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Adoration Quote by Brother Lawrence

“A little lifting up of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, an interior act of adoration, even though made on the march and with sword in hand, are prayers which, short though they may be, are nevertheless very pleasing to God, and far from making a soldier lose his courage on the most…” quote by Brother Lawrence
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“A little lifting up of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, an interior act of adoration, even though made on the march and with sword in hand, are prayers which, short though they may be, are nevertheless very pleasing to God, and far from making a soldier lose his courage on the most dangerous occasions, bolster it. Let him then think of God as much as possible so that he will gradually become accustomed to this little but holy exercise; no one will notice it and nothing is easier than to repeat often during the day these little acts of interior adoration.”

Brother Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Spiritual Writing: The Practice of the Presence of God, 1665

Brief, heartfelt prayers during daily duties keep a soldier spiritually grounded and courageous.

In simple terms: Small prayers during work strengthen faith and bravery.

Key Takeaway

Integrate brief moments of gratitude into daily tasks.

Themes

faith courage discipline

Mood

contemplative steady

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • busy workdays
  • stressful situations
  • personal rituals

Key Concepts

spirituality psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you remind yourself to pause for gratitude amid chaos?
  • What simple rituals can sustain morale in high‑stress jobs?
A Different Perspective

Such practices may be overlooked and seem insufficient in extreme danger.

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