Use Your Memory Muscle

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” (Colossians 3:16 NLT)

The fourth way to abide in God’s Word is by remembering it. Your capacity to remember is a God-given gift. You may think you have a poor memory, but the truth is, you have millions of ideas, truths, facts, and figures memorised. You remember what is important to you. If God’s Word is important, you will take the time to remember it.

There are enormous benefits to memorising Bible verses. It will help you resist temptation, make wise decisions, reduce stress, build confidence, offer good advice, and share your faith with others.

Your memory is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it will become, and memorising Scripture will become easier. You might begin by selecting a few Bible verses that have touched you and writing them down on a small card you can carry with you. Then review them aloud throughout your day.

You can memorise Scripture anywhere: while working, exercising, driving, waiting, or at bedtime. The three keys to memorising Scripture are review, review, and review!

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” (Colossians 3:16 NLT)

Talk About It

• How would your life change if you spent some of your “extra” time on a Bible application as well as a Facebook or “Words with Friends” app?

• Ask a friend to be an accountability partner in memorising Scripture. Then, share with each other what you’re learning from God’s Word.