March Challenge- Scripture Memorization

THE CHALLENGE:

Choose some verses of scripture and continually remember its words, internalizing them and making them a part of your daily life. Then help encourage others in this practice. You might even write about how it’s going in the comment section of this post!

THE PRACTICE:

(A) The practice begins with choosing a short, meaningful verse. For example, you could focus on 2 Corinthians 5:7: “We walk by faith, not by sight.” This verse is brief but powerful.   

(B) Once you choose your verse or verses, you might try one of the tips below:

1) Break it down into manageable pieces, especially if it is a longer verse.

2) Write it on an index card and carry it with you for those moments when you are having to wait (ie. Dr. appointment, waiting in school pick up lines etc.).

3) Place your verse where you will see it daily. For example, your bath room mirror, the refrigerator or the dash of your vehicle.

4) As you recite it, visualize its meaning, creating a mental image of what your scripture

is referring to.

5) Repeat saying it over and over again

(C) Some people are better at memorizing than others. Challenge yourself to memorize as many scriptures as you can in a week. But don’t be discouraged if your number is one a week.

(D) Keep a list of the Scriptures you’ve learned. Take some time with God to explore why those verses you have chosen are important and how knowing them can help you. Also, you can periodically check in to see if you still remember them!

WHEN & WHY?

This practice is not just a mental exercise; it is a discipline that shapes our character, strengthens our faith, and guides our daily decisions. We need to look no further than Jesus’ own temptation in the desert (Matt. 4:1-11). How did Jesus resist those temptations? Scripture.

If you were put in some sort of solitary confinement without a Bible, how would God’s word still nourish you?