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Receiving God’s Word through Action Apr 02, 2023

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As we finish this week of looking at different ways God speaks, today we’re going to look at the role of taking action in hearing God. One of the most powerful ways to discover what God thinks and how God feels is joining him where he is at work in the world around us. So my prayer today is that God opens our eyes and ears to discover fresh parts of how he declares his heart to us, and that we’re empowered to take action today in even more meaningful ways.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:4.

Today's worship is I Will Follow by Brian & Jen Johnson.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

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God Speaks in Solitude Apr 01, 2023

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at the value of solitude in making space to hear from God. In all the noise of our world, solitude is more important now than ever. We need quiet to tune our ears to the still, small voice of God. We need the type of peace that only comes from quieting our hearts and minds. We need the type of relationship with God that can only be formed in solitude. May God empower us to quiet ourselves today in his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 46:10, and today's worship is Corey Voss & Sarah Kroger by Elevation Worship.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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God Speaks through Meditation Mar 31, 2023

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at the role of meditation in hearing from God. Meditation for many reasons, seems to have found its way out of our Christian context. But the reality is that meditation has been central to our faith throughout its history. And the Bible is chocked full of encouragement to meditate on who God is, on his word, allowing space for God to fill in our daily lives.

May God reveal his heart for us to meditate as a central discipline of our faith. And may he empower us to make room for his presence in a meaningful way today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 119:15, and today's worship is

All Praise by Sean Curran.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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God Speaks through his Creation Mar 30, 2023

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As we arrive in the middle of this week-long focus on hearing from God, today we’re going to look at the role of Creation in God speaking to us as his children. Throughout human history mankind has gone to nature to get a deeper sense of the divine. And I believe that when we open our ears to hear what God is declaring to us through that which he’s made, we’ll find a wonderful avenue to stay in communication with our heavenly Father.

May God reveal his heart today to speak through his Creation. And may our hearts be stirred to listen.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 1:20, and today's worship is All Creatures of Our God & King by Rivers & Robots.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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Hearing God’s Voice Mar 29, 2023

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As we continue this series looking at different ways God speaks to us as his children, today we’re going to look at what it means to hear God’s voice. The idea of hearing the voice of God is something I get asked about all the time. And I think it’s because, honestly, it sounds kind of crazy! But Scripture and Christian History tell us clearly that God loves to communicate with his people.

So may he guide each of us into a fuller understanding of what it means to hear his voice, and may we grow in grace and confidence today to make space to simply listen to whatever it is God wants to say.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 16:13, and today's worship is Spirit Lead Me by Michael Ketterrer & Influence Music

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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God Speaks through his Word Mar 28, 2023

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As we continue our series looking at different ways God speaks to us as his children, today we’re going to look at the role of Scripture in hearing God. The pages of Scripture contain so many amazing stories of how God spoke to his people. Within these stories we see the power of a people focused on following God’s leadership, and the destruction that takes place when people go their own way.

May God stir up our hearts to hear his voice through the pages of Scripture today. And may we align our hearts with the principles found in its pages.

Our Scripture for today comes from Deuteronomy 8:3, and today's worship is Heal Our Land by Kari Jobe Carnes.

Thanks for listening to the First15 Podcast. We are so excited about the recent launch of our new First15 App, which is available now in your app store. One new feature that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding prayers on meaningful topics every month, so be on the lookout for them!

“Create in me a Clean Heart,” is our new guided prayer and comes at the perfect time of the Lenten season. As you prepare your heart for Easter, we hope you will use this prayer that our friend, Trace Kennedy, wrote to draw nearer to your Savior. God longs to pour out his grace and mercy to those who come before him with humble and contrite hearts. It’s in forgiveness where we can fully come to understand the depth of our Savior’s love.

Trace Kennedy is the Brand Manager for Foundations with Janet Denison, a division of Denison Ministries that provides digital Bible study to anyone with a desire to study, understand, and apply the truth of Scripture to their daily lives. Having been a student of Janet’s for over twenty years, Trace is now blessed to share in the work of her ministry to help others know and love Jesus.

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God Speaks Mar 27, 2023

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You and I have been given the invaluable gift of communication with God. This week we’ll learn some different ways to receive the seed of God’s word spoken to us. May your communion with God flourish as you engage in continual conversation with your loving, present heavenly Father.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 33:3, and today's worship is Voice of God by Dante Bowe Feat. Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Moore.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/

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The Experience of His Presence Mar 26, 2023

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One of the greatest gifts of my life has been experience the presence of God. His presence is essential to experiencing and knowing him. And God has made himself so available to us through all that Jesus accomplished. May we simplify what it means to experience God’s presence today and gain a greater sense of confidence to experience the presence of God for ourselves at all times.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:4.

Today's worship is Communion by Brooke Ligertwood with Brandon Lake.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

The Experience of His Freedom Mar 25, 2023

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Today we’ll explore the experience of God’s freedom as it relates to our identity and what we believe about ourselves. Many of us have yet to truly taste the freedom available to us through the finished work of Christ. There is nothing else like it in the world. It is my prayer you are liberated today, and that your thinking toward yourself changes and in result changes your actions. Christ said his work was finished on the cross, and it’s about time we start living in the new reality he instated for us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 6:1-4, and today's worship is Bye Bye Babylon by Elevation Worship.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

Partnering in His Purposes Mar 24, 2023

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Today we’ll explore the concept of partnering with God in his purposes in the earth. God is already at work all around us. He is asking us today to have eyes to see it, and step in with him to see his will fulfilled in the earth. As we assess our hearts today, may you go forward with a deep sense of purpose and calling. Everything with God starts and ends with relationship, and he simply wants to co-labor with you.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 2:9, and today's worship is

This Is The Sound by Steffany Gretzinger.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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