Explore the Power of the Checklist (2 of 2)

Explore the Power of the Checklist

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Okay, so hopefully, we now have worked in time alone with God and regular Bible reading into our schedules. Please be a little creative with me as we think about how to apply lists to our Scripture reading and Bible verse memorization. 

We are not making the list with the intent that we are thinking about a one and done approach, but rather as a means of focusing our attention on each and every aspect of these verses. My intent is to really focus on the words and live them out day after day. This will also imprint each word or phrase of each verse on our hearts and minds. 

Let's start with 1 Corinthians 13. This chapter lends itself to two different lists.

Verses 1-3

• "If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 
• If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
• If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing."

The tone shifts in this second list: (v. 4-8a)

• "Love is patient
• love is kind.
• It does not envy,
• it does not boast,
• it is not proud.
• It does not dishonor others,
• it is not self-seeking,
• it is not easily angered, 
• it keeps no record of wrongs.
• Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
• If always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
• Love never fails."

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The following is one of my favorites and a powerful daily reminder.

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?

• To act justly, and
• to love mercy and 
• to walk humbly with your God."                             Micah 6:8

The following verse is especially powerful when facing trying times.

"Finally, brothers and sisters,

• whatever is true,
• whatever is noble, whatever is right, 
• whatever is pure, 
• whatever is lovely,
• whatever is admirable--
• if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--
• think about such things. "                                          Philippians 4:8

Father, Thank you for your Holy Word. Help me to write these verses on my heart.

Help me to focus my mind on Your Will for my life each day. In Christ's Name, Amen.