The 52 Challenge

Memorize 52 verses this year, one verse each week.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” Psalm 119:11

I believe that hiding God’s Word in our hearts involves not only memorizing Scripture, but also remembering that which we have memorized. Each week of this challenge, the participants are to memorize one new verse and review the verses that they have previously learned this year.

Joining the Challenge:
There are absolutely no requirements for joining except that you are earnest in your commitment to memorize 52 verses.

The challenge officially begins on January 1, 2012, though you may begin this memory challenge any time of the year – so even if you missed the first few weeks of 2012, do not give up. Start where you are and memorize one verse each week until you have 52 in store.

To Help You:
You might like to do one or more of the following to help you stay faithful in memorizing 52 verses {Note: These are not requirements for you to participate in the challenge; they are just suggestions to help you reach your goal in 52 weeks}:


~Comment on our weekly posts, including your verse by memory
~Post your weekly verse on your blog
~Keep a journal, writing down your memorized verses each week
~Ask a sibling, parent, or friend to help you stay accountable with memorizing one verse each week

Who is up for a challenge? Take your Sword and let us begin our journey!

10 comments:

Shannon said...

What a wonderful challenge, one that encourages us to spur each other on our journey of this narrow path, and to train us to hide His beautiful Word in our heart. I would love to join your challenge!

In Christ,
~Shannon~

Serenity said...

Thank you for the comment on my blog. :) It's an awesome idea but I think I'll have to pass it up unfortunately, Sorry.. :'(

Serenity

J said...

Looking forward to time memorizing the Lord's words.

Jennifer said...

I really like this idea, and I am going to try it!

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Nancy said...

I found this a few weeks late but am excited about participating! Thanks for the encouragement!

Jemma said...

My verse is Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me"

Jemma said...

My verse this week is Psalm 51:11
"Cast not from me your Holy Spirit or take your presence from me"

Jemma said...

My verse this week is Psalm 51:12
"Restore to me the joy of salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me

Jemma Gillon said...

Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord

Psalm 27:14

Jemma said...

John 3:16

For god so loved the world, he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.