Meditating on the word day and night

I was thinking of this phrase and what it means. God calls us to meditate on his word day and night. But what does this practically look like? I can't physically carry my bible around and read it throughout the entire day and while I'm sleeping... ahha, light bulb! This is why when I was younger our BSF(Bible Study Fellowship) leaders encouraged us every Monday night to memorize the memory verse and all along I thought it was just so the next Monday night I could be proud of myself as I stood in front of the group and recited it.

We memorize God's word so throughout each day the Holy Spirit can pull from our minds these words that fit just the situation we are in. Whether I need encouragement, love, or a kick in the butt God's word is there. This being said I have decided to memorize Psalm 46. I was reading it aloud (I do this when I have the apartment to myself, it just seems more alive when I do this) a few days ago and it was exactly what I needed to hear.

PSALM 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

I posted this next to my bed so I can read it each morning and night and work at memorizing it. I encourage you to pick a verse that speaks to your life and memorize it.