January 9
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Today's Bible Verse

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. Psalms 107:13
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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.)
13. T T C U T L I T T A H S T O O T D

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Today's Bible Reading

​January 9

Old Testament
Genesis 24  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 9  —  4.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 4:18-25  —  2.0 minutes
Acts 5:17-42  —  6.5 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 6:6-10
David’s depression was serious; his inward grief was great and the pressure of all his enemies heavy upon him. There was only one answer for him, and only one for us – “the LORD hath heard” – verses 8 and 9. It is one thing to be discouraged – it is common to all of us (I Corinthians 10:13); but to forget the God Who is there at all times is a serious mistake – He is the only One Who can help us in that situation!

1. He expressed his grief – verses 6-7a
2. He explained the reason – verses 7b-8a
3. He emphasized that the Lord would hear and handle it – verses 8b-10

Yes, the Lord “hath heard” – He knows our struggles and He knows what He will do with them for our good and His glory! Lay your burdens at His feet and trust Him!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 9 – “The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer."

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, that You hear my cries unto You.”

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