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July 3, 2025 12 mins

In today’s episode, we dive into Day 3 of The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, where we will explore Spiritual Maxims 2-4.

We begin with discussion on the essence of worshiping God in spirit and in truth. We are called to confront our own shortcomings and the ways in which we stray from His will. The act of worship becomes a sincere offering that reflects our true selves and our relationship with the divine. This aspect of worship is crucial because it requires practice — it is through our consistent efforts that we come to embody a natural and heartfelt devotion to God.

Next, we delve into the theme of the union of soul with God, which Brother Lawrence explains through three degrees. The first degree is a general union, achieved by grace. The second is a virtual union, wherein actions consciously unite us with God. But it is the third degree, the actual union, that is the most profound—it represents an unbreakable connection and is described as a state of being that transcends fleeting emotions. Here, the soul is not passive but actively engaged in a relationship so deep and radiant that it transforms our entire existence. Br. Lawrence describes this union as a delightful interplay of joy and reverence that lifts our souls beyond earthly concerns, emphasizing the necessity of detaching ourselves from worldly pleasures to fully experience this divine love.

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