August 11
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Today's Bible Verse

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

​Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
18. W W L N A T T W A S B A T T W A N S F T T W A S A T B T T W A N S A E

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Today's Bible Reading

August 11
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
Nehemiah 4-5  —  8.0 minutes
Proverbs 10:17-32  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Luke 16:19-31  —  3.0 minutes
2 Timothy 1:1-7  —  2.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.0 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

Psalm 97:1-6
The glory of God is displayed in the heavens and in His mighty works. It is the priority of every believer to worship God by glorifying Him for Who He is and all that He has done. The psalm begins with the simple, but powerful, words: “The LORD reigneth.” Sometimes things seem so out of control – but the Lord reigns! Things often do not make sense to us – but the Lord reigns! We wonder how we can make sense out of the tragedies and troubles that occur in our lives – but the Lord reigns!

1. The rejoicing over the Lord’s rule and reign – verse 1
2. The righteousness of His throne – verse 2
3. The results upon His enemies – verse 3
4. The revelation of His power – verse 4
5. The reaction of the hills – verse 5
6. The response of the people – verse 6

Knowing that God is in control and ruling in all the circumstances of our lives is of great comfort, and brings peace to our hearts.
Verse for Meditation: Verse 1 – “The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, that You are ruling over all things, and that my life and future are in Your hands.”