I began by following the plan outlined by Dr. Andrew Davis in his online Scripture memory plan booklet. You can find this booklet at http://tiny.cc/vf1k5 The following is copied from his booklet. I have substituted the book of Philippians in the following quote:
Sample daily procedure: The following is an example of how someone could go about memorizing [Philippians] at the rate of one verse per day:
1) Day one: Read [Philippians] 1:1 out loud ten times, looking at each word as if photographing it with your eyes. Be sure to include the verse number. Then cover the page and recite it ten times. You’re done for the day.
2) Day two: Yesterday’s verse first!! Recite yesterday’s verse, [Philippians] 1:1 ten times, being sure to include the verse number. Look in the Bible if you need to, just to refresh your memory. Now, do your new verse.
Read [Philippians] 1:2 out loud ten times, looking at each word as if photographing it with your eyes. Be sure to include the verse number. Then cover the page and recite it ten times. You’re done for the day.
3) Day three: Yesterday’s verse first!! Recite yesterday’s verse, [Philippians] 1:2 ten times, being sure to include the verse number. Again, you should look in the Bible if you need to, just to refresh your memory. Old verses next, altogether: Recite [Philippians] 1:1-2 together once, being sure to include the verse numbers. Now, do your new verse. Read [Philippians] 1:3 out loud ten times, looking at each word as if photographing it with your eyes. Be sure to include the verse number. Then cover the page and recite it ten times. You’re done for the day.
4) Day four: Yesterday’s verse first!! Recite yesterday’s verse, Ephesians 1:3 ten times, being sure to include the verse number. Again, you should look in the Bible if you need to, just to refresh your memory. Old verses next, altogether: Recite [Philippians] 1:1-3 together once, being sure to include the verse numbers. Now, do your new verse. Read [Philippians] 1:4 out loud ten times, looking at each word as if photographing it with your eyes. Be sure to include the verse number. Then cover the page and recite it ten times. You’re done for the day.
To help me keep track, I raise one hand with five fingers up. Each time I read the verse, I put down a finger until all five fingers are down and I make a fist. Then when I read the verse the sixth time, I begin to put my fingers back up until I have finished reading ten times.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalms 19:7
Yay for memorizing scriptures! I will admit that it is a challenge, but the discipline and commitment (I do fall behind sometimes...) is a blessing. It is a very easy way to meditate on God's Word at work, while driving, at the grocery store (if you wrote a list and don't have to wrack your brain for those items), exercising. There is nothing to regret about making this commitment and it is blessing my life.
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