Never Alone - Part 7

This is on the Second Letter: "Practicing the Presence--The Ongoing Conversation."

This is a brief letter by Brother Lawrence to someone. Despite the brief nature, it is packed with good advice.

"Now in order to practice the presence of God, our deepest desires and affection have got to be emptied of everything else. God doesn't share room with other things that we trust and love." In our relationship with God, we cannot allow anything (no matter how good it is) to get in the way of our relationship with God. There are many good things that can get in the way of our relationship with God. A career is a good thing, but it can get in the way of God. Family can in the way of God. Even church activities can get in the way of God.

How do we get to that point? Brother Lawrence says, "So, get started on practicing God's presence! As you follow His lead, I promise you that you'll begin to see results in your journey with Him." As the old Nike slogan said, "Just do it." Following God is a matter of doing it. God is faithful to bring you into a better more fulfilling relationship with him.