Remember?

WHEN I REMEMBER… Do you memorize Scripture regularly?
How well would you rate your memory out of 10?  I have at times (OK, often) had to apologize because I had forgotten to do something that I was asked to do.  You may know the feeling; panic....flurry ....too late... “Sorry, I forgot”.  I am constantly trying to improve my retention levels, however, I still find myself asking Tessa, as we drive out of our driveway, “Where are we going again?”
For as long as I can remember I have been learning memory verses and doctrinal texts.  It sure can be hard work; especially for my old brain.  I find myself forgetting texts and then re-discovering them again; only to have them disappear on me when I am trying to recall them.  Like most things, remembering Bible texts takes consistent effort.  Text memorization is a life skill: it never ends.  My old brain needs to keep learning.
God has created us with an amazing brain.  Studies vary greatly in their conclusions on the capacity of the human brain.  Most, however, agree that compared to computers, the brain has far superior ways of learning.  Recent studies of how the brain works has led to the development of an approach to teaching called ‘brain-based’ learning.  This approach takes advantage of the way our brains naturally learn.  By understanding how our brains learn we can enhance our ability to process, retain and make use of the information we receive.
Learning a text, remembering it for more than two days and then using it in my life is a great spiritual life skill.  It is one of the most thrilling experiences we can have.  Imagine, just like Jesus, you are tempted (or in any situation) and ‘pow!’ ancient words, holy words, power words, event-changing words, heart influencing words, life transforming words just burst out of your heart.
Do you memorize Scripture regularly?  Let’s start a revival - learn a new text today.
“When I remember that He died for me; rose again; ..coming back - I’ll never go back anymore.”