memorization.

memories are a beautiful thing aren't they?

they are so helpful in those times you want to look back on life.

to remember the special moments with special people.

to see where you've been.

and where you've come.

our memories can hold so much information.

yet, they can't hold everything.

there are two different sections we have for our memory.

some things are placed in our short term section to remember just for a moment.

while others are place in the long term section to last hopefully a lifetime.

i am getting back into the habit of memorizing scripture.

this is helpful in times of hurt.

times of encouragement.

times of sadness and grieving.

times of praise.

any time of need. it's good.

a sweet sweet bloggie friend put out an email asking if anyone would want to join in on memorizing scripture.
i of course was all about that!
if you're interested, [here] is her blog and i'm sure she would love to have you join just as much as i would!
there is a new verse every week.
the verse we've been working on memorizing this last week is

philippians 4:8

'finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.'

true: being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false

honorable: in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright

just: guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness

pure: free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter

lovely: charmingly or exquisitely beautiful

commendable: worthy of praise

this verse has been doing amazing things in me.

i wrote it down on a piece of paper and set it up underneath one of my computer monitors at work. every time i look at my computer i see it.

it's there to help me remember.

it's helped me to think positive thoughts throughout my day.

it's helped me to be kind with the words i speak.

it's helped me to look up when i'm struggling.

it's helped me from gossiping.

it's helped me from captivating negative thoughts and lies the enemy tries to feed me.

the bottom line.

it's helped me.

this is what memorizing scripture does! it's so helpful!

it's not something i will ever look back on life and think..

man i wish i didn't fill my mind with so much scripture.

there are many things you can choose to fill your memory with.

is scripture one of them?