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Memorizing Colossians Together in 2012

by Marci Ferrell
Colossians Scripture Memory

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God’s Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions.  One of the most effective ways of influencing our minds is through memorizing Scripture.  David said, “I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11)

~Jerry Bridges~
 

Please consider joining our women’s group at church in memorizing together the book of Colossians.  We are thankful to have resources on hand of those that have already paved the way in taking a year to memorize this book.  I have tried to memorize this book on my own over the past year and failed – I am very thankful to have the accountability around me and encouragement to press on.

I would love any of my readers who would like to take the challenge to memorize Colossians with us – just two verses a week over the next year – please leave a comment if you will be joining us.  We would like to be an encouragement to you in this very important spiritual discipline.

Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience has put together two great posts on memorizing Colossians.  The longer post is here and the summary post is here.  Please utilize the wonderful resources she has put together to help you to “hide God’s Word in your heart”.  What better way to grow in our walks as believers and more into His likeness than by spending our days meditating on His Word.

Links to Help in Memorizing Colossians

Colossians Yearly Schedule and reasons why we should memorize His Word
ESV Verse Card Maker – great for your purse or pocket
Scripture Typer – Bible Verse Memory App for your Smartphone, Tablet or Computer
Why Memorize Scripture? – Article by John Piper
An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture by Andrew Davis
Colossians in a Year by Ann Voskamp – great tips here so take the time to read this post
Overview of January’s Memorization Schedule
 
January 1
Colossians 1:1-2
January 8
Colossians 1:3-4 / Review Colossians 1:1-2
January 15
Colossians 1:5-6 / Review Colossians 1:1-4
January 22
 Colossians 1:7-8 / Review Colossians 1:1-6
January 29
 Colossians 1:9-10 / Review Colossians 1:1-8
 
 
Reasons to Memorize God’s Word
 
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
~Psalm 119:11~
 
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edges sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart
~Hebrews 4:12~
 
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
~Romans 15:4~
 
Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
~Psalm 119:35
 
 
Gather the riches of God’s promises. Nobody can take away from you those texts from the Bible which you have learned by heart.

~Corrie ten Boom~

 
 
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Related posts:

  1. EP 54: Meditating on God’s Word & Scripture Memory (Spiritual Discipline Series)
  2. My Morning Time With The Lord
  3. 5 Benefits We Have in Christ – {Colossians 1:12-14}
  4. Spiritual Priorities for the New Year: 2014


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  1. Pamela says

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    What an exciting post! I’m going to try and do it with you, too. One bit of advice — memorize while you are young. It takes a good 4 times longer to memorize at 50 than it did when I was younger. I’m thankful for all the Scripture I have “hidden in my heart.”

  2. Marci says

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    So glad you’re joining us Lisa 🙂 – I’ll put reminders up for the next months verses at the end of every month.

  3. Lisa says

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    I am going to memorize right along with you. I’m excited to join the challenge!

  4. Marci says

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    Michelle – I am so thankful you and possibly your daughter will join us. I would love to link up to your post. Thank you 🙂

  5. Michelle @ Liturgical Time says

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    Thank you for this! I am going to do this, and will encourage my daughter to do the same. Thanks for the links to resources!
    Would you consider linking this post to my Link-up this week? I think it is a marvelous way to start the new year!

    http://liturgicaltime.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-new-year-link-up.html

    Peace of Christ,
    ~Michelle

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We become discerning people by not just knowing what to think but how to think. Being spiritually discerning is an ability to see the world the way God does. This comes about as we grow and mature spiritually into the likeness of Christ. It is about seeing “All That's Good.”⁣
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As I’m sharing this episode, I’m finding mysel As I’m sharing this episode, I’m finding myself in a waiting room on the Lord, and it’s been a long one, and I don’t see an end near.  It has reminded me that when I gave myself to Him, I gave up my “right” to be in charge. The reality is we never were in charge anyway; we just came to that understanding when the Lord opened our eyes to His sovereign control over our lives.⁣
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Even though it is a truth I know or we know, how many times do we want to think that somehow we can effect change in our life situations?⁣
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Waiting is hard because there is no guarantee that my waiting will end in this lifetime. One thing I have learned – my waiting has deepened my trust in the Lord and has helped me to develop patience, perseverance, and endurance.⁣
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