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?