the verses.
1. John 15:4 (September 2025)
2. Romans 5:8 (October 2025)
3. Psalm 40:5 (November 2025)
4. Matthew 1:21 (December 2025)
5. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (January 2026)
6. Psalm 16:11 (February 2026)
7. Isaiah 53:5 (March 2026)
8. Luke 24:5-6a (April 2026)
9. Nahum 1:7 (May 2026)
10. 1 Samuel 12:24 (June 2026)
11. Galatians 2:20 (July 2026)
12. Psalm 68:19 (August 2026)
read it.
The verse for August 2026 is Psalm 68:19.
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learn about it.
Written by David, Psalm 68 celebrates all that God has done for His people.
God cares for the lonely (verses 5–6). He provides what His people need (verses 9–10). He strengthens His people (verse 35).
And in verse 19, David proclaims, "Blessed be the Lord!" Why? Because "He bears our burdens."
God has borne the greatest burden of all: our sin and death. In Jesus, God came down to us, took upon Himself the full weight of our sin, died for it on the cross, and rose again so that we might be lifted from eternal death to eternal life. Indeed, He is "our salvation!"
And God bears every other burden, too. Day after day, God has active compassion for His people. He draws near to carry our fears, our anxieties, our pain, and our exhaustion.
Yes, "blessed be the Lord!"
from church history
"(God) has never refused to bear your burdens, he has never fainted under their weight. Come, then, soul! have done with fretful care, and leave all thy concerns in the hand of a gracious God."
– Charles Spurgeon
listen to it.
Each month, members of TCC record the memory verse so you can hear it in their voices. You can also find the recording on the TCC podcast here.
The Bible verse for August 2026 is Psalm 68:19. It is read by Diane Brice, Brad Newman, Derek Herrera, and Anaubrey Elam.
pray it.
One of the best ways to remember God’s Word is to pray it back to Him. Each month, we’ll provide a short prayer based on the memory verse for you to use or adapt.
God, thank You for being a burden-bearing God.
Thank You that, in Jesus, You stooped down to me, took my sin upon Yourself, and raised me from death to life.
Help me to live each day with the confidence that You are caring for me. That You delight to care for me.
Jesus, let me gladly tell others today about Your salvation.
Amen.