August 15
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Today's Bible Verse

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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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.
17. P W C

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Today's Bible Reading

August 15
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 9  —  7.5 minutes
Proverbs 12:15-28  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 18:1-8  —  1.5 minutes
2 Timothy 3:1-9  —  1.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 13.0 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 99:1-5
This psalm centers its attention upon the holiness of our God and we are exhorted to “exalt” the Lord and worship Him. The Lord is great, and He is ruling over all – that is the primary message of this psalm and the motivation behind our praise. True worship centers in the praise of God Himself and what He has done, is doing, and will do in the future. Take time today to praise Him, and see how many times during the day that you recognize His sovereignty and control over all things.

1. The rule of the Lord – verse 1
2. The recognition of His exalted position – verse 2
3. The reason why we should praise Him – verse 3
4. The righteousness of His reign – verse 4
5. The response we should give – verse 5

His Name is holy – He is totally separate from sin and from His creation. His position is above all, and He reigns – He is not a mere passive observer to the events of our lives – He is actively fulfilling His plan – praise the Lord that He is in control of all!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 3 – “Let them praise Thy great and terrible Name; for it is holy.”

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Today's Prayer

“I praise You, Lord, that You are in control of all the events of my life, and working Your plan for Your glory and my good.”