he said he was very aware of his faults, but not
discouraged by them. he confessed them to God and made no excuses. Then
he peacably resumed his usual practice of love and adoration.


in his trouble of mind, Brother lawrence had consulted no one. Knowing only by the light of faith that God was present, he contended himself with directing all his actions to Him. He did everything with a desire to please God and let what would come of it.


*useless thoughts spoil all - that mischief began there. We ought to reject useless thoughts quickly and return to our communion with God.


he found that the shortest way to go straight to God was by a continual exercise of love and doing all things for His sake.


acts of will were all important. our only business was to love and delight ourselves in God.


all possible kinds of self sacrifice, if they were void of the love of God, could not efface a single sin. Instead, we ought, without anxiety, expect the pardon of our sins from the blood of Jesus Christ, endeavouring only to love Him with all our heart.