Comments on: Favorite Bible verses to memorize

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:38 +0000

In reply to Brooke Espinoza. I've also found that those "pesonal" verses seem to stick more in my memory, too. It proves that the ones we need are the ones we'll use. Yes, definitely a win-win!

By: Brooke Espinoza

Brooke Espinoza — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:22:02 +0000

Lisa, this is super! I love your idea of memorizing favorite Bible verses, because I really believe part of a successful Scripture memory program is to memorize what most inspires you. For me, when I pick a passage I feel strongly about, I am all the more motivated to get memorizing and stick with it to the end, than if I pick a passage that doesn’t grab me as strongly. Depending on the season of life I’m in, different passages will minister to me more times than others. I memorize what ministers to me most, for the season I’m in and later on when I’m in a new season, God will be faithful to continue to use those verses I’ve hidden in my heart, and at the same time, give me another passage that ministers to my new season of life. It’s a win-win situation. 🙂

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:00:36 +0000

In reply to Sheila at Longings End. Your words come as such a blessing to me, Shelia. I'm glad you're benefiting by being in the group; we're definitely benefiting by having you in it! Your post today was lovely and inspiring.

By: Sheila at Longings End

Sheila at Longings End — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:12:16 +0000

Lisa, my friend, I just want to stop in and say THANKS for leading us all in deeper Bible study through memorization. I so enjoy being part of your group! And my gratitude to God for your dear heart. And thanks be to God who knows us better than we know ourselves and unveils ways that make walking the Way such a delight. I share in my linked post today how God has transformed my memory verse time into something that is filled with more joy than before, such a sweet gift from such a good God. Thanks…

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By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:24:24 +0000

In reply to cookingupfaith. Such a wonderful verse to have stick! I can be a worrywart so that's a verse I need to be reminded of often. Thanks for sharing it with me.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:22:47 +0000

In reply to Holly Barrett.

You’re exactly right, Holly. Repetition is key. I also like that you use a variety of sensory methods–writing, hearing, typing,… The more ways we can get it in and keep it in, the better.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:21:18 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Thanks for including the link. Just read your post and I love your system of index cards. Making a plan to review the older verses is so critical to retention.

By: cookingupfaith

cookingupfaith — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:32:17 +0000

I would love to memorize more scripture. I have found when I work hard at it, it doesn’t stick, but when I just mediate on favorite scriptures and think about them, it sticks.

My favorite go to verse when I worry is “there is no fear in love. Perfect love casts out all fear.” 1 John 4:18

By: Holly Barrett

Holly Barrett — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:55:33 +0000

I’m working on memorizing scripture too, Lisa. The best thing that works for me is repetition. I go over all my memory verses every day. It helps me memorize the new one and keeps the old ones fresh in my mind. Sometimes I recite them out loud, sometimes I write them out, sometimes I write out the first letter of each word while I’m saying the verse. I’ve even been known to type them out or to tweet them out too! Reviewing and practicing them every day really makes a big difference!