The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God - that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you

Think often on God, by day, by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you; leave him not alone.

O my God, since thou art with me, and i must now, in obedience to thy commands, apply my mind to these outward things, i beseech thee to grant me the grace to continue in thy presence; and to this end do thou prosper me with thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections." (Bro. Lawrence implored His grace and offered to Him all his actions).

That we ought, once for all, heartily to put our whole trust in GOD, and make a total surrender of ourselves to Him, secure that He would not deceive us.

I began to live as if there were no one save God and me in the world.

Believe me, count as lost each day you have not used in loving God.

We ought to act with God in the greatest simplicity, speak to Him frankly and plainly, and implore His assistance in our affairs.