Psalm 119:11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Thought I’d share something I’ve often considered regarding Psalm 119 verse 11:

I used to say that if I would get a tattoo I would get this verse done on my chest over my heart. But then I realised that would be ironicly wrong, as the point of the verse is to hide it IN your heart.

Memorisation is a good start here, but memorisation isn’t deep enough. Scripture needs to become embedded in who we are, not like butter spread on bread but instead mixed well into the batter (mixing metaphors there). It’s not just a word association we bring out when our memories are prompted but instead an action and attitude that lives out the truth of those verses.

When you memorise Scripture, think of ways you can live that Scripture. Build the correct thoughts (Romans 12:2) words (Ephesians 4:29), and deeds (James 2:26) as a pattern for your life. Do so in gratitude to the God who has saved you.

How often I forget what he has done for me! Yet his mercy is greater than my sin.

God bless!