I remember my walk to school each morning gave me the chance to memorise some Bible verses. When I took that time to turn over the Bible’s words in my mind, I often found them coming back to me later in the day, giving me comfort and help for whatever was going on.

Just before the Israelites were going to enter the Promised Land, Moses told them to hold on to God’s commands and ways (DEUT. 6:1-2). Wanting them to do well, he said they should turn these instructions over in their minds and talk about them with their children (VV.6-7). He even said to tie them to their wrists and “bind them to [their] foreheads” (V.8).

How might you spend time thinking over God’s words today? One idea is to write out a verse from the Bible, and every time you wash your hands or take a drink, read the words and take a moment to think about what they say. Or before you go to sleep, read a short passage from the Bible as the last thing you do. There are lots of ways of keeping the Bible fresh in our minds!

By: Amy Boucher Pye

To Pray About . . .

God, thank You for giving us the Bible, which gives us all the words we need to live well. Help us to always keep Your Word in our hearts and minds.