“Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.” — Deuteronomy 11:18 (KJV)

You know, life’s got a way of trying to crowd out the Word of God. Bills stack up on the kitchen counter. News headlines scream fear into our ears. Our own minds start running a mile a minute with worries. But God says—don’t just glance at My Word, lay it up in your heart and in your soul.

That’s more than memory work, friend—that’s heart work. It’s about writing His promises so deep inside that when life squeezes you, the Word of God is what comes out. When fear comes, faith answers. When worry rises, worship pushes back.

And here’s the picture He gives: tie it to your hand, keep it before your eyes. In other words, let the Word shape what you do and how you see. Every action of your hand, every vision of your eyes—anchored in Scripture.

So today, grab hold of a verse, tuck it down in your heart, and let it guide your steps. Because when you live with the Word close, you’ll find God is even closer.