MEMORY VERSE DESCRIPTION
A new scripture is assigned every week to learn and memorize. The easiest way to memorize the verse is to write it out each morning in the morning Journal. The reason for this is to retrain the mind into thinking positive thoughts instead of negative ones. The words from the Bible are containers of power. When these words of encouragement, or truth, are spoken it refocuses the mind in moments of weakness, fear or sadness.
Phase 1
Psalms 4:8
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” ESV
Psalms 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.” ESV
Joel 2:13
“Tear your hearts, not just your clothes,
and return to the Lord your God.For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and he relents from sending disaster.” CSB
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” CSB
Mark 1:15
“and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God s at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” NKJV
John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” ESV
John 14:27
“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” ESV
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ESV
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” CSB
Revelations 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” NKJV
Phase 2
John 3:16-17
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” ESV
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” ESV
Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ESV
Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” NKJV
Psalms 103:2-3
“Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases.” ESV
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.” NKJV
Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly,
To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” NKJV
John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” NKJV
Acts 4:12
“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” ESV
Romans 5:1
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ESV
Phase 3
Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ESV
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” CSB
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ESV
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” ESV
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your wats acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths:” NKJV
Philippians 4:6-7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” NKJV
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” NKJV
1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” ESV
Psalms 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” ESV
Galatians 6:7
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” ESV
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Phase 4
1 Peter 2:11
“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” ESV
Isaiah 53:6
Like sheep we had all wandered away,
each going its own way,
but the Lord let fall on him all our crimes.” CEB
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” NKJV
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” NKJV
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ESV
Luke 6:35
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. “ESV
Romans 5:12
“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—” NKJV
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” NKJV
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” NKJV
James 1:12
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” NKJV