If we could truly understand how extremely valuable Wordkeeping
is, we would find many precious opportunities to fit it into our busy lives. The atmosphere of the home sets the tone.
If we have control over the TV, we should strive to keep its influence to a
bare minimum. That means that we won’t have it blaring for hours at a time.
Instead, how about some uplifting music. There are many CDs available that have
the words of Scripture set to music. How marvelous it would be to learn these
songs, and imprint Scriptures in your mind.
God has
entrusted parents with the responsibility for teaching the Word to their
children. Duet. 6:6-7 says, “And these words, which I command thee this day,
shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy
children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when
thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” In
other words, teach them to Wordkeep all day long!
How do we do that? First, by our own example. And secondly, by
Wordkeeping with them. In the morning and evening, special times should be set
aside to gather the family together to study and memorize God’s Word.
Children’s memories are at their prime, so why not fill them with the most
valuable treasures available on earth. They will either be memorizing the
sayings of their cartoon characters, or the Words of Scripture, whatever is
placed before them.
Every week God’s children come together to worship Him. The Word should always be
central in our worship services. Bible studies, where all have an opportunity
to participate, encourage and strengthen all of us. We should seek out
opportunities to study the Word of God and pray with other Christians on a regular
basis.
If you are filling your time with the Word, you will find there
are things you used to do that you simply don’t have time for any more. How
about some of these: gossiping, indulging in silly activities, foolish joking
and story telling, partying, carousing, flirting, worldly entertainment,
viewing sports, video games, and many other things that consume hours of
valuable time. Much of this time is worse than wasted. It actually kills our
desire for God and His Word.
What a light a Wordkeeping family will be to their neighborhood,
and to their community. When God lights up your life, others will see it. Your
conversation will be uplifting and inspiring. Profane language will disappear.
Your temperament will be sweeter. Your integrity and work ethic will improve.
And the children of such a family will grow up to truly love the Lord with all
their hearts, and dedicate their lives in service to Him. What a wonderful
heritage God has given us to pass on to our children!
Besides our morning quiet time, where we dedicate our lives to God
for that day, we can find special moments here and there to delight in His
Word. Improve every opportunity to memorize. Repeat scripture as you work,
walk, relax, go to sleep.
Every morning when you wake up, remind yourself of your commitment
to be a Wordkeeper. Let your first thoughts be thoughts of God. Spend time
eating spiritual food before you eat your physical food. As you take your
shower, wash your mind with the Word. As you exercise your body, exercise your
mind by reviewing scripture. As you travel, be sure you are traveling on the
narrow path with Jesus. Many times during the day, redeem the time, gather up
the spare minutes, and recite scripture. If you choose to do this, you will be
amazed at home much time you have to meditate on the Word.
It is absolutely thrilling to wake up in the night, and realize
that your mind is reciting the scriptures in your sleep. I’ve had that happen
to me numerous times. What a shield the scriptures are from idle, evil
thoughts. Praise God for His Word!
Here are your ten texts for today.
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Joh
15:12 |
Timc, Tyloa, aIhly. |
John
15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. |
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Joh
17:3 |
Atile, ttmkt, totG, aJCwths. |
John
17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. |
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Joh
17:17 |
Stttt, twit. |
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth:
thy word is truth. |
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Act
3:19 |
Ryt, abc, tysmbbo, wttorscftpotL; |
Acts
3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted
out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; |
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Act
4:12 |
Nitsiao: ftinonuhgam, wwmbs. |
Acts
4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. |
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Rom
3:23 |
Fahs, acsotgoG; |
Romans
3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; |
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Rom
5:1 |
Tbjbf, whpwGtoLJC. |
Romans
5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ: |
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Rom
5:8 |
BGchltu, it, wwwys, Cdfu. |
Romans
5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us. |
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Rom
6:23 |
Ftwosid; btgoGieltJCoL. |
Romans
6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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Rom
8:28 |
AwktatwtfgtttlG, ttwatcatHp. |
Romans
8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love
God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. |
In His Love,
Linda Kirk
(805) 239-1120