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Speaking One’s Mind

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One of the hardest things for me to overcome as a new Christian was the issue of speaking my mind. For those who are outgoing but mixed with an opinionated personality, it can be very difficult. And from time to time, it wants to rear it’s ugly head. But we can overcome these worldly traits in several ways. First, by praying to God and acknowledging this issue within us and asking for His help. Second, meditating on scriptures which speaks of these very things. And thirdly, by memorizing those same scriptures so we can recall them when they’re needed most. One of my favorites reads;

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice,
deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander.
1 Peter 2:1

The reason I like this scripture so much is the word hypocrisy. Because it reminds me of the teaching Christ gave about removing the plank from your own eye before pointing fingers at someone else to remove theirs. It’s a great lesson, a reminder and invaluable as I continue my journey through the scriptures.

Be Prepared

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With everything transpiring in our world today I believe it’s imperative for Christians to be ready for any type of persecution that may come our way. Corruption, wickedness and mockers are everywhere so Christians must be getting prepared for what will take place. This involves, building up your faith, standing in God’s word and memorizing scripture. But one of the most important scriptures to remember is;

Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before
My Father who is in Heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him
I will also deny before My Father who is in Heaven.
Matthew 10:32,33

A stark reminder we must keep the Faith regardless of what comes our way. Remember, Christ Jesus gave His life for us, we shouldn’t be afraid to do the same for Him. Defend the FAITH, Defend who Christ Jesus is and that He’s coming back. Don’t give in to what the world wants you to believe because if you do, and deny Him, the scriptures are clear, He will deny you!

Renewing the Mind

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Lately it seems I’ve been warring with the mind. Meaning, out of the blue a thought will appear out of nowhere that I know is not of my own. Which means, these thoughts are the result of the enemy waging war against me. How do I handle these thoughts? What can I do to fight against them? Luckily the Bible gives us information, but, it’s crucial to understand that;

For the word of God is living and active,
and sharper than any two-edged sword,
even penetrating as far as the division of
the soul and spirit, of both joints and
marrow, and able to judge the thoughts
and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

While I believe in the word and read it daily (mostly), it wasn’t until recently that I actually realized the implication of this scripture. Because during my difficulty, I prayed and turned to the scriptures to help fight against these thoughts and several scriptures stood out to me.

Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

How can one renew the mind?

For me it’s reading the word daily, praying, memorizing scripture and applying those scriptures to my life. But I really didn’t realize just how important the Hebrews 4:12 scripture really was, till recently. Because, the very words have suddenly came alive in me. They’re no longer just words on the page that I need to apply to my life. No, the scriptures have absolutely taken hold of me in a way I’ve never experienced! Some of those scriptures which have helped during my warfare are;

Galatians 5:24 – those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passion and desires.

Galatians 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Knowing I’ve been crucified with Christ and He lives inside of me, I now have the weapon of the cross to fight against these unwanted thoughts or even temptations that often lure people away. Since Christ lives in me, He is in my mind, my heart and the rest of my body. So when a thought appears I picture that thought being held up against the cross and I see it demolished while reciting;

But He was pierced for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our iniquities; the
punishment that brought us peace was upon
Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5

For me this has worked wonders, so, if you’re being plagued with unwanted thoughts, unwanted temptations, letting your imagination run wild or trauma from your past. Try this technique because nothing can stand against Christ being crucified on the cross!

15+ Easy Tips on How to Memorize Scripture Fast!

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This post is all about how to memorize scripture

Hey friend! If you’re interested in how to memorize scripture, you are in the right place! Let me officially welcome you to this post that I wrote with much care!💐

Memorizing scripture can be an intimidating and overwhelming task. However, with the right approach, you can make learning God’s word easier and more meaningful in your everyday life.

I’m happy to write this article to help you discover the best strategies to memorize scripture. I’ll be covering helpful tips, such as:

  • Breaking down scriptures into smaller portions and understanding context.
  • Additionally, I’ll provide an overview of Bible memory apps that can make memorization simpler and more enjoyable.

No matter your level of commitment regarding scripture learning, this guide will be a great resource to have at your disposal. I’m confident that you can memorize scripture efficiently and effectively by following these methods.

Let’s get started learning about how to memorize Bible verses – one verse at a time!

Ready? Let’s go!

My story of memorizing scripture

Growing up in a Pentecostal church, memorizing Scripture was essential to my spiritual upbringing. We had Vacation Bible School (V.B.S.) every summer, and each year, we would be tasked with memorizing entire chapters or individual verses from the Bible.

