New Year's Resolution

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve of what God's will is ~ his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

I am proud to say that I just typed this verse out by memory. One morning during my quiet time God softly whispered this verse to me. "But Lord, how can I do this on a consistent basis?" He said, "By hiding my word in your heart." Psalm 119:11 ~ I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." "Do you love my word enough to hide it in your heart?" When scripture is stored in your mind, it is available for the Holy Spirit to take and bring to your attention when you need it most.

So I decided that I am dedicating 2009 to scripture memory and meditation. My first passage of scripture to memorize is the entire chapter of Romans 12. So far I have memorized 8 verses.

The other night I was in my bedroom with my bible and note cards out when my little girl came in and asked what I was doing. I explained to her how God wanted us to hide His Word in our hearts. She let me practice saying my verses to her a couple of times and then she said " I am going to do this too." She went to her room and came back thirty minutes later with her Bible, notebook, and highlighters. She had already memorized 8 to 10 verses. I was so proud of her. She was such an encouragement to me. I was only going to work on one verse that night, but after I saw how many she had memorized I decided to do three more.

So let me encourage you. If I can do it, you can do it. Just memorize and meditate on a scripture a week or a scripture a month. Whatever works for you. Fill your mind with God and truth. There you will find treasures beyond measure.