Romans 8:37-39 {Bible to Brain to Heart Scripture Memory Challenge}
There is something so peaceful and comforting about having God’s Word hidden in my heart which is the main reason that I focus on choosing one passage of Scripture each month to focus and meditate on as well to memorize. God’s Word is the strongest weapon we have to fight off Satan’s attacks of doubt, fear, anxiety and a whole host of other negative attacks.
Today I’m pleased to announce the passage of Scripture that I (and hopefully you too!) will be focusing on this month. This month’s Bible to Brain to Heart memory verse is going to be Romans 8:37-39, ESV version.
I love how this verse reminds us that we can conqueror just about anything when we place our hope and faith in Christ. God’s love is not withheld from us based on our works or merits and nothing is able to separate us from His love. I don’t know about you but this makes me all sort of excited!
To help me memorize it I created a pretty printable to carry with me and place in a prominent location where I will be able to see it often. Last fall when I was working on studying Ephesian 1, I was introduced to the concept of using the first letter of each word as a memory prompt and aid, so I also created an Romans 8:37-39 first letters card.
In the download below you will have 2 memory verse cards plus 2 first letters card.
{To download your memory cards and first letters card, click here}
The Bible to Brain to Heart scripture memory challenge is more than just memorizing scripture but also to reflect on it’s meaning and what God is saying through His words. So here is my plan for taking my memory verse from Bible to Brain to Heart using the S.O.A.P method:
- Scripture: I’ll spend the next few weeks reviewing the entire book of Romans, especially chapter 8.
- Observations: Using my journal I’ll record any observations, a summary, or what God is speaking through me while reading
- Application: How does this scripture apply to my life?
- Prayer: Again using my journal I’ll record my prayers. Prayers for God to reveal His message to me through this scripture. Prayers for an understanding
Please don’t feel that in order for you to memorize Romans 8:37-39 with me this month that you have to do the same thing that I am doing. I’m simply sharing my plan to help make God’s word more meaningful to me in my life.
So are you joining in with me this month on the first Bible to Brain to Heart Challenge? Please let me know!
If you don’t already have a memory verse challenge that you are participating in, I’d love for you to join in with me on memorizing Philippians 4:5-7 this month. If you are joining in, I’d love for you to share with others on Facebook, tweeting about the challenge on Twitter using the hashtag #BibleBrainHeart or pinning the graphic above on Pinterest.
I’m in!! Last month proved a little trying and I was overwhelmed with activities and such! I’m making it a goal to put this to memory!!
I, too, love this verse. I also completely agree that we need to do more than just memorize Scripture verses. We need to meditate on the words, pray about them, read like verses, and find other ways to actually live them out. I’m in! Thanks so much for leading us in this way.