![]() This will take all the decision-making out of the process and you can just focus on learning the verses. The easiest way to decide what to memorize is to follow a plan. Please don’t get stuck here by making it harder than it needs to be. Once you’ve decided to memorize scripture, the inevitable question becomes what to learn. I have found that the more scripture I learn the easier it becomes to pray, especially for other people. ![]() If you have ever felt like you didn’t have the right words to say, using scripture as a prayer prompt is a way to overcome that. Memorizing scripture is a great way to learn how to pray. You can encourage yourself (and others) with all the scripture you took the time to commit to memory. Having verses already memorized come in handy during those times. But it can also be a time when it’s difficult to spend time in the Word. Hard times are when we need to be in the Word most often. He simply quoted scripture and in the end, the enemy was defeated Stronger faith for hard times That’s what Jesus did when the enemy tried to tempt Him. When you have God’s truth hidden in your heart you have what you need to stand strong. ![]() Memorizing scripture will help you fight against the enemies lies and schemes. He will do anything he can to distract you from your purpose and calling. As a Christian woman, you have a target on your back from the enemy. You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead Deuteronomy 11:18 NASBĪnytime spent in the Word will have a tremendous impact on all areas of your life, especially time spent committing verses to memory. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. Learning how to memorize scripture is something that every Christian should do. What the Bible says about Memorizing Scripture Just put on your big girl pants and start committing the truth to memory. This is something you’re going to have to get over. I think a lot of the excuses made boil down to this one truth. And it’s work that can be done if you put your mind to it. Learning scripture is one of those things that may seem hard but really it just requires a little bit of work. And just because something requires work doesn’t mean that it’s hard. Just because something is hard doesn’t mean that you can’t do that thing. You can learn a bible verse in just a few minutes a day. The truth is that memorizing scripture doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Usually, that’s because you feel overwhelmed or have unrealistic expectations. This is a popular one any time people try to add another element to their time with God. But I wonder if you’ve ever said some of the same things when it came to learning scripture? I don’t have time ![]() ![]() I had a running list of excuses that I thought sounded good. When I decided to get serious about memorizing more bible verses I ran into a lot of obstacles. The Holy Spirit brings those verses to my mind to calm my heart and encourage me. Of how much more value are you than the birds! ” Luke 12:24Īll those verses I’d learned just to get a sticker serve me well during times of trouble. “Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. The sight of that bird brought another verse to mind: I was struggling financially and just wanted to get out and get some fresh air for a while. He leads me beside still waters.” Psalm 23:1-2Īnother time, I was taking my boys for a walk when I noticed a bird sitting in the tree. “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. Here’s what I’ve learned over the past few years: I must memorize scripture if I’m going to pray effectively and gain victory during my trials! During one of my darkest moments, I remember sitting by the water crying my eyes out when I heard a whisper… Maybe it was because I didn’t get stickers anymore? Somewhere along the way, as I got older, memorizing scripture lost its appeal. I remember working hard to memorize the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23. I learned a lot of verses when I was in elementary school. When I was young, I remember memorizing scriptures so I could get stickers in Sunday School. Plus, a tutorial on how to make a DIY scripture memory box. Are you ready to finally learn how to memorize scripture? Learn the three main obstacles to learning bible verses and how to overcome them, and how to create a scripture memorization plan. ![]()
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