“…pray continually,…” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
More words of wisdom
from Brother Lawrence of the
Resurrection, 1600s…
(See the March 9th
entry for background information about this obscure French monk).
“…Above all else, the main ingredient of a genuine
spiritual life is practicing God’s presence—living for God’s closeness, day by
day; getting used to spending time with Him; and praying to Him humbly
(remember who you are!) and with love (remember who He is!). Keep praying
always, every moment—no rules, no systems. Just keep praying, especially when
you’re tempted or down, when you’re feeling spiritually dry, or when you don’t
know what to say. Even if you’re disgusted with something, if you’re unfaithful
to Him, or if you’ve sinned, pray!...”
From: “Practicing God’s Presence, Brother Lawrence
for Today’s Reader”,
by Robert Elmer, 2005
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