Memorize (v) - to learn by heart

 For a while now we have memorized a Bible verse each week (for  my own memories sake I am going to start posting them). We started in January with some basic concepts....  1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (love passage), Ephesians 4:32, and this week Romans 3:23. It has been neat to see how quickly Avery and Elly both have memorized the Bible verses and how they are learning to apply them (Previous post)...... though some days they are quick to forget! But so am I.  

At first I was intimidated to have the kids memorize scripture. I am always fearful of "quoting scripture at them". But God has promised His words to "fulfill what they are meant to accomplish" Isaiah 55:11. So as I use His words to encourage my children (not tear them down),  the greatest accomplishment I could make is for them to know how much Jesus loves them and let that influence the choices that they make. And while they will still fight, be selfish and mean spirited, I pray that they will have more reasons to be kind, loving, and compassionate. 

A little good morning TV time while I cooked breakfast. They love that dog and each other... most of the time!