INFLUENCE ON FORMATION CHURCH’S PERSPECTIVE ON SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Brother Lawrence reinforces Formation Church’s belief that formation happens in ordinary life. God’s presence is cultivated through simple, continual attention.

• Practicing God’s presence daily
• Ordinary work as sacred space
• Simplicity in prayer and trust

Key Works: The Practice of the Presence of God

Core Teachings:

• God’s presence can be practiced in the smallest, most ordinary tasks.
• The heart can remain in continual conversation with God throughout the day.
• Simplicity and trust, not complexity, mark a life with God.

Signature Themes:

• Everyday presence of God
• Simplicity
• Continual prayer

Primary Writings & Major Editions:

• The Practice of the Presence of God, letters and conversations of Brother Lawrence.
• The Practice of the Presence of God, various modern translations and devotional editions.
• Anthologies including his letters and sayings paired with historical introduction.