Comments on: Day 18: Meditate on it {Tools for memorizing}

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:42:47 +0000

In reply to Beverley. I use Scripture Typer so much myself. That and looking at 1st letters are probably the main tools that help me memorize. I don't use the phone app as much as my laptop, but I'm glad it's there when I do want it. So glad you're hanging in here with us, Beverley.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:35:46 +0000

In reply to David. Oh, how I love to hear this! Having the phrases come to you "unbidden" is a beautiful and mysterious thing, definitely of the Spirit.

By: Beverley

Beverley — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:32:46 +0000

Why am I doing it?

Having read Isaiah earlier this year I already feel a million miles away from his words.

I really do need to print the verses out now, not done that yet as i have the scripture typer app on my phone and tend to use that.

Thanks for your continuing support Lisa x

By: David

David — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:47:46 +0000

Now I have a couple of Psalms inside me, I am finding phrases come to me unbidden at random times of day, or maybe not so random. “To you I lift up my eyes” (Ps 123), “Praise the Lord.” (Ps 150).

Praying the Scripture is something I need a bit more privacy for, but I like the way the Scripture is starting to find its way around the rest of my life.

Thank you!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:20:46 +0000

In reply to TC Avey. Yes, you explained this so well! We may not be able to memorize word for word like we could when we were younger, but we understand God in a deeper way than we could back then. Praying the verses is such a wonderful way to confirm truth we hear from God, straight back to God in belief. Congratulations again on your newest addition! I know you're probably busier than ever so thanks for dropping in to visit.

By: TC Avey

TC Avey — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:46:01 +0000

When I was younger it seemed easier to memorize scripture…but sometimes it was just “facts” I had memorized.
Now that I’m older I have difficulty memorizing scripture but I know the meanings behind the verses. I take time to meditate on the Word of God and apply it to my life. I’m learning to pray the verses and it’s bringing depth to my prayer life.
I may not always have the scriptures memorized exactly, but I know more intimately than I used too.

Now to just combine the two. Both are important for our Christian walk.
Thanks for challenging me memorize God’s Holy Word.