“It is not the greatness of the work which matters to God, but the love with which it is done.”
“The time of business does not differ with me from the time of prayer; and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were on my knees.”
“I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God.”
“He does not ask much of us, merely a thought of Him from time to time, a little act of adoration. One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think.”
“A little lifting of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, one act of inward worship are prayers which, however short, are nevertheless acceptable to God.”
“Think often on God, by day, by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you; leave Him not alone.”
“People seek methods of learning to know God. Is it not much shorter and more direct to simply do everything for the love of Him? There is no finesse about it. One only has to do it generously and simply.”
“There needed neither art nor science for going to God, but only a heart resolutely determined to apply itself to nothing but Him, or for His sake, and to love Him only.”
“Lord of all pots and pans and things, make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates!”
“[Brother Lawrence] was pleased when he could take up a straw from the ground for the love of God, seeking Him only, and nothing else, not even His gifts.”
“The good brother found God everywhere, as much while he was repairing shoes as while he was praying with the community. He was in no hurry to go on retreats, because he found the same God to love and adore in his ordinary work as in the depth of the desert.”
“When he sinned, he confessed it to God with these words: ‘I can do nothing better without You. Please keep me from falling and correct the mistakes I make.’ After that he did not feel guilty about the sin.”
Locus Communis 