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God Promises His Compassion Jul 12, 2023

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Today we’re going to look at God’s promise of compassion. Few things draw me nearer to God, faster, than a fresh revelation of his compassion. In a world that judges us so quickly, and so often fails to offer second chances, compassion is in short supply. May we not only get a revelation of God’s compassion in our own lives today, but may God mold and fashion us into his likeness, that we would be a people of compassion.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 54:10, and today's worship is Run to the Father by Cody Carnes.

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Thanks for listening to today’s podcast, God promises his compassion.

As you go about your day, look for one opportunity to show yourself compassion when you fail, and one opportunity to show someone else compassion that needs it the most. There’s no greater culture in which we can share the gospel, than one of giving and receiving compassion.

If today’s episode was meaningful, make sure to give us a rating. And check out the worship song today by clicking the link in the show notes.

Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

God Promises His Strength Jul 11, 2023

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In today’s devotional, we’re continuing our series of taking hold of God’s promises by looking at his promise of strength. Every day I wake up, I’m reminded of my weakness. No human has ever lived a perfect day. But the goodness of this promise lies in that God promises his strength when we are weak. In his grace, you and I can live with the real, meaningful, and powerful strength of our God.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 41:10, and today's worship is Power Made Perfect by Covenant Worship feat. Nikki Moltz.

Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!

In today’s First15 Podcast, we want to offer a preview of a new Guided Prayer that our friend Peyton Garland wrote, titled, “Forgiven to Forgive.” Peyton shares her struggle to forgive others, tallying their wrongs, yet she is reminded that forgiveness is an undeserved gift we receive from God each day. Her prayer encourages us to put aside scorecards and allow a heart of thanksgiving and forgiveness to deepen our intimacy with God and others.

God Promises His Will Jul 10, 2023

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In today’s devotional, we’re launching a brand new series looking at various promises our heavenly Father makes towards us, and creating space to take hold of them a little bit more every day. Today we’re looking at how God promises us his will, and how we can live our lives in connection to his desires and plans for us. May God stir our hearts to surrender anything that isn’t best for us, and may he empower us to take hold of his passion, and his desires, that we might align our lives with his will.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 1:9-10, and today's worship is Promises by Maverick City Music.

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Thank you for listening to today’s podcast, the first in our weeklong series looking at the promises of God.

Taking hold of God’s promises can be really challenging, especially if there’s been a time where we felt like God didn’t come through for us. So if you feel like your heart is blocked up at all this week as we focus on this subject of God’s promises, I want to encourage you, before you press plan on this podcast, to take a moment and ask for God’s healing.

Sometimes just his nearness, a revelation of his goodness, can help soften those parts of our hearts that have become hardened over time.

Make sure to rate and review the podcast if this episode was meaningful for you, and subscribe if you’re just joining us so you won’t miss one of these free guides to God’s presence.

And make sure to check out today’s worship song to spend some time putting God at the center of your day.

Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

Sanctification Jul 09, 2023

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As we have learned this week, our God is fully trustworthy. Placing our trust in his hands is the wisest thing we could ever do. As we finish up our week on trust today, we’ll explore how trust plays a role in our sanctification and maturing as believers. As we commit to walk with and trust the Lord, may he bring forth a harvest of righteousness in our lives.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:5-6. Today's worship is New by Craig and Rachel Denison.

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Provision Jul 08, 2023

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As we begin to wrap up our week on trust, today we’ll look at the

idea of trusting God for provision. May we find rest and peace today as we remind ourselves of our infinite Father’s ability to provide each and every need—big or small. There is rest available for God’s children

today in the place of toil and striving. Your good Father wants to assure you of that today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:25-26, and today's worship is Mighty One by Todd Dulaney & Maryanne J. George.

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast.

Tomorrow we’re wrapping up our series on the marks of a true Christian by exploring how we can overcome evil with good. Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss this wrap up of our series.

And if this series has been especially meaningful for you in some way, consider taking a moment to write about your experience in a review. Ratings and reviews are how people find this free space for God’s presence, and your story could be just what someone needs to start spending meaningful time alone with their Creator.

Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

Emotions Jul 07, 2023

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Today we’ll explore how emotional health and trust are linked. We are all emotional beings and how we’re doing emotionally affects us all on a regular basis. God has something to say about your emotional health, and it is my hope you are encouraged and feel afresh how deeply you’re loved by the Lord as we focus in on this truth.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:21, and today's worship is

God of Peace by Nikki Moltz.

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Plans Jul 06, 2023

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Today we’ll be discussing the plans we make for our lives. So often, our plans symbolize control. Giving up control of our life’s direction can be scary and feel unsafe. But this is all part of growing in trust of our heavenly Father. As we continue in that direction today, may you feel encouraged and motivated to place your plans in the hands of a capable, trustworthy Father who has your best interest in mind, always.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 19:21, and today's worship is Whatever Your Plan Is by Bethel Music feat. Josie Buchanan.

Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast on trusting God with your plans.

If in meeting with God today you realized a real struggle with trusting God with your plans, try picking one plan you have today and trusting him with it. Lay that plan down before it happens today, and ask him to guide you into the fullness of what he has for it. And pay attention to any ways it changes.

I hope God gives you a clearer sense of how you can trust him throughout your day today. May God bless you as you seek him.

Obedience Jul 04, 2023

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As we focus this week on growing in trusting God, today we’ll explore the concept of obedience. Trust and obedience are directly related. Willing, joyful obedience comes from a place of deep-rooted trust in the character and intentions of your God. When we learn to trust the heart of the Father, obedience is a natural response to whatever he asks. May you grow today in your willingness and excitement to quickly obey the Lord as you learn of his love and goodness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 1:19, and today's worship is I Have Decided by Forerunner Music feat. Jaye Thomas.

In today’s First15 Podcast, we want to offer an excerpt of a new Guided Prayer that our friend Peyton Garland wrote, titled, “Anxious About Life’s Extras.” Peyton reminds us of Matthew 6:30, when Jesus encourages his followers to remember that if he clothes the flowers of the fields, he will provide for his beloved too. Today’s fast-paced society often leaves us anxious about finances and future plans, but this prayer encourages believers to not be consumed with pursuing overabundance and trust God’s perfect, balanced provision instead.

Trustworthy Jul 03, 2023

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Trust is something we are not created to give away lightly. We value trust like we value our own lives, constantly scrutinizing others to see if they’re worthy of our trust. But still we are made to do life with help. We are made to place our trust in that which will provide us with more life, joy, and peace. I pray that this week you and I will discover how trustworthy our heavenly Father is. I pray that we will willingly hand over control of our lives to a capable, loving, and near God. And I pray we will experience the abundant life that can only come through placing our trust in a God who gives up everything for relationship with us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 22:4-5, and today's worship is I Will Trust by Red Rocks Worship.

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God’s Heart to Meet with Man: John on Patmos Jul 02, 2023

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As we wrap up our week on God’s heart to meet with man, today we’ll look at the encouraging story of John on the island of Patmos. Right when we think we’re unusable, a season is too dry or we’re past our prime, God comes and speaks fresh life and vision. If you find yourself like John on Patmos today, I pray God brings a new word of courage and life to you despite your season.

Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 1:17-19. Today's worship is Communion by Bryan McCleery.

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