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10 Ways to Help You Hide God’s Word in Your Heart

January 23, 2018 by Kristi 23 Comments

 

Do you long to memorize God’s Word, drawing close to Him as you meditate, but find the endeavor hard – if not nearly impossible? Never fear. Several girlfriends came alongside me with ideas. This list is the result of their thoughts and my own. Call ’em tried and true solutions. Perhaps one will resonate with you.

Here are 10 way to help you hide God’s word in your heart.

 

  • Write it Daily

Grab a daily planner. Download the KristiWoods.net “to do” list, which is going bye-bye soon. Write the verse in whatever planner you use daily.

  • Use a Small Notebook

Jot it down in a small notebook, one that’ll fit nicely in your bag. Jot it once, jot it twice. Go ahead and ink it on there if need be. This is a good way to recite and recall the verse while waiting at an appt., in the parking lot at school as you taxi kids, or on the subway during the daily commute

  • Recite It

Read it over – and over and over again. Do it from memory, look straight at the words.

  • Set a Daily Reminder

Grab the phone. Set a daily reminder to repeat the verse once, twice, or many more times.

  • Create Wallpaper

Why not use technology to our advantage? Create wallpaper for your smartphone with the weekly or monthly verse?

 

 

  • Sing It

Some verses already have tunes designated. Others, you might have to be a bit more creative than me – because somehow I land on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star for nearly every verse! 🙂

  • Post It

Slap that baby up on the wall. Tape it to the mirror. Attach it to the frig or cabinet.

  • Create Graphics

PicMonkey and Canva – even Microsoft Word or Powerpoint offer ways to create your own. Make your own on the YouVersion Bible App, OR, grab the ones supplied free here at KristiWoods.net.

 

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  • Use Index Cards

Oh how beautifully these guys work. They may be old-style, but they’re still very much in style when it comes to scripture memorization. Grab a magnet and slap them on the desk drawer or frig. Clip ’em and put them in your purse. Or, buy or make a index card box in which to keep them.

  • Record It

Don’t you love how our smartphones have a record feature? Use it well for the scripture memorization attempts. Then replay it and say it…over and over as necessary.

 

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So there you go – 10 ways to help hide God’s word in your heart this year.

Don’t forget to join us with WORD18.

We’re memorizing Psalm 34 this year – the WHOLE, BEAUTIFUL Psalm. Click here for more info. 

And, hey, if you’re looking for additional scripture memorizing ideas, take a peek at this post and on this Pinterest Page. 

 

A special thanks to the Girls of 12 for their suggestions on this topic.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    January 23, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Great post! These are a awesome tips!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 23, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Lauren.

      Reply
      • Jen says

        January 23, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        These are awesome tips! Very practical and versatile. Thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
        • Kristi says

          January 24, 2018 at 12:58 pm

          You’re welcome, Jen.

          Reply
  2. Betsy de Cruz says

    January 24, 2018 at 9:30 am

    These are great tips, Kristi, several I’d never thought of. I love how you’re making it multi-sensory. DO SOMETHING: make a graphic, record with your phone. Great ideas!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 24, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Funny you mention this, Betsy. Just last night I was mulling over the post in my head, counting out the “ways” when I noticed the same “multi-sensory” component. So many of us are different and learn differently. Thank God He has provided different methods.

      Reply
  3. Cheryl Barker says

    January 24, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Great tips, Kristi. I use a spiral (similar to perpetual calendars) and set it on the bathroom counter so I can practice it first thing in the mornings. Always have my current verse showing and flip through the others to review. Blessings as you encourage scripture memory!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 24, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Great method, Cheryl. And keeping it in the bathroom? Wise woman!

      Reply
  4. Sarah Geringer says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:25 am

    This is so good, Kristi! Pinned and tweeted. Blessings to you!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Blessings, Sarah!

      Reply
  5. Rachel Schmoyer says

    January 24, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    Great ideas! I’m an index card person, then I recite them over and over again. My kids love when I ask them to quiz me. They are brutal!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Involving your kids – what a great way to “seep” His Word into their hearts, too.

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Love these tips. It is all about hiding God’s word. Tweeting it as well

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    • Kristi Woods says

      January 25, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Thanks for tweeting, Diana. You’re a blessing.

      Reply
  7. bethany mcilrath says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    I’ve used all these strategies except number 10— might have to try that soon!! : ) Thanks for the challenge and help! Such a gift that we can hide his Word in our hearts!

    Reply
    • Kristi Woods says

      January 25, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Sounds good. Wishing you a fruit-filled year, hiding God’s Word.

      Reply
  8. Kristine says

    January 25, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Record it, brilliant! I hadn’t thought of that one, but what a quick and convenient way to memorize. Saying it helps me remember, but sometimes in the hectic moments of the day, the powerful Words get lost in a sea of distraction. Having it recorded there on my phone would be a perfect solution. Thanks Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi Woods says

      January 25, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Oooo…glad to hear one resonated. 😀 Thanks for your helping w/this piece, my dear Girl of 12. Appreciate and love you much!

      Reply
  9. Brenda says

    January 25, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    I’m a memorization-writer. It helps me so much to write things I need to memorize. That’s what I’m doing for your Psalm that we’re memorizing. 🙂 I’m behind already, though. eek. I haven’t done the 2nd verse yet. — Hey, have you seen Denise Hughes’ “Word Writers” studies? I think I’m going to get one of those to do this year. — Thanks for sharing today, Kristi. Prayers of comfort and peace for y’all. xoxo

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 25, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      I”m with you on the writing, Brenda. Although I must admit that I still know the preamble to the constitution thanks to School House Rock on Saturday mornings. Several scriptures put to song still ring within as well. I’ve not heard of Word Writers studies. Sounds interesting! Thanks so much for your prayers. We’ll take ’em. xo

      Reply
  10. Linda Stoll says

    January 28, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks for all these options, Kristi! The writer in me wants to grab a journal and do just that. Memorizing after the age of 60 isn’t for the faint of heart.

    And it just makes me really thankful for all that KJV Scripture I memorized when a little girl.

    Praise God, it stays etched in heart and mind forever!

    ;-}

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 29, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Oh, those verses memorized in childhood are gems aren’t they, Linda? John 3:16 sits solidly within me thanks to a religious ed. teacher. During the day, she was allowed to come into our public school and teach about Jesus – during school hours. Those were the days…

      Reply
  11. Donna Reidland says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    So practical and doable! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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