Brian Neil

“That our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own. That it was lamentable to see how many people mistook the means for the end, addicting themselves to certain works, which they performed very imperfectly, by reason of their human or selfish regards.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

“Do not be discouraged by the resistance you will encounter from your human nature; you must go against your human inclinations. Often, in the beginning, you will think that you are wasting time, but you must go on, be determined and persevere in it until death, despite all the difficulties.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

“That we should feed and nourish our souls with high notions of GOD; which would yield us great joy in being devoted to Him.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God