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b'When you think about memorizing Scripture, what\\u2019s the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe you think about an elementary Sunday school class where you memorized a verse for a piece of candy. Perhaps you\\u2019ve never tried to memorize a Bible verse.\\nScripture memory is a powerful tool for better understanding the Bible, speaking truth into other people\\u2019s lives, and fighting the enemy\\u2019s attacks. When we\\u2019re filled with truth, it will overflow out of us. There\\u2019s something amazing about having Bible verses memorized. In my personal experience, there have been numerous times when someone I know needed to be encouraged with truth, and I was able to speak Scripture over them because it was already in my head. And when I\\u2019m feeling worried or attacked by the devil, I remember passages I\\u2019ve memorized, and I speak them aloud or rehearse them mentally over my own heart and soul. God\\u2019s active Word is a weapon we can use to bring radical revival to ourselves and those around us. How do you become diligent in this spiritual discipline? It looks different for everyone, but here are some tips that have helped me:\\nFirst, start with one verse. Once you\\u2019re confident saying that verse from memory, start the second verse. I memorize one verse per day, so every day I review what I have already memorized and add a new verse. Don\\u2019t worry if you need more than one day for each verse.\\nSecond, don\\u2019t be legalistic about it. The point of memorizing God\\u2019s Word isn\\u2019t to check off a box. The goal here is to understand what you\\u2019re memorizing and fill up your quiver of arrows that will overcome the devil\\u2019s attacks.\\nMy prayer for you is that storing up truth in your heart will lead to growth and action, both in your life and in the lives of those around you. \\u2022 Chelsea Leigh\\n\\u2022 Why is memorizing Scripture powerful? \\n\\u2022 How can you start memorizing the Word today? Who could you share it with? \\n\\u2022 Do you know someone who might like to memorize Scripture together? \\nFor the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nProverbs 27:23\\u201324; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Matthew 25:23; 1 Peter 5:2-6'