If you're a follower of Jesus, you already know how important Scripture is to your spiritual growth. It’s how we hear from God, renew our minds, and stay anchored in truth when life gets loud and confusing. And yet, for many of us, memorizing Scripture feels like something reserved for kids in Sunday School or super-spiritual people with photographic memory.

But what if I told you there’s a simple method—one that actually works—that can help you start hiding God’s Word in your heart today?

Here’s the easiest tip I’ve found for memorizing Scripture. It’s a three-step process, and it’s helped me lock in hundreds of Bible verses over the years:

Step 1: Read it 10 times silently.
Find a quiet place and read your chosen verse silently to yourself ten times. Don’t rush. Let your eyes and brain absorb the rhythm and structure of the words.

Step 2: Say it 10 times out loud.
Now, speak the verse aloud ten times. Hearing your own voice adds another sensory layer to the process. You’re not just seeing the verse anymore—you’re hearing it. This repetition helps reinforce the words in your memory.

Step 3: Emphasize every word.
Here’s the secret sauce. Go back through the verse again, but this time inflect your voice on each individual word as you say it aloud. For example, with John 3:16:

• FOR God so loved the world...

• For GOD so loved the world...

• For God SO loved the world...

Each time, stress a different word. This forces your mind to slow down, notice the details, and engage more deeply with the meaning of each phrase.

What ends up happening is that the rhythm, the cadence, and the emphasis lock the verse into both your short-term and long-term memory. By the time you’re done, you won’t even need to look at your Bible. The verse will be written on your heart.

Memorizing Scripture doesn’t have to be hard. You don’t need flashcards or apps or hours of time. Just three simple steps in a quiet space—and you’ll be surprised how fast God’s Word takes root.

Try it today. Pick a verse that speaks to your heart and walk through this process. I promise—it works.