In 7 steps to memorizing the Scripture, Jon Dyer, presents that as followers of Jesus, we all know that we should be reading God’s word.  We also know that we should be studying God’s word.  We have also been taught that we ought to be memorizing God’s word, but, many of us have convinced ourselves our memory just is not good enough.  Let’s be honest, sometimes we need to stop and think just to remember how old we are or where we parked the car.  If we become convinced that we cannot memorize parts of the Bible, how are we going to live out Psalm 119:11?

Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11, NIV).

Jon Dyer’s Daily Devotions presents the 7 steps to memorizing the Scripture and are listed as follows:

• Step 1: Read the verse. Then, reread the verse.
• Step 2: Study the verse.
• Step 3: Meditate on the verse.
• Step 4: Write the verse out.
• Step 5: Hang the verse up.
• Step 6: Review the verse.
• Step 7: Use the verse in conversations.

Jon  concludes his devotion with this question: What was the last verse you memorized?

If it has been awhile or never, why don’t you get in the habit of hiding God’s word in your heart? If you think that you can’t, try these steps and watch over the next couple of weeks how that verse will not only start to be etched into your memory, but the truth of the verse will begin to shape your life to be more like Christ.

You can memorize Scripture. Give it some effort. Work at it and you will be amazed at what you can remember, and God will use it in your life

Source: Jon Dyer | Christian Devotional Blog

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