7 Empowering Bible Verses Every Christian Needs to Memorize

　　While memorizing God’s Word is vital and can take us through various seasons in our lives, you may be asking “Why is it so important?” or “What if I am horrible at memorization?” Well, let’s address those questions upfront, right now.

　　There are 5 key reasons why we should memorize Scripture:

　　We model Jesus when we do! Jesus quoted the Scriptures in His teachings and being that He is The Word incarnate and knew the written Word, quoting it often, it is apparent that memorizing Scripture is ultimately a source that would help us know and understand the nature of our God.We are commanded to memorize Scripture. Proverbs 7:2 tells us to keep God’s commands and to guard His teachings as the eye of our eye. Colossians 3:16 tells us to let The Word of Christ dwell within us. God commands us to know His Word and tuck it in our heart.We learn what it means to truly fear the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It is recognizing that God is sovereign and just.We are convicted of our sins. When we lean into the truth found in the Word, it transforms our heart and mind (Psalm 119:11).We can stand against the enemy. The world is loud and condemning, but when we store the Word of God in our hearts, we can reply on the truth that sets us free (Romans 12:2).That said, even with all these great reasons, memorization can still be a challenge for some. But with time and patience, Scripture memorization can become a regular part of your spiritual practice.

　　Here are some Biblical ways to memorize Scripture:

　　Start with prayer! Always invite God into this sweet time and ask Him to reveal verses that you need to hear and memorize. Then allow Him to guide you.Read and Read It Again! Repetition is key to memorizing Scripture. Pick one verse a week and say it several times throughout the day.Get an Accountability Partner. Having someone come alongside you is helpful when it comes to trying to memorize Scripture. They not only keep you accountable but encourage you as well. Yay for that!So, with that, are you ready for 7 empowering verses you can begin memorizing, starting today?

　　Then grab your Bible, some fun highlighters, notecards or sticky notes, maybe a cup of coffee (or your favorite snack) and a heart willing and ready to grow more deeper in His beautiful Word!