And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.
Interpretation
One does not need to perform grand acts to show devotion; even small, mundane tasks can be done with love and reverence.
This quote emphasizes the idea that our everyday actions, no matter how trivial they may seem, can hold profound meaning when performed with love and devotion. Brother Lawrence suggests that engaging in simple tasks, like cooking an omelette, can become a form of worship when done with the right intention.
In practice
In a speech about mindfulness, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of attention in daily tasks.
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.
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.
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.
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
You need to constantly remind yourself what is the most important thing that is happening in the world - what is the most important thing that is happening in history. The discipline to have this focus is something I gained from meditation.
One word of truth outweighs the whole world.
Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take care of my labors, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it.
I donβt have time to worry about something as petty as what I look like.
I hope, if you should live to grow up, you will endeavour to be very useful and not spend all your time in pleasing yourself.
Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them.
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