I am sure by now I have told you that I am a huge proponent of memorizing scripture. If I haven’t mentioned that yet, let me tell you, I am a huge proponent of memorizing scripture!
I would love for you to join me in memorizing God’s word. If this is a discipline you practice please post a comment on some of your favorite verses you have memorized, maybe add a strategy you have to make memorizing easier. If this isn’t something you have tried in the past or don’t think you are good at, I invite you to keep checking in, read the comments your sisters post for tips and strategies. The key to memorizing scripture is to find ones that speak to you. That meet you where you are and encourage or inspire you. You don’t have to memorize every scripture that is posted, just start with one or two.
The first verse I memorized was Proverbs 3:5-6,
This is from the NIV, but you can use whichever translation is the most familiar to you.
Love this. My church participates in a program called Bible quizzing. They memorize scripture and answer questions about the scripture at quiz tournaments. It’s lots of fun (and lots of hard work!), and it’s amazing how much they can remember. I think the most rewarding part is seeing God work in their lives, as they spend so much time with His Word. They learn to pray, learn to read and understand Scripture… just grow so much spiritually. It’s amazing how time spent in the Word can really transform a person.
Love your posts! So insightful , may God bless!
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Thank you Marina!
I am struggling and wrestling with God but still know that He is in control.
“When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 (easy to memorize, difficult to practice – I chant it over and over and over…)
That is a great one Regina!!! I haven’t committed that one to memory before. It just might be next one though! Thanks for sharing.
There’s a couple of favorites that I have. I’ve also found that for some reason I don’t have difficulty memorizing scripture, specially those, as you mentioned, have spoken life and encouragement to me when I needed it. My difficulty has always been memorizing where in the bible I read/heard it, lol. I figure the most important part is to know WHAT the word says. I can always Google where 🙂 If you have any tips on how to memorize the “where” I’m all ears 🙂
I’ll leave you with this one though, one I know where & what is says, lol: “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13).
God bless you!
Violette – Phil 4:13 is one of my family’s favorites! I have a hard time remembering the references sometimes too. I try to make it as much a part of the verse as the words. Repeating the book and verse number as often as I repeat the words. Sometimes this helps it stick other times, not so much.