Posted in Spiritual Applications

 

In my previous post, I shared how I have been challenged to know more of God's Word.

Here I would like to share what has helped me in the past

and what I will be doing again.

 

I have had the privilege of hearing Ron Hood speak

a handful of times during the past 5 years.

The Lord has used him in my own life to allow the Holy Spirit

to convict, challenge, and encourage me...

especially in the area of Scripture memorization

(oh, and healthy eating, but that's a whole other story  ).

 

For my Scripture memorization, I have enjoyed using Ron Hood's resources.

His approach to memorizing Scripture has worked great for me.

I would recommend his book "How to Sucessfully Memorize & Review Scripture".

Also his Scripture Memory Cards have proved very helpful,

especially since I can easily carry them around with me

and, therefore, make excellent use of my time.

 

"I have only just a minute,

Just sixty seconds in it;

Forced upon me - can't refuse it.

Didn't seek it, didn't choose it,

I must suffer if I lose it,

Give account if I abuse it.

Just a tiny little minute,

But eternity is in it."

 

 

Without try to sound like a commercial,

His resources are very inexpensive (book is $4.00; cards are $2.00)

and well worth checking out.

 

I wanted to share some reasons and hinderances

he listed in his book of why people do not memorize Scripture:

 

1. Not saved

2. Backslidden

3. Laziness (ouch!)

4. Rebellion

5. Lack of Know-How

6. Procrastination (a.k.a. "I'll start at this time or at that time"...) (ouch again)

7. Lack of Purpose of Goal (no reason to or no motivation to)

 

"Onward and upward your course plan today.

Seeking new heights as you walk Jesus' way.

Heed not past failures, but strive for the prize.

Aiming for goals fit for His holy eyes."

 

(taken from "How to Successfully Memorize & Review Scripture")

 

 

The book goes into greater detail of these reasons

and discusses the reasons why we should memorize Scripture.

 

If you aren't memorizing Scripture or need ideas of how to begin,

check out Spiritual Success Institute's Resources.

 

Oh! They also have some freebies on their website.

 

 

 

"Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck." ~ Proverbs 6:21