So far we've talked about reading spiritual material and starting the habit of journaling. This week I'm sharing on memorizing positive phrases and verses.
Use it or Lose it
These days we don't have to use our memorization skills as much. Educators abandoned memory skills years ago, sadly. Our cell phones store all our phone numbers. We have planners and online calendars that remind of us our schedule and to do's. When was the last time you actually memorized something? And then we wonder why our memory is not so great and we forget things.
Benefits of Memorization
Memorizing stuff is beneficial at any age, from the very young to the elderly. Remember learning songs in childhood that had little hand gestures to go with them? Like "itsy bitsy spider goes up the water spout"? Here's a cute video. I remember having to memorize Shakespeare in school and recite it before my class. "Friends, romans, countrymen, lend me your ears...."
Memorizing things gives your brain a workout. It helps stimulate the neural pathways that help ward off cognitive decline. For more on the benefits, give a read to this article by the Cleveland Clinic.
Reprogram Your Brain
How we think and what we think determines our outlook on life, be it positive or negative and since you are reading this post, I believe you want to think and be a more positive person. This is where memorizing scripture verses comes in. Scripture is positive data. Faith-filled thoughts that dispel anxiety, fear, loneliness and much more. In times of stress, our brains (via the Holy Spirit) will bring to our consciousness the verses we have memorized which will help keep us grounded and at peace during stressful times.
Scripture Has Power
Not only is memorizing scripture good for our brains, did you know that speaking out scripture gives us supernatural power? Yes, indeed. God is obligated to fulfill his word. There is power in His Word. So the next time you are in a bind, try speaking out a verse of scripture and see what happens.
For Reflection
What have you memorized lately? What sacred text will you be memorizing? Start small with short verses. Here's one to get you started "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." (2 Tim 1:7).
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Ariel Paz
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