Book Discussion Outline: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Chapter 1: The Practice of the Presence of God

  • What does Brother Lawrence mean by the “practice of the presence of God”?
  • How does Brother Lawrence practice the presence of God in his daily life?
  • In what ways do we already practice the presence of God in our lives?

Chapter 2: The Benefit of Practicing the Presence of God

  • What benefits does Brother Lawrence believe come from practicing the presence of God?
  • How do these benefits apply to our own lives?
  • What challenges or obstacles might we face in practicing the presence of God?

Chapter 3: The Practice of Prayer

  • What is Brother Lawrence’s approach to prayer?
  • How can we incorporate Brother Lawrence’s approach to prayer into our own prayer life?
  • What benefits might come from incorporating this approach to prayer?

Chapter 4: The Practice of the Presence of God in Temptation

  • How does Brother Lawrence suggest we handle temptation?
  • How can the practice of the presence of God help us in times of temptation?
  • What are some practical steps we can take to practice the presence of God in times of temptation?

Chapter 5: The Practice of the Presence of God in Times of Trouble

  • What does Brother Lawrence suggest we do when faced with trials or difficulties?
  • How can the practice of the presence of God help us in times of trouble?
  • Can you think of a time when you have practiced the presence of God during a difficult situation?

Chapter 6: The Practice of the Presence of God in Daily Life

  • How can we practice the presence of God in our daily lives?
  • What practical steps can we take to incorporate this practice into our daily routines?
  • How might our lives be different if we were more intentional about practicing the presence of God throughout the day?

Chapter 7: The Practice of the Presence of God in Worship

  • How can we practice the presence of God during times of worship?
  • What are some ways that we can prepare ourselves to experience God’s presence in worship?
  • What might be different about our worship experiences if we were more intentional about practicing the presence of God during those times?

Chapter 8: The Practice of the Presence of God in Service

  • How can we practice the presence of God when serving others?
  • What are some practical ways we can incorporate this practice into our service?
  • How might our service be different if we were more intentional about practicing the presence of God during those times?

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