I have a confession to make.  Because of my son's learning difficulties, and especially because the educational psychologist identified problems with short-term memory, I was afraid to try Scripture memory with my kids.

I knew they did it at church, but I also know that I did Scripture memory at church, in the church girls' club I belonged to, and in the Christian school I attended.  I memorized tons of Scripture in my childhood, and I'm so thankful for that solid foundation!

I was so afraid of stressing out my son, of making him feel badly about himself when his sister would memorize things faster than him, of failing.  But God, in His gentle way, has been nudging me about Scripture memory.  So, with much fear and trepidation, I began a couple of months ago...

Since my fearful, timid beginnings, and in a surprisingly short time, my beautiful son has memorized the names of all 66 books of the Bible (and their themes!!), Psalm 23, and the Lord's Prayer--joyfully.  There have been no painful comparisons between himself and his sister.  Nothing damaging to his self-confidence or self-esteem.  In fact, he delights in correcting his sister when she forgets which book comes next.  He enjoys taking turns reciting and picking up where she left off.  And he speaks out the Word of God with such confidence and assurance!

God is so good!  I know He must be laughing at me up in heaven, just like we laugh at a puppy who barks at his reflection in a mirror, or at a baby's funny antics as they grapple to come to an understanding of something of the world around them.  Oh, me of little faith!  I should have known that, when God wants His children to hide His Word in our hearts, that He will do all that is needed to help us to do just that!

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Posted by HeidiHomeschools

And good for your son!
Sounds like God is performing a mighty work in him!
Heidi

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