Compassion Quote by Brother Lawrence
““I consider myself as the most wretched of men, full of sores and corruption, and who has committed all sorts of crimes against his King; touched with a sensible regret, I confess to him all my wickedness, I ask His forgiveness, I abandon myself in His hands that He may do what he pleases with me. The King, full of mercy and goodness, very far from chastising me, embraces me with love, makes me eat at His table, serves me with His own hands, gives me the key of His treasures; He converses and delights Himself with me incessantly, in a thousand and a thousand ways, and treats me in all respects as His favorite. It is thus I consider myself from time to time in His holy presence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, 1692
A repentant soul seeks divine mercy, trusting the King’s love to transform and restore him.
In simple terms: Seek forgiveness and trust in divine love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mercy, surrender to higher love.
Themes
repentance
trust
divine love
humility
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confession
- prayer
- personal transformation
- seeking guidance
Key Concepts
spirituality
redemption
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to offers of unconditional love?
- What barriers prevent you from trusting higher power?
A Different Perspective
Divine love may not be felt by everyone; skepticism can arise.
