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Why would we not want to commit God's wonderful Word to memory, when quoting scriptures can defeat the devil and his demons in our daily lives?
The application of God's Sword can cause them to flee everyday. Jesus quoted The Word of God to Satan when he was harassed and challenged by that fallen angel and liar. During that attempt, the devil left Jesus alone, though temporarily, after three tries.
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If you would like to memorize the living and powerful Word of God, but have problems with your memory, ask the Lord to help you.
God will honor your request because you are sincere. Find a scripture reference book, brochure or website and look up a scripture that speaks to your situation. If you seek out scriptures that really mean something to you, it will be easier to remember them. Here is a place to start:
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Buy a couple of Bible reference books to help you identify helpful scriptures that speak to your life circumstances and your spirit. Here is a link to some at ThriftBooks:
Below are my favorite scriptures, the ones that give me power for living each day. Yes, I have memorized all of them and I continue to add new ones.
The wonderful thing about memorizing scriptures is that they do spring up and quote themselves at all of the most-needed and appropriate times.
The Word of God is alive! It is a sword in the battles of this life, and it endures forever!
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Bible Versions Abbreviations
KJV- King James Version
NKJV- New King James Version
GNT- Good News Translation
NIV- New International Version
ESV- English Standard Version
NIV- New International Version
ESV- English Standard Version
CSB- Christian Standard Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
(Matthew 6:33-34 ESV)
Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 21:21 (KJV)
And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.
Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)
I you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:20 (CSB)
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
(I John 1:7 NIV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
(Matthew 6:33-34 NKJV)
Jesus answered, "I assure you that if you believe and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I have done to this fig tree. And not only this, but you will even be able to say to this hill, "Get up and throw yourself in the sea,' and it will.
(Matthew 21:21 GNT)
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
(Matthew 21:22 KJV)
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Trust
in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy
paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV)
The Lord is good; he protects his people in times of trouble; he takes care of those who turn to him.
(Nahum 1:7 GNT)
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
(Isaiah 41:13 NIV)
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
(Romans 8:6 NKJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
(Proverbs 15:26 KJV)
I have come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.
(John 12:46 GNT)
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
(Colossians 3:2 ESV)
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
(Colossians 3:2 ESV)
