January 5
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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

​January 5

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
Genesis 12-14  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 5  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 3:1-12  —  3.0 minutes
Acts 3  —  6.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 20.0 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 4:1-8
David gave us all good advice in this Psalm when he listed the following commands in his plea to the sons of men: “Stand in awe” “Sin not” “Commune with your own heart” “Be still” “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness” “Put your trust in the LORD” These simple, direct commands reveal the one who is “godly” whom the Lord has separated for Himself and His own use.

1. His prayer – verse 1
2. His plea to the sons of men – verses 2-5
3. His praise of the Lord – verses 6-7
4. His peace – verse 8

Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 3 – “But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for Himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.”

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Today's Prayer

“I come to You alone, O Lord, and trust You to answer prayer.”

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