As we journey through this practical chapter, we’ll be praying the Lord will help us count our trials as joys (James 1:2), ask for wisdom with confidence (James 1:6), see good gifts from God (James 1:17), be slower to anger (James 1:19), and so much more. It’s a packed chapter!
We’ll travel at a slow pace—1 to 2 verses per week with 2 weeks of breaks—to learn all 27 verses (Plan A). But if that’s too much, memorize alongside us using Plan B. You’ll still learn 8 important verses from James 1, but at a slower pace—1 verse every 2 weeks with 2 weeks of breaks. [See schedules here]
We begin this Monday, March 30, 2015! Print your resources; place them strategically where you’ll see them; read the chapter a few times; pray through it with intention.
But whether you’re joining us or not, we’d appreciate your prayers! We want to be doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:22).
Questions? Ask in the comments.
I want to join but am I am in the middle of memorizing Colossians 3. I am not sure if I should try to memorize more than one thing at a time. Still, James is one of my favorite books. I was wondering if any of you have attempted to start memorizing a new chapter or verse while memorizing another?
I love Colossians 3! It was the first chapter I ever memorized as an adult. And it hooked me. :) I’ve never tried memorizing two chapters at once because I’m not sure I could do it, so I can’t give experienced advice about it.
But I have memorized individual verses while memorizing a chapter, and that worked fine.
If you’re interested in that, you might consider doing our Plan B of James 1. You learn 8 of the best verses of James 1 over the spring/summer. May the Lord continue to bless you on your journey, Lori!