One Verse, Seven Days
A gentle weekly rhythm for memorizing Scripture.
How it works
One Verse, Seven Days is a simple weekly rhythm for memorizing Scripture without pressure or overwhelm. Each day offers a small, approachable way to revisit the same verse, helping it settle in naturally over time. You don’t need extra supplies or long study sessions, just a few quiet moments each day.
Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
You’re on Day One
Day One- Wallpaper
Save this wallpaper to your phone and let this verse stay in front of you throughout the week.
You’re on day two
Day two ∙ Fill in the blank
Try completing the verse from memory using today’s fill-in-the-blank activity.
You’re on day three
Day three ∙ verse unscramble
Rearrange the phrases below to place the verse back in the correct order. Read it out loud once you’re finished.
Drag these words:
You’re on day four
Day Four ∙ First letter recall
Use the first-letter prompts below to say the verse out loud from memory. Don’t rush, pause when you need to.
You’re on day five
Day Five ∙ write it out
Try writing the verse from memory in the space below. When you’re finished, compare it with the full verse and notice what you remembered easily and what surprised you.
YOU’RE ON DAY SIX
DAY SIX ∙ VErse breakdown
Today we’ll take a closer look at this verse, its context, key phrases, and how it connects to the broader story of Scripture.
What's happening in this verse?
This verse comes at a moment of transition. Moses is preparing the Israelites for life without him as their leader, and Joshua is about to step into a role that feels overwhelming. The people are standing on the edge of the Promised Land, facing uncertainty, change, and real fear. In this moment, God’s promise is not about ease or success, but about His presence. The reassurance is simple and steady: they will not go forward alone.
A phrase to notice:
“The Lord himself goes before you”
This phrase emphasizes that God’s presence is not distant or delayed. He does not wait behind them or send them ahead on their own. He goes before them personally. The path ahead is not unknown to Him, and His guidance is already in place before they take their next step.
Where else we see this in scripture:
This promise echoes throughout the Bible, reminding God’s people again and again that His presence is the answer to fear:
Joshua 1:9 — God speaks directly to Joshua with the same encouragement as he steps into leadership.
Isaiah 41:10 — God reassures His people not to fear because He is with them and will strengthen them.
Hebrews 13:5 — The promise “I will never leave you nor forsake you” is reaffirmed for believers in every generation.
Across Scripture, God’s nearness, not the absence of difficulty, is what sustains His people.
YOU’RE ON DAY seven
DAY Seven ∙ prayer
Take a moment to pray this prayer, or put it into your own words.
Thank You, God, for Your promise to go before me and to be with me. Thank You for never leaving me or forsaking me, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Help me to trust Your presence more than my fears. Give me courage to move forward, knowing You are already there.
In Jesus name, Amen.
