For June 14th:

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple (chapel) and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16

More words of wisdom from Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, 1600s…

(See the March 9^th entry for background information about this obscure French monk).

“…We don’t always have to be in church to be with God, either. We can remodel our hearts into chapels—the perfect place for a prayer retreat, where we can humbly and peacefully come to the Lord in love without a lot of show. Everyone can do it—some more, some less, of course. God knows.

            So let’s not waste time. Maybe He’s expecting only a single step from you. What ever the case, don’t back down because life is short…Let’s live—and die—with our Lord. Look at it this way: With Him, even the worst day can taste sweet. Without Him, even something like winning the lottery would feel like the worst prison sentence. That’s why every mouth needs to praise Him!

            …Make it a habit to give Him you’re whole heart and life, not just once but daily. Even if you’re on a busy schedule. Every minute of every day, if you can… Worship God in faith by believing that He honestly wants to know you better…”

From: “Practicing God’s Presence, Brother Lawrence for Today’s Reader”,

by Robert Elmer, 2005