Turning to the Mystics with James Finley Brother Lawrence: Session 2
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the profound wisdom of Brother Lawrence as the significance of his 12th letter unfolds, revealing clarity in life's final moments. Explore how awareness of God's presence isn't solely earned but given, while navigating unshareable interior experiences. Discover the beauty of seeing only love in everyday tasks, and understand that flaws do not diminish God's grace. Join in gratitude for divine kindness and learn how practical spirituality thrives in the mundane, leading to a life fully immersed in love.
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State Is Gift, Not Solely Effort
- Brother Lawrence attributes his state to God's gift more than his own effort.
- James Finley emphasizes gratitude for what the friend (God) has achieved in us.
Choose What Resonates, Not Everything
- Avoid collecting many spiritual methods that clutter the mind and distract from the core longing.
- Trust yourself to choose teachings that resonate with your present readiness.
Longing To Be Completely With God
- The deepest longing is to be completely one with God and this longing is placed in us by God.
- Finley ties this longing to our created identity and St. Augustine's claim that our hearts are made for God.
