This is the scripture we are memorizing this month. It is long, it is complicated, and the wording is rather tricky. But I printed cards out for our family to help us memorize (because just having it hanging on the fridge wasn't enough) it, and last Saturday as I sat at the computer loading many photos from our Cushy Camping trip onto my blog I quizzed myself over and over and memorized this verse section by section.
Within 20 minutes I had it memorized and felt empowered and full of the Spirit from doing so. The truthfulness of this verse really hit me and made me so thankful that I have built my foundation on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
It was my turn to conduct primary the next day, and part of that process is reviewing the scripture mastery verse of the month (hence the need for me to have it memorized already). As I talked to the primary kids about what it means to build our foundation on Christ so that the devil will have no power over us, I felt the Spirit testify of its truthfulness. It was a powerful moment for me, because that is not something that usually happens. I have memorized and talked about all the other scripture mastery verses we've learned so far this year, and though they are all wonderful, this one has impacted me more than any of the other ones.
Perhaps it's because of how specific the verse is about the storms the devil shall (not if) send forth onto each of us. How fabulous is it to know that he will have no power over us because of our sure foundation? It makes me feel brave and strong and like I want to teach my children as much as I possibly can so that they are prepared and built on that foundation as well.
I'm telling you, there is something super powerful about memorizing scriptures. It makes me wish we'd been doing it as part of our Family Home Evenings long before now.
**Thoughts??**
Comment Window Tidbit: Another bonus to memorizing these scriptures is that it makes me wonder what other things I can do. This has turned out to be so much easier than I thought it would be, what if there are lots of other things like that too?!
11 comments:
You've sold me!
Can I copy this straight from your blog-- the scripture card I mean?
Of course!
That verse really struck me in family scripture a short while ago. I choked on my tears at that "shall". I actually started to memorize it, but I didn't stick with it. You inspired me to try again.
You've sold me too. Great idea. My kids memorize long poems for school so there is no reason they can't memorize scriptures.
Great post. I love those moments when the Spirit strongly testifies of something, and I wonder why they always seem to surprise me so much. You make me want to memorize scriptures. I have some cds of the seminary scripture masteries set to pop music (not put out by the church) that are actually really good. I learned all the New Testament ones when I was teaching but I need to break out the Book of Mormon ones--Helaman 5:12 is one of them.
That is such a powerful scripture. I haven't memorized scriptures since Seminary, maybe I need to re-think that!
I love how much you love your calling!
This was a great scripture and a fantastic idea for fhe today! Thanks!
I love the ability and the power behind memorizing scriptures. I love how we can find such strength in them.
Thanks for sharing!
I read this on a bad day- I just feel envious of your experience and overwhelmed by getting our family back on track.
I am happy for you though and that you could share this experience with the Primary children.
Here. Here. I agree wholeheartedly with you Jill. Likewise, this scripture has gotten me through some perilous times.
I cannot echo your words loudly enough that memorizing the scriptures bring a great power into your life. I'm so glad for what you have gained.
Your Sunday posts inspire me and I love how you encourage your children this way. Kim will be teaching children's Sunday School this fall (not sure what age yet) and I think our whole family will benefit.
but what does that mean? like, really mean? in modern times, in everyday life. for the nuisances and stresses of now. so i won't be dragged down into a gulf of misery and wo, but where does that leave me? now that i'm safe, what do i do from here? helaman, what would you do?
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