Did you think 6 months ago that you would have this many verses under your belt by the middle of the year? You've stuck with it, and now here we are at the mid-way point.
I'm proud of you for your perseverance! I know it's not easy to memorize, and life is so busy that it seems hard to fit in one more thing, but we also know that "man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." (Matt 4:2-4). I pray you may find yourself receiving rich, spiritual nourishment with each verse you're memorizing!
- Have you found your verses come in to your head at a moment when you need them?
- Have you been able to see God more clearly?
Just the other day I was having a conversation in my head while working in the garden, and some of my thoughts were turning away from being positive, almost without me realizing it. As I was questioning if I should verbalize my thoughts with someone, one of my recent verses came in my head - "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is right, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things." (Phil 4:8).
Talk about a course correction! It was exactly what I needed to be reminded of at that moment in time. I chose to correct my thoughts and think of the blessings instead, and my day took a more positive turn.
What about you? As you post your next verse, what has God been speaking to you about this year as you've been memorizing portions of His Word?
