, "By practicing God's presence and continuously looking at Him, the soul familiarizes itself with Him to the extent that it passes almost its whole life in continual acts of love, praise, confidence, thanksgiving, offering, and petition. Sometimes all this may merge into one single act that does not end, because the soul is always in the ceaseless exercise of God's divine presence." Discover Brother Lawrence's secrets to continuous love, joy, and rest in God, no matter where you are or what your task, and amid all the everyday demands and challenges of life.

A Modern English version of Brother Lawrence's conversations and letters about Practicing the Presence of God from the 1600's. Discover the secrets of maintaining love, joy and peace through Practicing God's Presence in the midst of the chaos all around.

Brother Lawrence (1614 to 1691) was a monk who today is most commonly remembered for the closeness of his relationship with God, as recorded in this little book. He spent almost all of his adult life in solitude, poverty, and obscurity within the walls of a priory. He was known for profound peace and high commitment to Jesus Christ. He cared not for the worldly status of his tasks, but the motivation behind it. "We can do little things for God," he wrote. "I turn the cake that is frying on the pan for love of him, and that done, if there is nothing else to call me, I prostrate myself in worship before him, who has given me grace to work; afterwards I rise happier than a king. It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God." Generations after his death, this book has become one of the most popular Christian books in history. It was oft quoted by John Wesley and A.W. Tozer, and today tens of millions of copies are in circulation. This edition is available on-demand and is printed in its original translated format. Xulon Press is the country's leading on-demand publisher of Christian books, with more than one million copies in print. Visit www.XulonPress.com.

Learn the secret of living in the presence of God through this simple book written by a humble monastery cook in the 17th century. This newly revised Pure Gold Classic edition is the only historically accurate and complete version available, and features Scriptures from the KJV and NIV, a topical index, and a full color timeline chart.