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My God, since you are with me and since, by Your will, I…

“My God, since you are with me and since, by Your will, I must occupy myself with external things, please grant me the grace to remain with You, in Your presence. Work with me, so that my work might be the very best. Receive as an offering of love both my work and all my affections.” quote by Brother Lawrence
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“My God, since you are with me and since, by Your will, I must occupy myself with external things, please grant me the grace to remain with You, in Your presence. Work with me, so that my work might be the very best. Receive as an offering of love both my work and all my affections.”

Brother Lawrence

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The prayer asks for divine help to stay focused on God, to offer work and affection as love, and to remain in His presence.

In simple terms: Seek God's help to keep work and love pure.

Key Takeaway

Offer work as love to God.

Themes

spirituality devotion work

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily work
  • creative projects
  • relationships
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

prayer grace presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you keep mindfulness in daily tasks?
  • What does “best” mean in service?
A Different Perspective

Human effort may still be distracted; divine grace is not guaranteed.

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