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Psalms 139:16

God saw our 'unformed substance' — us before we were us — and had it all written down in His book. Our entire existence was in God's mind and plan before a single day of our lives was lived.

Memory phrase: God planned me before I was born.

Talk about it: What do you think it means that God had a book with your name and your days written in it before you were born?

Prayer: God, You knew me and planned me before I was even born. Help me trust Your plan for my life.

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