About this title: If you wish to know your Lord in a deeper way, your are invited to join the numerous Christians who, over three centuries, have turned to this book in order to begin that journey to the depths of Christ.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Christian Books Pub House
ISBN-13:9780940232013ISBN:0940232014
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Christian Books Pub House
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780940232013ISBN:0940232014
Description: Very Good-Used in None as Issued jacket. / 0940232014. VERY GOOD CONDITION. 1988. TEXT is clean and without marks or highlighting except name in front inside 1st page. BINDING is tight with slight slant at top. COVER has no edge wear. prompt shipping, good service, careful packing. free Delivery Confirmation. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SEED SOWERS
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780940232013ISBN:0940232014
Description: New. If you wish to know your Lord in a deeper way, your are invited to join the numerous Christians who, over three centuries, have turned to this book in order to begin that journey to the depths of Christ. read more
Binding: PB
Publisher: Christian Books Pub House, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780940232013ISBN:0940232014
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 0940232014 Spiritual Growth Includes not only the letters of Brother Lawrence--from the 17th century--but also those of Frank Laubauch--from the 20th century--who wrote a series of letters chronicling his experiences in practicing the presence of Jesus Christ. Clean text, sound binding. 110 pages. Contact Steels for more Spiritual Growth titles. Bookseller since 1973. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Seedsowers
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780940232013ISBN:0940232014
Description: Good. No dust jacket. A nice copy. Gently used. Binding solid and tight. Book is softly worn around the edges and corners. No creases. read more
"Brother Lawrence was a Catholic monk, so he did some things that I don't agree are Biblical (like suppressing his outward expression of the joy he felt in God and deliberately increasing his suffering from a physical problem so that he could suffer for his sins). He also never quoted Scripture to support his points (though often there was Scripture he could have used). However, overall, the book was God-focused and had some good insights.
Due to the style of writing, it often took some thought for me to work out what he meant. The Spiritual Maxims were the more organized and easier to read of the two.
The book also contained "The Character of Brother Lawrence," written by someone who knew him, which seemed more focused on and worshipful of Brother Lawrence than of God.
Overall, this book may help people who are seeking insights on constant awareness of God and finding joy in His presence."
"To be honest, the only reason I read this book is because it was included in the same volume as the afore-mentioned book on prayer by Andrew Murray. However, I found it to be a perfect continuation of the primary thing God has really been impressing upon my heart this year - the importance of walking in the Spirit and performing even the most mundane duties to His glory. I loved this thought that Brother Lawrence shares, "That in order to form a habit of conversing with God continually, and referring all we do to Him, we must first apply to Him with some diligence; but that after a little care we should find His love inwardly excite us to it without any difficulty." Oh, and I just have to share one more, "That 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 gives us an example of what it is to "pray without ceasing." This book is a real challenge -- an invitation, even -- to pray and to spend your entire day contemplating God. The end result of such a spiritual discipline is a kind of ecstasy, as the Christian realizes the glory of God. The Christian who practices the presence of God seeks to honor God in every task, whether it be washing dishes or going away for a quiet time of prayer. (Brother Lawrence made no distinction between the two.)"
"God is with me even in the most mundane of tasks. Peeling potatoes can be as much for His glory as a mission to the jungle inhabitants. This lesson has sustained me through the ministry of motherhood and homeschooling. When days are filled with the tasks of a servant; wiping noses,cleaning toilets, preparing meals, lifting up my husband and teaching children I remember this lesson. That God is present with me and enabling me- as close as every breath I breathe."
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