"The Practice of the Presence of GOD"

"The Practice of the Presence of GOD" by/about Brother Lawrence (1605-1691)

I just finished reading this book. In my list of favorite books this one is in a tie for second place with "Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand. (Founder of Voice Of the Martyrs) My all time favorite is "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan (1628-1688)

Anyway…"The Practice of the Presence of GOD" is a really inspiring book. This man worked in a kitchen in a Monastery from about 44 years of age until his passing at around age 86. People who encountered him were quickly aware that he was different. He seemed to be in communion with GOD no matter where he was or what he was doing. This was actually his goal. And this book is a collection of his letters as well as notes from conversations with a couple fellow Brothers. The copy I read includes footnotes with references to scriptures he would draw from. And with these notes it would make a very interesting Bible study.

"Believe me, count as lost each day you have not used in loving GOD."-Brother Lawrence (1614 - 1691)