My Rule of Life

I only publish my Rule of Life as an example for others to come up with their own. Keep it simple. Stick to the essentials.

1. Daily Prayer

I will pray every morning and evening using at least one of the following:

1) Devotions from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) or other prayer book;

2) 100 Jesus Prayers with the prayer rope;

3) A 20-minute contemplative prayer session.

2. My Habit

Except for my uniform for work, I will always wear black (with only the cross or clergy collar being exempt).

3. Church

Attend church every Sunday and partake of the Lord’s Supper.

4. Spiritual Reading

All reading material will be spiritual or educational in nature, especially the Bible.

5. Silence

Do not use the radio or TV as background noise, and try to only speak when it improves on silence.

6. Solitude

Limit unnecessary interaction with people and avoid evil influences.

7. Simplicity

Buy only what you need, keep only what you use.

8. Obedience

Obey the bishop and the priest in charge.

9. Ministry

Practice some form of ministry regularly, whether online, in person, financially, or some other way.

10. Spiritual Retreat

At least once a year, take a private retreat of at least 24 hours of silence.



Jay N. Forrest
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