A recent television program documented the inner workings of the human brain. One area of particular interest involved how we commit things to memory. A casual treatment of a subject does not get information tucked away onto our hard drive. To achieve such a feat, close attention to the facts or concepts we desire to remember is necessary. Only then will that marvelous computer known as our brain recognize its importance and go into "Save" mode.
In Romans 12:2, Paul talks about renewing our minds. Learning something takes effort on our part. If we are not serious about abosrbing the Word of God, our brain won't bother retaining it. So, how do we get the brain and mind in sync with our desire to make the Word part of our being?
1. Read the Word and listen to preaching and teaching via whatever media we respond to best. MP# players, the Internet, devotionals, books, television, and radio are all viable options. Combining our senses of hearing and sight enhance our ability to recall what we've learned.
2. Meditate on the Word. If something in the text or teaching seems to jump out, stick with it. Looking up cross references, examining it from all angles,
reading it in context, and even journaling our thoughts are helpful to
retention.
3. Apply the Word to life situations. Transferring head knowledge to life experience builds up our memory. Years ago, the phrase, "on the job training," was more common than today. People learned a position by hands-on experience. Learning is only effective if knowledge is put to practical use.
Let's get those neurons firing in our brains. We'll not only benefit our cognitive abilities, but also transform our thought processes to match God's original blueprint.
Copyright 2009 S. J. Reinhardt
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