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Hide It In Your Heart

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Lately, I’ve been pulling out Scriptures I memorized years ago. They serve as reminders, calm my stress, guide my prayers, and strengthen me in countless situations.

God’s Word stored in my heart is never out of reach.

We are encouraged to commit Scripture to memory for lifelong use (Psalm 119:11; Colossians 3:16).

Zechariah 4:6 reminds me that my own strength and power are nothing compared to the Spirit of the LORD.

Luke 6:45 keeps me aware that my thoughts influence my words and actions.

Proverbs 3:5-7 helps when my trust in people is low, and I’m stressing about what is happening around me. He is the One I can trust in every situation. Verse 7 adds another important reminder: “Do not be wise in your own eyes.” Sometimes I need to remember that I’m not nearly as wise as I may try to portray. My understanding is limited, but God’s wisdom never is. The older I get, the more I realize that true wisdom is not found in what I know, but in knowing I need Him. Without His guidance, I can easily miss the path He wants me to take.

Jeremiah 29:11-12 is another favorite. Many people, including me, love the promise found in verse 11. Yet verse 12 is equally powerful: when I come to Him and pray, HE WILL HEAR ME. What a promise! That reminder becomes especially meaningful when I feel that others are not listening.

The importance of memorizing Scripture appears early in the history of God’s people. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 instructs believers to keep God’s Word in their hearts, close to their bodies, part of their conversations, and visible in their homes. The message is clear: God’s Word should be woven into every moment of everyday life.

There is great comfort in having God’s Word so close that all I need to do is think about it. Long after my Bible is closed, His truth remains with me, ready to guide, encourage, correct, and remind me that I am never alone.

Keep It In Mind!

Do you have Bible verses firmly planted in your mind? What was the last Bible verse you memorized?

I really hope you have an arsenal of memorized Bible verses ready to use every time you need them. There are 31,102 to choose from. Every one of them was breathed by God onto the pages of His Word to be used by us in every situation, circumstance, and aspect of our lives.

Why should we have God’s Word ready in our minds at any moment? David says it very simply in Psalm 119:11 — “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Yes, David sinned (see 2nd Samuel 11 through the end of his life) but if he hadn’t known God’s word, and hidden it in his mind (heart), he wouldn’t have known it was a sin to do some of the things he did. He also knew he had to ask God’s forgiveness.

These simple words, written and prayed by David, and passed on to us show perfect repentance. David penned them when he was made aware of his sin.

Which of the 31,102 verses will you choose to keep in your mind?

Abba, Father, help us know and use Your word in every activity and event in our lives. Show us what You want to have firmly planted in our memories.