I ’m a n OVERCOMER
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
romans 8:37
I ’m a n OVERCOMER
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TRUTHS FROM SCRIPTURE
to prepare us to be Overcomers
What we allow our minds to dwell upon has signifcant consequences, both in terms of our capacity to overcome difcult things and to savor the good things in life. When it comes to Scripture memorizaton, we can’t have too much of a good thing! These selected truths from Scripture are a gif from the CAFO team to you, our valued readers. Memorize them on your own and together with your children to prepare them to be OVERCOMERS!
– Nicole Wilke, author of Caleb Koala’s Comeback Ride: A Journey to Overcoming
Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
JOSHUA 1:9
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 TIMOTHY 1:7
which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
EPHESIANS 2:10
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:17
MORE ESSENTIAL TRUTHS FROM SCRIPTURE CAN BE FOUND IN THE OVERCOMING RESOURCE GUIDE.
Helpful hints for memorizing Scripture with children…
• MAKE IT VISUAL: Create notecards, colorful posters, or drawings to illustrate the verse. Visual aids can help children associate the words with images, making them easier to remember.
• TURN IT INTO A SONG OR RHYME: Set the verse to a simple tune or create a catchy rhyme. Musical and rhythmic paterns can signifcantly enhance memory retenton, especially for younger children.
• USE HAND MOTIONS OR GESTURES: Assign specifc actons to key words or phrases in the verse. This kinesthetc approach engages multple senses, making the memorizaton process more interactve and fun.
• SAY IT AGAIN, AND AGAIN! Make a habit of saying the verse together at key moments throughout the daybefore meals, anytme you get in the car, or any other rhythms your family follows. Once the verse has been memorized, keep saying it as you start commitng other verses to memory as well!