February 23
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Today's Bible Verse

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. James 1:25
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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.)
25. B W L I T P L O L A C T H B N A F H B A D O T W T M S B B I H D

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Today's Bible Reading

February 23

Old Testament
Leviticus 21-23  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 45  —  3.5 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 20:17-34  —  4.5 minutes
Acts 27:27-44  —  4.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 20.5 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 28:1-9
The wicked are all around us; we must face them daily. The important issue is not to follow them – don’t go where they go – don’t do what they do! Verse 5 clearly says, “they regard not the works of the LORD.” This is a prayer for God’s help and protection, and at the same time, emphasizes our need of trusting in Him.

1. His cry to the Lord – verses 1-2
2. His call for God’s vengeance – verses 3-5
3. His confidence in the Lord’s strength – verses 6-9

These words are what we need to hear every day – “my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.” Never forget it!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 7 – “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for Your help and strength when I am so weak and confused, failing to see Your purposes in my life and experiences.”

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