The God Who Is Near: Practicing the Presence of God - A Guide for Everyday Life

A timeless spiritual classic—reintroduced for the modern reader with clarity, depth, and a peaceful guiding hand.

For more than three centuries, Brother Lawrence’s simple wisdom has helped people discover a quiet, steady awareness of God in the middle of ordinary life. The Practice of the Presence of God is one of history’s most beloved devotional works—and this edition brings its message forward with fresh insight, gentle clarity, and practical guidance for today’s world.

The God Who Is Near invites you into a way of living that is calm, grounded, and deeply human.
Not by escaping your daily responsibilities, but by meeting God within them.

Expanded and enriched by Dennis Logan (The Honorable Scribe), this edition offers a complete spiritual companion for readers, seekers, small groups, and anyone longing for peace in a loud and hurried age.

Inside This Edition You’ll Find:
• The original text of Brother Lawrence (public domain), presented with dignity and simplicity

No rewrites. No modernization of voice. Just clean, respectful formatting.

• “A Guide for Everyday Life” — a modern manual for practicing God’s presence

Learn how to cultivate awareness, stillness, trust, and peace in the middle of work, parenting, creativity, stress, and real-life challenges.

• Appendices on spiritual minimalism, spoken blessings, Lectio Divina, Carmelite mysticism, and more

Clear explanations of interior prayer, hesychasm, apophatic vs. kataphatic prayer, and Christian contemplative traditions.

• A complete annotated glossary of spiritual terms

Perfect for new readers, study groups, or those exploring contemplative prayer for the first time.

• Reflection questions for individuals, book clubs, and spiritual circles

Guided by a warm, pastoral voice—designed to deepen conversation and personal insight.

• A closing benediction and signature reflection by The Honorable Scribe

A gentle sending-forth for readers who want to carry Presence into the rest of their lives.

A Book for Anyone Seeking Peace

Whether you are new to prayer or returning after a long time…
whether your life feels noisy or uncertain…
whether faith is clear or wavering…

This book offers a quiet way to breathe again.

A way to walk with God.
A way to rest in the everyday.
A way to practice the presence that has always been near.

Perfect For:

• Personal devotion

• Small groups or church study

• Gifts for seekers & spiritual friends

• Readers of Thomas Merton, Henry Nouwen, and Dallas Willard

• Anyone longing for peace, focus, and spiritual simplicity