• Practice of the Presence of God

  • Being Conversations and Letters of Nicholas Hermann of Lorraine
  • By: Brother Lawrence
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (620 ratings)

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By: Brother Lawrence
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Nicholas Herman (c. 1605-1691) was born in Lorraine, France and served as a cook and shoe repairer at a Carmelite monastery. He was only a lay member of the order, and walked with a limp from injuries incurred as a soldier, yet his private thoughts provide a wellspring of devotional insight and refreshment.
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Best Book Ever!

Loved everything about it. I have listened to it many times. This book is a Blessing from God.

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Simple and pure wisdom

I appreciate this book so much. It was exactly what I needed. The spirit led me here to learn from Brother Lawrence what it looks like to really be present with God. It might even be said that Brother Lawrence was one of the greats who walked with God.

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The simple requirements of God

How compact the author’s points were. For example, he simply wrote a brief number of letters

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Bottom Line Transforming Truth Resource

I was introduced to this book early in my walk with Jesus. It helped to transform how I viewed and practiced praying. One of my favorite things about this book was the humility of Brother Lawrence. He didn't want this book published while he was alive. It seems he wanted neither the credit or the glory that belongs solely to GOD.

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Fabulous

Life as it should be, this book is a life changing experience love this book!

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Love listening to Scott Brick

I absolutely love this book, I love listening to Scott Brick as his voice is the perfect level for me to be calmed. I was looking for something for meditation and this fits the bill!

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Awesome

Loved it. I wished the book for this version was available and the Maxim's were included. I still loved it. Another title for this book is How to Walk it Out God's Way. or Doing it God's Way.

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Exceptional

I have experienced the presence of God through practicing mindfulness yet the tranquility and the perception shift mindfulness brings has been difficult to maintain in daily life when thought and activities demand attention. This has renewed my tranquility and I am making it a daily practice to listen at least once daily, more if available such as while commuting. I love that it is in the format of a monk's letters sharing practical how-to advice to someone asking him how he keeps his mind on God in the midst of worldly demands. This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you to Audibles, the translator and narrator for providing this! I recommend it for anyone, no matter what faith, the presence of God is universal, just found underneath all the noise of the mind.

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Christian Mindfulness

A good introduction to Christian mindfulness and living consciously in the presence of God. I found this helpful to my Christian journey.

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Well Delivered

A life well lived and writings well delivered.
The record of brother Lawrence’s letters is inspiring.

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