Thursday, January 22, 2009

A LAMP TO MY FEET

I was inspired by my friend, Susanna, who has taken the Beth Moore challenge to commit to memorize (or seriously meditate on) 2 Scriptures a month in 2009. Scripture memory is a discipline that I have pursued, off and on, for many years and I am excited to renew this activity in a commited way this year.

The Bible records many great reasons to memorize Scripture. A few of those reasons that I've found helpful in my life include:
  • To help me avoid sin: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you" (Psalm 119:11)
  • To guide me in day-to-day life: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105)
  • To fight spiritual battles: "Take ... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:17)
  • So that I can recognize truth from lies: "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." John 17:17

The verse I'm working on this week is Proverbs 4:25-27:

"Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."

Anyone want to join me?

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2 comments:

Susanna said...

Hurray! I'm glad you're doing it too. And I hope many more people take your challenge. I was thinking of you this afternoon. Miss you!

January 24, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Terri said...

I would like to take your challenge but fear failure so let's just say I'm going to try really hard to! Thanks for the challenge - I miss you and Susanna. You were always my favorite spiritual/mom mentors! Love you

January 27, 2009 at 11:33 PM

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