FRIDAY – Station 10: The Office of the Keys
Prepare to meditate on the forgiveness of sins that comes to us through the Sacrament of Baptism by saying and meditating on Psalm 119:41.
(say 7x) “I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant for I have not forgotten your laws.” (Ps. 119:176)
Pause at this Station and spend time meditating on the forgiveness of sins that comes through the sacrifice of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit through the means of grace.
Say and pray “the Jesus Prayer” and remember the promise of Jesus in the Office of the Keys.
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner (THE sinner).”
Meditate on the following Scriptures:
1 John 1:8—2:2
John 20:19-23
If time allows one can use and meditate on Luther’s Meaning to Confession and the Office of the Keys in the Small Catechism.
Also, comfort and console your conscience with the gift of private confession before the pastor.