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We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.
The Practice of the Presence of God
Brother Lawrence was a simple man who discovered the greatest secret of living in God's kingdom here on earth. It is the art of "practising God's presence in a single never-ending deed." God, he said many times, paints Himself in the depths of our souls. All we have to do is open our hearts to Him and His loving presence.
Brother Lawrence learnt a crucial lesson as a modest cook: whether he was scurrying around in the kitchen—with multiple people asking questions at the same time—or on his knees in prayer, the time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same. He learned to foster God's deep presence in his own heart to the point where he could exclaim gleefully, "I am doing now what I will do for all eternity." I'm thanking God, praising Him, worshipping Him, and loving Him completely." This timeless masterpiece has blessed and instructed those who can be happy with nothing less than knowing God in all His glory and experiencing His loving presence throughout each simple day.
We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.
