One of my new year’s resolutions this year was to memorize a different passage of Scripture each month of 2008. My rule was that it could be an English passage that I already know, but that I would need to re-memorize it, this time in Spanish.
So, since the first month of 2008 is over (can you believe it??), and for accountability-sake (yes, you just became one of my memorization accountability partners:-), I am going to “recite” (type without looking in my Bible) the Spanish verses that, with the Lord’s help, I put to memory in January:
Aclamen alegres al SEÑOR, habitantes de toda la tierra; adoren al SEÑOR con regocijo. Preséntense ante él con cánticos de jubilo. Reconozcan que el SEÑOR es Dios; él nos hizo, y somos suyos. Somos su pueblo, ovejas de su prado. Entren por sus puertas con acción de gracias; vengan a sus atrios con himnos de alabanza; denle gracias, alaben su nombre. Porque el SEÑOR es bueno y su gran amor es eterno; su fidelidad permanace para siempre. (Salmos 100, NVI)
Okay… now in English – all together now:
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (Psalm 100, NIV)
Let’s “shout for joy to the LORD” today (… even if it is gray, icy, and freezing cold outside your doors like it is where I am)!
Your turn to share: What was one of your new year’s resolutions and how are you doing with it?
Sincerely, Kristin 
February 1, 2008 at 1:38 pm
My NYR’s were to blog more, and to live more intentionally. My blogging is doing pretty well, and I also have been more aware of my attitudes and behaviors and have taken steps to simplify my days. Like, not answering the phone on Mondays, for example.
What is your memorization method? I usually write out the verse on pretty paper and then put it in my medicine cabinet above the bathroom sink. That way, I can memorize it while I bruch my teeth.
XOXO,
Joce
February 1, 2008 at 4:58 pm
My NYR was to read the Old Testament through, in chronological order, using the NLT Chronological Bible in One Year. I find myself so enjoying these great Old Testament stories again. I’m already ahead in my reading by a couple of weeks.
I find it so difficult to memorize scripture, but I keep a type-written sheet of favorite versus in my purse. That way when I have a few moments of down time (like sitting in the doctor’s office or waiting my turn in the car wash line) I can pull it out and read through them.
February 3, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I honestly do not make NY’s resolutions. However, I’m constantly telling myself,”Sue, you know what is MOST IMPORTANT, SO DO IT.” However, being a detail person, I fear that I still find my self, at times, picking up the house, writing that note of encouragement, putting the dirty dieshes into the dishwasher or tending to whatever seems messy or unkept. However, I WILL do my devotions first, then take care of those “whatevers.” A dear sintly freind of mine used to say -“I read my Bible before I read the newspaper.”
February 4, 2008 at 8:10 am
I’m trying monthly resolutions instead. This has everything from exercising more consistenly to doing devotions more consistently (the same time every day). I find these short term goals work better. Blessings,
Lynda
February 4, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I use to be very good at memorizing scripture. I’ve gotten out of the habit, but I’d like to try it again. I’ll let you know how I do.
Lynda
February 8, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I didn’t make any specific resolutions this year, but am always on a journey to improve. Over the last year I have printed and posted Bible verses all over the house: on the back door, the bathroom mirror, the kitchen cabinets, the refrigerator, the computer. I read and re-read them often.
February 15, 2008 at 9:21 am
OK – true confession time. I am a reformed shopping cart abandoner (is that a word?). You know – one of those people who do not return their cart to the cart corral. Why did I do it? I guess I felt like I had small children and didn’t want to leave them in the car while I returned the cart. This year my New Year’s resolution was to be considerate and get a little extra exercise at the same time.
I am glad to report that I am now taking a few extra steps and disposing of my cart as I should. It feels good. Baby steps, baby steps.