How Memorizing Scripture Helped Me to Not Write a Scathing Letter
Halfway through the year I turned 50, I committed to memorizing scripture.
I started with Ephesians 6:13,
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then,
with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Then I memorized Philippians 4:6–7,
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The third scripture verse I memorized was Philippians 4:8. I purposely chose this last verse to…
