Recite: To Relate in Full

October 15, 2013

Recite: To Relate in Full

My heart is overflowing with a good theme;

I recite my composition concerning the King;

My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

(Psalm 45:1 NKJV)

Today, let’s turn up the volume a bit on our quiet times. You don’t have to shout, but why not try reading or praying out loud. Two of Pam Farrel’s suggestions incorporate a type of recitation of God’s word.

To recite something is to either read it out loud or repeat from memory. Reading Scripture out loud helps me to concentrate. Memorizing verses brings the truth of God to mind, especially when I am struggling with negative thoughts.

Here are some of Pam’s creative ways to listen to God’s word, besides reading it out loud to yourself:

Listen while your children read the Bible aloud

Pick up a dramatized version of the Bible on audio or video [try Bible.is online]

Listen to a family friendly series like Adventures in Odyssey

Share your faith with another person

Memorize a longer Scripture passage like Mary’s Magnificat to recite at Christmas

Memorize a prayer from the Bible like the Lord’s prayer or a Psalm

Reenact a Bible story with your family

Try your hand at writing a script with a storyline using pieces of Scripture

Learn a Scripture song with hand motions

Memorization accompanied with action etches the Word of God into your heart.

Lights, camera, action!

©Pam Farrel from 30 Ways to Wake Up Your Quiet Time (IVP). For more devotional books by Pam http://www.Love-wise.com

What are some ways that you listen to God’s word?

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6 responses to “Recite: To Relate in Full”

Kelly Greer

October 15, 2013 at 8:56 pm

Great ideas….on our phone we can listen to the word instead of read it. I do that sometimes when I have to do something besides sit and read…that way I still hear the word and can meditate on it!Hugs,Kelly

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Jody Lee Collins

October 16, 2013 at 3:38 am

Listening to God's Word isn't a good 'sticking' way for my brain. But, moving, now that helps with the learning. I have a small Moleskine notebook with Ephesians Chapter 1, vv1-11 written in it and when I ride my stationary bike in the morning, I read the words out loud.That's a huge help to me.Thank for asking 🙂

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Kel Rohlf

October 16, 2013 at 4:03 pm

awesome idea, Kelly! I should try that today while I clean my house 🙂

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Kel Rohlf

October 16, 2013 at 4:04 pm

great multisensory way to imbibe God's word, Jody! Love it! good for the body and the soul!

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Elizabeth @seasonswithsoul

October 17, 2013 at 2:21 am

Hi, Kel:These are great ideas, and I should do this more often. Just yesterday I listened to a sermon online (through my phone) while I was outside working. I loved it!

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Kel Rohlf

October 21, 2013 at 1:57 am

Elizabeth- So nice to see you here today. I always hope to listen to sermons, but don't make the time…what a great idea to use my phone and listen while I walk or work outside or clean the house, etc!

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Hi! My name is Kel Rohlf. I am an intuitive mixed-media artist, creative writer and performer. Life is a performance. I often attend.

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