Compassion Quote by Brother Lawrence
““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 Spiritual Writing: The Practice of Presence, 1692
He describes experiencing divine love and intimacy, feeling personally cherished and served by God in everyday moments
In simple terms: He feels close to God, loved and cared for like a favorite friend
Key Takeaway
Seek intimate, personal connection with the divine
Themes
spirituality
intimacy
divine love
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- expressing gratitude
- trusting divine care
- living in presence
Key Concepts
prayer
contemplation
personal relationship with God
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this sense of divine favor affect daily life?
- What practices sustain this feeling?
A Different Perspective
May overlook challenges of earthly responsibilities while focusing on spiritual intimacy
