[Brother Lawrence] was content doing even the smallest chore if he could do it for the love of God....
Whenever he considered doing some good deed, he always consulted God about it, saying, "Lord, I will never be able to do that if You don't help me." Immediately he would be given more than enough strength.
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."

brother Lawrence. THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD.