The
law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right,giving
joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the
eyes. Psalm 19:7-8 NIV
Two key spiritual practices are memorizing
Scripture and meditating on Scripture.
We often underestimate the power of Scripture and the life that comes to
us through the words of Scripture, but these two practices help us experience
that life and power. When we memorize
Scripture a seed of life is planted in our heart. When we meditate on Scripture, it’s like
feeding and watering that seed. As that
seed grows it produces life and wisdom in us.
This week, write out the above verses on an
index card or a piece of paper. Seek to
memorize them by repeating them to yourself phrase by phrase. Even if you can’t memorize it completely, you
will be meditating on it and it will increase your appetite for God’s truth in
Scripture. You might also want to write
down the benefits of Scripture listed in these verses in a journal or in the
margin of your Bible.
* WARNING:
Be careful not to treat these practices, or any other spiritual
practices, as required activities you must do for God to accept you. If you fall into this thinking you will
become discouraged, not encouraged. God
fully accepts us because of Christ’s work on the cross. Spiritual practices are simply pathways to
draw closer to God and strengthen our trust in him. That’s what these SPAs are all about.
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