In our Hearts

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.

Whatever he does prospers."

Psalm 1:3

The whole family was involved with Vacation Bible School last week and it was such a busy week that i really didn't get the chance to share the progress Rachel and i made in memorizing Psalm 1.

Well, we did it! All of Psalm 1 is hidden in both of our hearts.

I am thinking about buying Rachel a journal to write our Scriptures in. I have one of my own and it helps me to memorize so we will see how it works for her.

Another thing that helps me when memorizing Scripture is visualization. For example, in Psalm 1, verse 3 really stands out in my mind. I can just see the tree and the streams of flowing water. I have done a rough sketch on paper to get the picture i want to eventually paint. For my post today i tried to find a photograph in my own collection to use in illustrating the verse but i could find nothing. This gives me a sense of urgency in making a painting the picture in my head. I hope to have something soon to share here.

So what is next for Rachel and me? It looks like we are staying in the book of Psalms. This time it will be Psalm 23, another passage that is rich with imagery!

Please keep in touch and join us as we hide God's Word in our hearts!

Rachel's Request

Rachel asked me tonight if i would memorize Psalm 1 with her. She has been working at memorization for quite some time now but this is the first time she has tried to memorize a whole chapter.
I have memorized Scripture in the past but have not been as comitted as i would like to be or as i know i should be. I have been praying that God would help me get motivated once again. Rachel's request is, to me, an answer to prayer.
Together Rachel and i will read and review, share and encourage as we hide God's Word in our hearts. We will hold each other accountable. The memories we make together will be priceless and i hope it is something we will continue to do in the years to come. I am also very interested in the various methods we employ to maximize the learning experience. Perhaps i will even share those methods here to help others wanting to memorize Scripture!
In closing tonight i would like to share Psalm 1. It always helps me to write it (or type it) as i visualize it.

Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on His law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.

Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement,
nor sinners in th assembly of the righteous.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the wicked will perish.

Anyone who cares to join Rachel and me feel free to jump right in with us! And if you have any ideas to share that help you memorize Scripture we would love to hear from you.