February 22
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Today's Bible Verse

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:6-7
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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.)
6. T T P O T G O H G W H H M U A I T B
7. I W W H R T H B T F O S A T T R O H G

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Today's Bible Reading

February 22

​Old Testament
Leviticus 18-20  —  7.5 minutes
Psalms 44  —  5.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 20:1-16  —  3.5 minutes
Acts 27:1-26  —  6.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 22.0 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 27:7-14
Seeking the Lord is needed not only when facing the attacks and pressures of the enemy, but when things are going well. Depending upon the Lord usually involves patience or what some call “waiting on the Lord.” The result of doing so is courage, the ability to face our trials with His help and strength. The psalmist had a great need to be instructed in the “way” of the Lord (v. 11). His “way” is not always the way in which we are going. We need to stop, and “wait” on Him!

1. The prayer for God’s mercy – verse 7
2. The priority of seeking His face – verse 8
3. The plea for God’s presence and help – verses 9-10
4. The pressures of his enemies – verses 11-12
5. The provision of God’s goodness – verse 13
6. The patience that is needed – verse 14

The Lord has promised never to forsake us; sometimes it seems like He is far away, but He has not moved – He is the God Who is always there! Call upon Him!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 14 – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

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Today's Prayer

“Every time I have come to You and depended upon Your timing and Your wisdom, the result has been great blessing – help me never to forget it!”

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