Memory

When my children were small we used to play the game 'Memory'. Back then there was only one or two versions of the game. Today you can find just about any character on the Memory box. Even though the characters change the game remains the same. You have to remember where the card is and match it up.

This past week I went to my First, First Place 4 Health meeting. During that meeting we were told about what to expect. One of the things we are expected to do is memorize scripture each week along with our bible study. I have always had trouble remembering scripture. I could tell you our schedule by heart(most days) but reciting scripture from heart feels like it's a whole different ball game.

Our leader went on to tell us the importance of memorizing scripture, the same stuff I had heard from all of my pastors. I know it's important, I know I lack in this area of my spiritual life. God has been working on me with this. Then our leader went on to say, "what if one day we weren't allowed to carry our bibles with us? Or even a bible application on our cell phones? What if one day our country turned from freedom of religion and we couldn't have those things?"

That was one of the biggest wake up moments for me. I take for granted that I have an app on my Blackberry to search for a Scripture or read the bible while I'm waiting for the kids. I also take for granted that I can carry my bible with me where ever I go. It had never occurred to me that there may be a day when we won't be able to do that.

I'm not a fortune teller. I'm not going to say that we are headed in the direction of taking away our freedom of religion........but what if it happens? What if one day we can't have those things we cherish to help grow our walk with the Lord? Are you prepared with scripture memorized? Would you be prepared with Scripture locked away in your memory?