It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God.
Brother LawrenceRead
In order to form a habit of conversing with GOD continually, and referring all we do to Him, we must at 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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Developing a habit of prayer and communication with God requires initial effort but becomes easier with divine love guiding us.
This quote highlights the process of forming a habit of constant communication with God. It suggests that while initially, one must be diligent and intentional in their prayers and conversations with God, over time, as one experiences God's love, this practice will naturally flow without effort, indicating a deep and intuitive relationship with the divine.
Themes
HabitPrayerCommunicationGodLove
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a sermon about the importance of prayer in daily life.
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And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.
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That we ought to give ourselves up to GOD, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His will, whether He lead us by suffering or by consolation, for all would be equal to a soul truly resigned
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