God gives us instructions, a clear "How-To Live" Guide through the Bible. Philippians 4:8 states clearly, "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things." NKJV
He tells us this because if we memorize His word, our minds will shift, and instead of negative thoughts, His thoughts —good thoughts — will come to mind, and we will begin to approach our lives and problems with His mindset. He will partner with us and help us to meet those challenges. Our part is to know Him and His mind through His word and prayer. His part is to answer us with His love. Early in my life, I did not understand the purpose of scripture meditation and memorization, but now I see that His method is clear. I know it works from personal experience. Revelation 12 tells us, And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. The blood of Jesus overcomes Satan, and there is no reason to come into agreement with the mindsets of the evil one when He has already been defeated. We must align ourselves with the victor, Jesus Christ. Speak up for yourself today, testify. Jesus already did His part.
Helpful scriptures by subject:
Protection - Psalm 91
Living with Expectancy -
Psalm 5:3 Oh Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice; in the morning I will direct my prayer to you and I will watch expectantly.
John 4:35 Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! (Picture your answer already here and show gratitude through thanksgiving. This is faith.)
2 Kings 3:16 He then said, God's word: Dig ditches all over this valley. Here's what will happen: you won't hear the wind, you won't see the rain, but this valley is going to fill up with water, and your army and your animals will drink their fill. (Prepare and expect an answer. This is faith.)
Loving Yourself -
Proverbs 19:8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
Psalm 139:13-15 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know, I know full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.