​June 18 
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Today's Bible Verse

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Psalms 9:9
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Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
9. T L A W B A R F T O A R I T O T

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Today's Bible Reading

June 18
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Kings 10-11  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 119:137-144  —  1.0 minute

New Testament
Luke 5:27-32  —  1.5 minutes
Philippians 2:12-18  —  1.5 minutes
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Total Average Read Time — 12.0 minutes

This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Although the plan begins with January, you can begin at any time during the year.
• Each month’s readings are based on 25 days worth of readings, which means you get several free days if you ever fall behind. This makes reaching your goal a lot more possible!
• Each day’s readings will include selections from both the Old and New Testament, reinforcing the incredible unity of the Scriptures. Perhaps most important, you will focus daily on the life of Jesus by reading a portion of one of the Gospels every single day of the year.

May God bless you as you open His precious Word each day, and remember to pray for His guidance in your study. It is our desire that you will become increasingly changed into His likeness by beholding the Lord through His Word.

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Today's Meditation - Psalms

Read Psalm 77:13-20
This passage is filled with joy over the ways of the Lord and His wonderful greatness. His greatness is “unsearchable” and His ways “past finding out” (cf. Romans 11:33-36). The psalmist said in verse 19 “Thy footsteps are not known.” We may not know what God is doing, but one thing is for sure – He always does good, and works all things together for good and His glory!

1. The way of the Lord is great – verse 13
2. The wonders of the Lord are many – verses 14-15
3. The waters are affected by His presence – verses 16-17, 19
4. The world is affected by His power – verse 18
5. The work of leading His people reveals His power and love – verses 19-20

After reading a passage like this, you just want to shout and praise the Lord! What a great God we serve, and how wonderful it is to trust the God Who knows the WAY that I take!
Verse for Meditation: ​Verse 13 – “Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for leading me and guiding me in every aspect of my life.”