Trying to memorize verses is so difficult. But I have decided it is the same thing as a physical workout session. At first, you want to die. And then you do die a little.
But then! You start to get the hang of it and your muscles actually don't hate you anymore. They start to enjoy the burn and you get to enjoy the benefits of being physically in better shape.
The same is true about memorizing scripture. At first, you want to die. You feel completely ridiculous, chanting the same little words over and over again....mixing them up with other (sometimes inappropriate) words, sometimes throwing off the context just by being confused. But then! You get it, and memorizing four just builds to memorizing fifteen. It's kinda fabulous.
I haven't memorized a chunk of scripture since high school. A verse here and there, sure, but now working on a whole chapter (my go-to chapter, Colossians 3) has really made me see how wonderfully and amazingly we were created as beings.
Human beings...huh. I wonder why we are not called Human Doings. Seems to me that we do more than we be. Maybe we should be more...?
Anyway...working the brain is a lot like working the bicep. And I have to say, I love flexing my muscles in the mirror and knowing that I am able.
But what happens with my healthy decision after the workout? Does it affect how I eat? sleep? drink water? Do I make overall health conscious decisions or do I work out only to go hit up my favorite junk food from the kitchen? Or worse yet, a fast food restaurant (deceitfully delicious)?
Do I memorize the scripture and then look at it as mere words?
Or does it sink into my heart and soul and stay with me through the day?
I guess that's what prayer is for...please Lord, help me not to go to McDonalds with Your Word.
