"Memorization is the process of continually remembering the words, truths and images God uses to shape us. memorization provides us with a store of learning, which can be accessed anywhere and anytime." - Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
Monday, December 6, 2010
Hear God's Word - Memorization
What is the point of memorizing scripture in a day and age where we can google anything and have it almost instantly on our computer screen? Well memorizing isn't about just being able to instantly quote the material. It isn't even about just knowing a lot of things. When we purposely memorize something, we are intentionally committing something to our hearts. Our minds, without memorization, tend to just latch on to the latest attention-grabbing experience. In most cases, this means we can forget scripture and remember the latest football game. But when we intentionally memorize scripture, it is forever stored in our heart and cannot be pushed aside by everyday experiences.
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I agree memorization adds to God's presence in our hearts and I would go further to add that it arms us not only against the attractions of the world, but also it equips us for His work.
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My chosen tool for memorization has been the memory tool of the e-sword.