5.29.2007

notable quotable

"Whatever we do, even if we are reading the Word or praying, we should stop for a few minutes- as often as possible- to praise God from the depths of our heart, to enjoy Him there in secret. Since we believe that God is always with us, no matter what we may be doing, why shouldn't we stop for awhile to adore Him, to praise Him, to petition Him, to offer Him our hearts, and to thank Him?

What could please God more than for us to worship Him in our spirits? These momentary retreats serve to free us from our selfishness, which can only exist in the world. In short, we cannot show our loyalty to God more than by renouncing our worldly selves as much as a thousand times a day to enjoy even a single moment with Him."
- brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

1 comment:

tori ohlerking said...

WOW! that really spoke to me- like i want to write it on my wall! haha.
thanks for posting that, leah!

you're amazing!
i love you!

 
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