Inside: The Bible is full is truth, wisdom, and comfort. But in the midst of a busy day, it's not always feasible to whip out your Bible when you need truth the most. Here are 30 important Bible verses for you to memorize, so Scripture can permeate your life.
The Bible is full of truth, wisdom, comfort, hope, and instruction for life. But in the middle of the day, when the baby is crying and the toddler is smearing oatmeal on the wall, it's hard to remember what we've read hours earlier (or days before??).
That is why it's so important to memorize Scripture. When we have the Bible committed to memory, the words of Truth are etched into our hearts and minds all the time, every day, no matter what our circumstances may be.
But with so many verses to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start! In this article we will talk about 30 important Bible verses to memorize that are life-giving for every mom, and explore the whys and hows to Scripture memorization.
I hope you walk away from this screen encouraged, motivated, and ready to memorized these important Bible verses. Your tired soul needs these word of Truth.
Let's get started!
The power of Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16-17 says:
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
And we are in the midst of good work now! As moms, we have been tasked with training and discipling our children while they are in our homes. This is important work.
Important, but challenging. Tiring. Confusing. Complex.
In the middle of the day when exhaustion sets in and things aren't going as planned, it can be tough to know how to approach a situation, what our reaction should be, and how to respond to a set of events. But when we have Scripture memorized, those words of truth can permeate our hearts and minds and guide us.
The Bible has the power to give you courage when the right thing is the scary, hard, or unnatural thing.
Benefits of memorizing Bible verses
While reading the Bible is a powerful experience in its own right, there are so many benefits to committing key verses to memory. By memorizing verses, you can:
- Access the Truth anytime, anywhere
- Strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with God
- Stand firm when the world (or your own thoughts) are circling around you
- Use verses as a source of inspiration and motivation
- Share your faith with others by quoting verses in conversation or on social media
Memorizing is important! It's a spiritual discipline that tends to get overlooked, but truly has the power to transform your days.
30 Important Bible Verses to Memorize
I've divided these 30 verses into 5 categories for organization sake - start with whichever ones resonate with you right now!
Bible verses about the character of God
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
1 John 4:8
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Malachi 3:6
“For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
1 John 1:5
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Psalm 116:5
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Bible verses for those who need hope
Jude 24-25
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Psalm 31:23-24
Love the Lord, all his faithful people!
The Lord preserves those who are true to him,
but the proud he pays back in full.
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 130:7
O Israel, hope in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Bible verses about salvation
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Psalm 68:19-20
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death.
John 1:12-13
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Hebrews 9:14
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
Ephesians 1:13-14
In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of His glory.
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Bible verses about wisdom
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Romans 12:1
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Philippians 1:9-10
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
Bible verses for peace and comfort
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.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you,
who pardons sin and forgives the transgression
of the remnant of his inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever
but delight to show mercy.
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Quick tips for memorizing Bible verses
You've got the list of 30 important Bible verse to memorize, now it's time to start memorizing!
Except it's just not that easy, right? Memorizing feels hard. There is a lot of resistance when it comes to reading, meditation, and memorizing the Bible (and this is legitimate! Because the devil doesn't want God's words engraved on your heart).
For you busy mamas out there, here are some quick tips to help you commit Bible verses to memory:
- Start with a plan. Maybe it's one verse a week or one a month. Make a plan and write your plan out.
- Repeat, repeat, repeat. Write the verse in a notebook over and over again, and then write it on a notecard and keep it with you to glance at throughout the day.
- Memorize with your kids. They will help keep you accountable!
- Read the verse in context. When you know the context, you'll understand and remember more easily.
- Record your progress visually. Just because it helps 🙂
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How to incorporate the Bible into your daily life
Opening up the Bible isn't always fun, interesting, or entertaining.
But if you engage with the Bible on a regular basis, I promise you will find life, joy, and peace in the God of the Bible.
Because the Word of God is alive, encouraging, truth-filled, good for training, and God breathed.
So how do you engage with the Word of God on a regular basis? Here are some simple ideas:
- memorize Bible verses
- start a daily quiet time with God
- journal while you read the Word and write out your prayers
- copy key verses down on paper, and write them over and over again
- join a Bible study group
- read the Bible with a friend
- write a verse on a chalkboard to keep on your wall
- keep these Truth for Today cards in your kitchen to meditate on
- follow a Bible reading plan
In Conclusion
Scripture is important. Scripture is God-breathed, useful for teaching and correction, and our path for right-living. It is the story our God is authoring, and the story we are in the middle of right now. Memorizing Scripture keeps the words of God close at all times.
It might sound daunting, but step by step, with a little time each day, you can start to etch the words of God into your mind. Where they will stay. With all the noise and negativity around us. we all need the solid foundation of truth to guide us.
I'm rooting for you,
