THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD

The Practice of the Presence of God is one of the most enduring works in Christian devotional literature. Compiled from the letters and recorded conversations of Brother Lawrence—a 17th-century Carmelite lay brother—this spiritual guide reveals the profound simplicity of living each moment in communion with God. Far from theological abstraction Brother Lawrence offers humble practical wisdom on how to find peace and divine presence in the ordinary rhythms of daily life—whether cooking in a monastery kitchen or walking through the garden. His central teaching is clear: by continuously turning one's heart toward God even the smallest acts become sacred. This timeless classic invites readers to experience the divine not in grand gestures but in the still consistent awareness of God's nearness.