IC.24-The Imitation of Christ, 24—Exercises of a Righteous Person

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-204-the-imitation-of-christ-24/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>Our devotional (12 mins) is from "On the Exercises of a Righteous Person" (Book 1, Chapter 19).</p><p><strong>Scripture</strong>: 2 Pet 1:5-8; Prov 16:9; Jer 10:23; Heb 12:1; Eph 6:11; Rom 8:18; Luke 12:37,42 <p><strong>Application</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Daily renewal: Begin the day the right way!<br />  * Stay busy. Redeem the time. The clock is ticking.</li> <li>Don't advertise our righteous acts.* See also the Examen of Ignatius Loyola. (Scroll down.)   </li> </ul> <p>Next: <i>&quot;On the Reading of the Holy Scriptures&quot; (Book 1, Chapter 5)</p> <p></i><strong>THE EXAMEN:</strong>.<strong>* Gratitude</strong>: recalling the blessings of the day, thanking God.<br /> <strong>* Review</strong>: Recall the events of the day and notice where you felt God's presence and where you resisted opportunities to grow in love.<br /> <strong>* Sorrow</strong>: recall anything for which you are sorry.<strong>* Forgiveness</strong>: ask for God's forgiveness and/or healing, as needed.<strong>* Grace</strong>: Ask God for the grace you need for the next day or for your life in general.</p></p>