Years ago, I memorized Psalm 91 when my mother-in-law was sick. It was her favorite Psalm. After I memorized it, I recited it for her and she loved it. Not only because it was special to her, but  because I now had it in my brain. Do I still remember it word for word? No, but it would be fairly easy to do it again since it’s still there, and I instantly recognize when someone shares any part of that Psalm. I also learned Psalm 1. 

 It always makes me sad that we can quote verbatim  whole sections from a movie, or entire songs when these have no eternal value. I’m guilty myself. But wouldn’t it be better to know scripture in the same way? 

For me, writing something helps. Remember writing your spelling words three times each?  You may prefer verbally repeating, flash cards, or any other way to memorize scripture.  Find what works for you. I just want to encourage you to memorize a  passage or chapter in October. Let’s try for Psalm 91. It’s a large portion, but I think we can do it! Or choose any passage that you really love. 

Have fun, and add something worthy of your time and effort to your life.  Something that will matter for eternity.  I promise, you’ll feel wonderful when you do. You might just be surprised at how often those verses will come to your mind.