Mind blowing

Sometimes as we get older we get in a rut. We get up every morning, shower, go to work, take care of the kids, clean the kitchen, fold the laundry, watch a little tv, read, do some more laundry, water the yard..and go to bed and wake up the next morning and do it all over again. Life can get boring and repetitive sometimes. Is this all we were meant for? Is this why we are here on earth for such a short time? Do I want to get to the end of my life and think "Wow..I'm glad I did all that laundry!". Not really.

So back in April I went to a women's retreat with church. The speaker said something in passing and it really resonated with my soul. She talked about memorizing big chunks of scripture. Whole chapters! Not just a few verses here and there..but big ol' chunks of God's Word! Wow! People can do that?? I knew then and there that that's what I was going to do. Something eternal. Something that will affect my spirit and those around me. Something that will change my attitude and help me grow as a person. God's Word is like that. The Bible says "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12.

So with the encouragement of some other women from church (it helps to have others to encourage and nag you!) I started on my journey. Romans 12. 21 verses. At first my brain couldn't do it. I couldn't remember it word for word. But slowly and with a lot of repetition..I began to remember it!

As I started memorizing these 21 verses..I noticed something. Instead of turning the radio on as soon as I got in the car to hear some boring talk radio blah blah..I was saying my verses. One verse at a time and one week at a time. In the shower, as I swept the kitchen floor, as I talked to my husband I was saying my verses. They began to fill my heart and mind. And as situations and life began to happen around me..these verses came to life! They could apply directly to my situations! They are constantly on the tip of my tongue and in the forefront of my mind.

I admit..I'm a little goal oriented..so having this as a goal is challenging and I like to be challenged. But this is a good kind of challenge. I like the way God's word is shaping my life and heart. I'm almost done with Romans 12.. I'm on verse 17. But it will always be with me. I can't wait to see where I will memorize next!

Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers, the flower fades,

But the word of our God stands forever.”

So think about doing something that will last for eternity! If I can do it..so can you!

Here's the website of the speaker. She has great tips and ideas of scripture to memorize. http://www.establishedfootsteps.com/memorize.html