Ponderize

After watching conference I was super motivated by a talk given by Devin Durrant, First Councilor in the Sunday School Presidency.  He spoke about pondering the scriptures.  He called the task "Ponderizing".  I was instantly moved by what he said and knew that it needed to be a part of my life. Here is what he said:

 I invite you to “ponderize” one verse of scripture each week. The word ponderize is not found in the dictionary, but it has found a place in my heart. So what does it mean to ponderize? I like to say it’s a combination of 80 percent extended pondering and 20 percent memorization.

There are two simple steps:

First, choose a verse of scripture each week and place it where you will see it every day.

Second, read or think of the verse several times each day and ponder the meaning of its words and key phrases throughout the week.

Imagine the uplifting results of doing this weekly for six months, a year, 10 years, or more.

As you make this effort, you will feel an increase in spirituality. You will also be able to teach and lift those you love in more meaningful ways.

So I am into my second week of Ponderizing and I love it!  There is such power in the time spent thinking about the scriptures and the time spend memorizing the details and concepts that are shown within.  I plan on continuing the act of Ponderizing and hope that many will join me!  

Here is a link to Brother Durrants talk:  

• MY HEART PONDERETH THEM CONTINUALLY