Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
Romans 5:3-5 Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina. Spiritual stamina in turn develops a mature character, and this mature character results in confident hope. Since we have this hope we're never disappointed, for God's love has been poured into us through the Holy Spirit he's given us.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina. Spiritual stamina in turn develops a mature character, and this mature character results in confident hope. Since we have this hope we're never disappointed, for God's love has been poured into us through the Holy Spirit he's given us.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.Not only this—___ also remain confident ____ problems come, because ___ know that experiencing ______ develops spiritual stamina. ______ stamina in turn ______ a mature character, ___ this mature character ______ in confident hope. _____ we have this ____ we're never disappointed, ___ God's love has ____ poured into us ______ the Holy Spirit ____ given us.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.Not ____ ____—we ____ ______ confident ____ ______ come, ______ ___ know ____ ______ problems ______ ______ stamina. ______ ______ in ____ ______ a ______ ______, and ____ ______ character ______ ___ confident ____. _____ we ____ ____ hope _____ _____ disappointed, ___ _____ love ___ ____ poured ____ ___ through ___ ____ Spirit ____ _____ us.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.N o t—w a r c w p c, b w k t e p d s s. S s i t d a m c, a t m c r i c h. S w h t h w n d, f G l h b p i u t t H S h g u.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Romans 5:3-5
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.
