Leave A Mark - Memorize God's Word

On yesterday's blog I talked about the importance of journaling. Today I want to encourage you to write the Word on your heart through memorization. Proverbs 7:2,3 says this, "Guard my words as your most precious possession. Write them down and also keep them deep within our heart."

There are Personal Benefits of Memorizing God's Word

• It helps me resist temptation. 
  "I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You."  Psalm 119:11
  
• It helps me make wise decisions. 
  "Your Word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
  
• It strengthens me when I'm under stress. 
  "Your promises to me are my hope.  They give me strength in all my troubles; how they refresh and revive me!" Psalm 119:49
  
• It helps me witness to unbelievers. 
  "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." 1 Peter 3:15

How to Memorize a Verse:
(Choose a version that is easy to understand, i.e. New King James or New Living Translation)

• Say the reference before and after the verse.
  
• Read the verse aloud many times.  Record it!
  
• Break the verse into natural phrases.
  
• Emphasize key words when quoting the verse.
  
• Write out the verse on a card to carry with you.
  
• Review the card throughout the day.
  
• Display your verse where you will see it often.
  
• Put the verse to music. 

Next Step: 
Memorize Mark's theme verse which summarizes his gospel  -
Mark 10:45
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."