For the first time in forever, I’ve been tasked to memorize something. In this case, it’s a passage from the Bible (for the Bible study I’ve recently begun attending.) I must say, I’m surprising myself. With three days to go, I know 2 Chronicles 30:8-9 by heart, so I know I can do it. I am thrilled and extremely grateful for the ability to recite from memory; losing it is a fear I’ve had ever since my dad lost his to Alzheimer’s disease.
As daunting as it first seemed, I’m grateful for this assignment. I’m grateful for being pushed to do something I probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. I’m even grateful for the passage I was led to memorize; it resonates for some reason.
To be truthful, my first thought at hearing the assignment was, I’ll probably skip that class. But since I’m trying to be a better Maria than I was yesterday, I knew in my heart what was the right thing to do. It’s frustrating and it’s not been easy, but I’m grateful for rising to the challenge. I’m learning more than I expected.
Now do not be stiff-necked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves to the Lord; and enter His sanctuary, which He has sanctified forever, and serve the Lord your God, that the fierceness of His wrath may turn away from you. For if you return to the Lord, your brethren and your children will be treated with compassion by those who lead them captive, so that they may come back to this land; for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. ~2 Chronicles 30:8-9
