Hiding His Word...

God's Word in Our Hearts...

I remember when I was in college and a woman challenged me to memorize God's word, to "hide it in my heart." You would have thought that I would have been inspired, and motivated to do so. Instead, I resisted the thought and countered her by saying, "But that's brainwashing." She agreed. It was brain washing and it was exactly what my brain needed. And, it is still what my brain needs each and every day!

Over the years, I have thought of the truth of God's word where He says,

"My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9

Sometimes, His way and His word feel exactly the opposite to the way we are feeling. He wants our brains to be brainwashed by His word. If they are not filled with His word, then they are brainwashed by the world's words and ways. I don't know about you but I'm not finding a lot of encouragement in today's world lately. I would much rather be encouraged by the truth of God's word hidden in my heart and in my mind, and to view the world from His perspective.

I love the two verses 10 and 11 that follow the above passage:

"For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater. So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

I love that God's word never returns void, and always accomplishes His purposes.

Right now, I am blessed to be a part of a small group of women who are holding each other accountable to memorize the first chapter in the book of James. Without these women, I would not be as diligent to memorize the verses. We each say the verses as a group and then sometimes say it by ourselves. I am challenged. I am encouraged by one gal who takes her index card ring with her on walks so that she can purposely hide His word in her heart.

Will you join with us and hide His word in your heart? Choose one verse that perhaps helps you with a struggle you are having. Every time you are tempted to be discouraged or to give up, try saying this verse over in your mind. God will meet you where you are at, and He will replace your thoughts with His precious word and promises.

Dear Lord,

Thank you for providing us with your word and your truth. Thank you that you give us weapons in your word to fight the fiery darts of the enemy. Help us to do the hard work of putting your word into our hearts and into our minds. Thank you for being faithful for calling it to mind in the battle.

Scout-a-Rama Booklets

Just a tip for you when you enter the Ralph's grocery store this weekend. Most likely, there will be Cub Scouts selling Scout-a-Rama booklets for $10. It's an amazing bargain. You can save $10 off of a $75 shopping trip...plus lots of additional free items. On my recent bill, I spent $74 and the receipt said that I had saved $67 (kind of reminds me of old times with double coupons!)

Now go and enjoy every moment!

Kim