Music was also instrumental in helping us remember the passages – singing hymns and choruses helped to make lessons stick.

My time in V.B.S. and the church taught me so much about learning scripture, and I was able to carry this into my adult life.

Over the years, I’ve found that those good foundational seeds in Sunday School and V.B.S. have assisted me to have a good arsenal of memorized scripture!

Recently, however, I’ve noticed that my Bible verse memorization isn’t as sharp, and I have to brush up on many verses (and chapters) I used to know. That’s why I’m so grateful for all these tools available now, like online Bible resources with keyword search functions or apps that are helpful for memorizing Scripture.

Knowing how much scripture has helped me in my own life, I’m also passionate about helping others develop a deeper understanding and love for God’s Word.

No matter where we are in our journey of memorizing Scripture, there’s always something to learn. We can use the tools available to us to help instill God’s truths into our hearts so that we can share His message with others.

7 Reasons why you should memorize scripture

Here are seven reasons why we should all be memorizing scripture:

  1. Grow near to God – Memorizing scripture allows us to internalize the words of God and grow in our relationship with Him. Through this, we are able to receive wisdom and understanding from Him.
  2. Provide Strength and Comfort – Scripture can provide strength and comfort when feeling discouraged or overwhelmed by life’s struggles. By memorizing certain verses, we can quickly recall them when needed.
  3. Equip for Ministry – Memorizing scripture equips us to share the Word of God with others, especially in times when help and guidance are needed most.
  4. Gain Wisdom – In Proverbs 4:7 it states, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” By studying scriptures and memorizing them, we can receive wisdom from God that will help us in daily living.

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15+ Easy Tips on How to Memorize Scripture Fast!

Memorizing Scripture

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A couple of weeks ago I decided to implement a plan to help me memorize scripture. While I love reading and studying the Bible I believe it’s extremely important to have scriptures memorized. But it can be difficult so I thought I would share my process.

A few things I’ve found helpful, is to start with scriptures which you’re drawn to, start with shorter scriptures, and memorize one scripture per week. Since the first day of the week is Sunday for me, that’s usually when I will start and try to end it on the Sabbath. Of course, there are exceptions and if for some reason you find yourself straying from the process don’t beat yourself up, just start over.

First, Pray to God asking for help memorizing scripture then I use a large spiral notebook with lined pages and write the scripture location as the heading. Example, Luke 4:8

Next, I write the actual scripture in the lined body portion of the page underneath the heading.

And Jesus answered and said to him, Get behind Me, satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God and him only you shall serve. Luke 4:8

But to actually help me memorize the scripture, after I’ve written it down the first time, I will skip one line and rewrite it. I do this process over and over for a whole week on the same page I started with, the front, the back and even the next blank page if needed.

If for some reason I’m still having difficulty with this scripture I will change things up and go to a new one. If I still have time left within the week I will go back to the one I was having difficulty with and continue the same process as before. And if I still can’t get it I completely back away from it and return at a later date.

But there are other ways to help you memorize scripture you just need to find the one which works best for you. For me it’s writing the scripture then rewriting it over and over until it’s cemented into my brain. For you it maybe;

Using index cards. Write the verse on one side and the location on the backside.

Record your voice reading the scripture than while studying, relaxing or sleeping listen to your recording.

Meditate on the scripture during your one on one time.

Turn the scripture into a song. Now you don’t have to write your own music, use a tune that sticks in your head and apply the words. Select music that is catchy or upbeat to make the process easier.

But why should we memorize scripture anyway?

One of the main reasons to memorize scripture is because Jesus Himself, the Word of God, quoted scriptures throughout His ministry. It also helps us fight temptation by putting on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20). It helps us live in obedience to God by following His word since we’re told to let the word of Christ dwell within us (Colossians 3:16). And of course, memorizing scriptures makes us a better witness to non-believers (1 Peter 3:15).

But I believe there’s another reason, because I believe a time is coming when the Bible will be a crime, Christian Churches will be closed down, and Christianity will no longer be tolerated. It will be a crime to own a Bible, a crime to mention the name Jesus and a crime to attend a Christian Church. And when you look at Bible Prophecy, specifically, the Book of Revelation it says;

When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood? Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been. Revelation 6:9-11

See what I mean? There will be more persecution, and this is another reason to memorize scriptures so that you can stand strong in your faith if and when that time comes.

Plus, memorizing scriptures reaffirms our faith, gives us peace of mind, gives us hope knowing the Lord Christ Jesus is coming again…..