Written by Chris Webb, a contemporary priest, author, and speaker. This is an excerpt from his book “God Soaked Life.”
Brother Lawrence spoke about the “practice of the presence of God” as an intentional activity, a habit we can learn and cultivate, rather than an inherent inclination or personality trait. It’s tempting to talk as though some people in this world are more “spiritual” and “reflective” while others are “practical” and “down to earth”; the business of tuning in to God’s presence then, becomes the preserve of the religious and introspective types. But it’s simply not true; in my experience it’s no easier or hard for any given person to develop attentiveness to the presence of God. Those who are most aware of God’s presence in their day-to-day lives are usually those who’ve troubled to train themselves in being aware.
Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God. [John 8:47]
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