Station 1 : (Invocation, Evening and Morning Prayer)
In the Morning
Upon Rising from Sleep: In the morning, when you rise, you shall bless yourself with the holy cross and say:
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray Luther’s Morning Prayer
I thank Thee, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray Thee to keep me this day also from sin and all evil, that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the Wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.
In the Evening
Upon Going to Sleep: In the evening, when you go to bed, you shall bless yourself with the holy cross and say:
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray Luther’s Evening Prayer
I thank Thee, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast graciously kept me this day, and I pray Thee to forgive me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the Wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Station 2: Meditation on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ
Holding on to the cross, meditate on …
The Person of Jesus Christ:
The Son of God
The Son of Man
His Humiliation and His Exaltation
The Work of Jesus Christ:
Christ FOR us (Romans 8)
Christ IN and THROUGH us (Galatians 2:20-21; Ephesians 2:1-10)
Christ WITH us (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-20
Station 3: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio
As you leave Stations 1 and 2 , pray the following Psalm 119 verses:
Oratio: “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” (Ps. 119:18)
Meditatio: “Oh, how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long.” (Ps. 119:97)
Tentatio: “I am laid low in the dust, preserve my life according to your word.” (Ps. 119:25)
Station 4: Daily Confession
Examine your life. Consider your thoughts, words and actions according to the Ten Commandments. Make confession of your sins by saying:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner (or you can say THE sinner).”
OR
“O almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto Thee all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended Thee and justly deserved Thy temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray Thee of Thy boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.”
From The Lutheran Hymnal
Let go of your own works and cling to the sacrificial work of Jesus. Claim the forgiveness of sins. Remember your baptism. Trust that the Lord Jesus will lead and guide you into paths of righteousness, giving you abundant grace-gifts along the way.
As you prepare to leave Station 2, pray the following three portions of Psalm 119.
“I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. (Ps. 119:59-60)
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands” (Ps. 119:9-10)
“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” (Ps. 119:133)
Station 5: The Word of God
Give yourself to the daily hearing, reading, studying, memorizing and meditating on the Scriptures.
Hear and Read the Scriptures:
- Daily Prayer and
- Sunday Worship
Read and Study the Scriptures:
- Read through the Bible in a year
- Read through the Psalms in a month
- Read a book of the Bible
- Treasury of Daily Prayer
Memorize and Meditate on the Scriptures:
Picture the portions of Scripture that you want to hide in your heart as “friends” and “daggers”. Envision them as someone who will comfort and encourage you in the daily troubles of life. Also, use them as weapons to fight against your great enemies: the world, the Devil and your own sinful flesh.
There are only three keys to success: repetition, repetition, repetition
You may also pray the following three portions of Psalm 119 …
“Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” (Ps. 119:89)
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” (Ps. 119:11)
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” (Ps. 119:97)