A little lifting of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, one act of inward worship are prayers which, however short, are nevertheless acceptable to God.
Interpretation
Simple acts of devotion and remembrance can be meaningful and accepted by God.
This quote emphasizes that even the simplest gestures of love, worship, and mindfulness towards God are significant in their spiritual value. Brother Lawrence suggests that one does not need elaborate ceremonies or lengthy prayers to connect with God; instead, a brief moment of sincere remembrance or heartfelt intention is sufficient.
In practice
In a sermon about the importance of daily spiritual practices, this quote illustrates that even small efforts count.
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.
It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of God.
If the vessel of our soul is still tossed with winds and storms, let us awake the Lord, who reposes in it, and He will quickly calm the sea.
We should fix ourselves firmly in the presence of God by conversing all the time with Him...we should feed our soul with a lofty conception of God and from that derive great joy in being his. We should put life in our faith. We should give ourselves utterly to God in pure abandonment, in temporal and spiritual matters alike, and find contentment in the doing of His will,whether he takes us through sufferings or consolations.
And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.
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
We hear it said that a man will suffer in his life is he does not pray; I question it. What will suffer is the life of the Son of God within him, which is nourished not by food but by prayer...Prayer is the way the life of God is nourished.
Accumulate power in silence and become a dynamo of spirituality.
A child of God should be a visible beatitude for joy and happiness, and a living doxology for gratitude and adoration.
Precisely where I feel my poverty is where I discover God's blessing.
Prayer is the medium of miracles; in whatever way works for you, pray right now.
Maybe I was praying for him then, in my own way. Does God have a set way of prayer, a way that He expects each of us to follow? I doubt it. I believe some people-- lots of people-- pray through the witness of their lives, through the work they do, the friendships they have, the love they offer people and receive from people. Since when are words the only acceptable form of prayer?
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