The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence is a timeless spiritual classic that has inspired millions for centuries. First published after the author's death in 1691, this beloved devotional reveals the simple yet profound secret to experiencing God in everyday life—not just in prayer or worship, but in the ordinary moments of daily work and routine. Brother Lawrence, a humble 17th-century monk, discovered that true peace and joy come from cultivating a constant awareness of God’s presence. Whether washing dishes in the monastery kitchen or performing small daily tasks, he found deep fulfillment in offering every action as an act of love. His wisdom, captured in this beautifully rendered edition, reminds us that spiritual growth is not about grand gestures but about finding God in the smallest moments of life. Perfect for readers of: Christian devotionals, spiritual classics, contemplative prayer, and those seeking a deeper, more intimate connection with God. Whether you're new to Brother Lawrence’s teachings or returning to them, this edition offers inspiration and encouragement for a life filled with faith, peace, and divine presence.  All things are possible to one who believes; even more to one who hopes; still more to one who loves. This Classic work--the original guide to "practicing the presence of God"--has inspired millions of people in a variety of editions since it was first published after the author's death in 1691. Brother Lawrence was a humble monk who spent much of his monastic life working in the kitchen. His life and writings reveal the secrets of daily, moment by moment fellowship with God. " In the way of God, thoughts count very little," he says. Full of realistic honesty, friendliness, and simplicity, The Practice of the Presence of God shows that it's possible to meet God among the pots and pans--in the ordinary , daily events of life. This edition, rendered from the original French into graceful, comtemporary English, will nourish and delight all who seek to know and love God more intimately. Brother Lawrence  (c. 1611 – 1691) was born Nicholas Herman in the Lorraine region of France. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Years’ War before joining the Carmelite order in Paris as a monk at the age of 24. The Practice of the Presence of God was originally compiled from his letters and conversations, immediately after his death. Robert J. Edmonson, CJ , holds a certificate in French from the University of Montpellier (France) and degrees in French from the University of Miami and Middlebury College. His translations—including one of the world's best-selling English-language editions of  The Story of a Soul —have sold 100,000 copies. Born in North Carolina in 1923,  Hal M. Helms  graduated from Furman University and earned an M. Div. from Hartford Seminary. He served five congregations and then in 1974 became Chaplain at the Community of Jesus, an ecumenical Christian Community on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Rev. Helms “mildly modernized”  a number of classics, including  The Pilgrim's Progress ,  The Imitation of Chris t, and  The Confessions of St. Augustine,  and wrote several devotional books. He died in 1997. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a leader of the new monastic movement and co-founded the Rutba House community in Durham, North Carolina. An associate minister at St. John’s Baptist Church in Durham, he also directs the School for Conversion, a partnership among new monastic communities for alternative theological education. His other books include Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers , New Monasticism , and God’s Economy . www.jonathanwilsonhartgrove.com