Donna Martin

“All things are possible to him who believes. They are less difficult to him who hopes. They are easier to him who loves. And they are easiest to him who perseveres in the practice of all three virtues.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God In Modern English

“It is shameful to abandon this divine communion to occupy our minds with trivial matters. We should feed and nourish our souls with high thoughts of God, which yield us great joy in devotion to Him.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God In Modern English

“We ought to give ourselves to God in both mundane and spiritual matters. We should seek our satisfaction only in fulfilling His will, whether that leads to suffering or comfort. All things are equal to a soul truly surrendered to God. There needs to be faithfulness in the dry seasons of the spiritual life, when we feel distant from God and find prayer burdensome. At such times, God is testing our love for Him. Those are the times when we should surrender ourselves to God. If we do this, it will result in spiritual advancement.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God In Modern English

“When an occasion arose to exercise some virtue, he committed himself to God, saying, “Lord, I cannot do this unless You enable me.” Then he received more than sufficient strength.”
― Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God In Modern English