This year I've taken on an improbable task. I am the games director for the Awana program at our church. Basically, my job is to make sure the kids are able to expel some energy and give the other leaders a break so they don't beat anyone's children.
For those of you who grew up in church, Awana may or may not bring back good memories. If you didn't grow up in church, this is basically a program that helps kids memorize scripture and rewards them with candy. Yeah, we're bribing them, nothing works better.
It's been fun to watch my kids learn their verses and caused me to think, "Wow, I know very few of these".
Just a few weeks ago, a friend of mine challenged me to memorize 2nd Peter chapter 1. It's 21 verses long and I have about 15 verses commited to memory so far. This process has led me to make this a part of my spiritual discipline. I have an accountability system already set up because I don't want my five and six year old kids to know more scripture than I do.
If this is something you've never thought about or as you think about it you're like me and feel guilty because its not a part of your life. Here are a few articles to encourage you.
This is from Jason Hayes about his desire to incorporate scripture memory into his life. Jason is the Young Adult Ministry Specialist at Lifeway Christian Resources.
Of course the Navigators have great resources for this.
Then, here are just some practical tips.
Scott, great to hear about your work with AWANA and your pursuit of memorizing 2 PETER 1. That is a great chapter. My favorite Scripture memory website that might help you is www.memverse.com We would love for you to join us there.
ReplyDeleteIn Christ, Phil Walker philjohn1558@yahoo.com