Why Would You Want to Memorize Scripture

God's  Word is important  to know so we can apply it to everyday life. The  Psalmist tells us "I have hidden your Word in my heart." Psalms 119:11  (NLT)  If you commit to memorizing  Scripture, you can reach within yourself and draw out a verse that can  help you in any of life's situations and challenges. Even in the depth  of despair, uncertainty, helplessness, loneliness, or human challenges, God's Word can give you direction, hope, love, comfort, strength, and peace.

The following are some examples:

"All  Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and  to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.  It corrects us when we  are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and  equip His people to do every good work."  2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

"When I discovered Your Words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart's delight"  Jeremiah 15: 16a (NLT)

"Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." Psalms 119: 105 (NLT)

How Can You Begin Memorizing Scripture

It  helps to have someone you are accountable to for memorizing Scripture.  His Word can give us guidance, comfort, and peace when we need to hear a  Word from the Lord. If you join in a Small Group Bible Study, Christian  Book Group, or other Christian Group, you can draw names for your Accountability  Partner or any method that you would  like. The amount of Scripture  that you want to memorize is entirely up to you. Some like to memorize  one or two verses each week or every other week. It is helpful to  write/print your memory verse on an index card or something similar.  When you memorize a new verse, it is good to repeat the last two or  three verses you have memorized for review and, thus, help you reinforce  your Scripture Memory.

Where Can I Find A Source For Scriptures To Memorize

In the beginning, it is not unusual to memorize a verse that is meaningful to you. The Navigators, (NavPress) has a long history of providing Scripture Memory packets. And also, Christian Book Distributors offers some Scripture Memory packets.  These are easily available to order online.

A Special Verse that I memorized recently is:

"Because You are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings."  Psalms 63:7 (NLT)