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Restoration of Sonship Aug 25, 2022

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Today we’re going to look at the moment in Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, where the Father restores his sonship. May the incredible love of the Father displayed in this moment of Jesus’ story give us a glimpse into how our heavenly Father feels about us today.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 6:18, and today's worship is The Place You Found Me by DCC Collective.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

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God's Instant Forgiveness Aug 24, 2022

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In our third day looking at Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, we’re going to take time today to look at how quickly, how instantly God forgives us.

May regret, and fear over God’s judgement be washed away as we see an incredible picture of how quickly and easily God forgives our sins.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:20, and today's worship is O Come To The Altar by Elevation Worship.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

God's Patient Heart Aug 23, 2022

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Today we’re going to look at how incredible patient God is with us, as we begin our second day in a week long focus on the story of the prodigal son.

So often we judge ourselves, we can be our own worst critic. But today, if we’ll open our hearts and minds to listen and receive, we’ll find a patient God whose never surprised by our mistakes, and who never casts us out in the midst of our failures and shortcomings.

May the patience and love of God transform your heart today, as we spend time in his presence, engaging with his word.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 86:15, and today's worship is Keeper Of My Heart by Kendrian & Lauren Dueck.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

God Demonstrates His Grace Aug 22, 2022

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The story of the prodigal son moves my heart to delve into new depths of God’s limitless grace. I find myself in every facet of Jesus’ words of this story. I identify with the younger son’s rebellion. I identify with the older son’s judgement and resentment. I identify with the experience of the father’s compassion and love.

Today we begin a week long focus at this lifegiving, and perception shattering story of Jesus, the story of the prodigal son. May God draw you even closer to him this week, and teach of you his redemptive and life changing love.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 1:16, and today's worship is It's Always Been You by Phil Wickam.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Forgiving Yourself Aug 21, 2022

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As we reach the end of our weeklong focus on forgiveness, today we’re going to look at what it takes to forgive ourselves. For some of us, forgiving ourselves can be the hardest part of forgiveness.

May God give us the grace to see ourselves as he does, and offer ourselves love, compassion, and forgiveness regardless of what we’ve done.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 28:13, and today's worship is Good To Me by First15 Worship feat. Taylor Zebracki.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Living Without Expectation of Perfection Aug 20, 2022

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As we near the end of our week on forgiveness, today we’re going to look at a more foundational aspect of forgiveness, living without expectation of perfection.

The goal today isn’t to adopt a pessimistic way of looking at the world around us, but to actually see others the way that God does. God isn’t surprised by our sin, but looks at us with eyes of hope and love. May we gain his perspective today, and the peace and joy that accompany it, as we spend time in his word and his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 3:23, and today's worship is See A Victory/What A Beautiful Name by Jonathan Traylor.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Forgive The Person, Not Their Actions Aug 19, 2022

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Today we continue our weeklong focus on forgiveness by looking at the idea of separating out our forgiveness of the person from their actions. It’s often our failure to do this separation that keeps us from engaging in the lifegiving command to forgive. But God has wisdom and revelation for us today as we look at his word, and freedom for our hearts today if we’ll engage with him in prayer.

May you find newfound freedom from the weight of unforgiveness today.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 13:34, and today's worship is Forgiven by David Crowder.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

A Lifestyle Of Continual Forgiveness Aug 18, 2022

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In the middle of this week on forgiveness, we’re taking time today to look at what it means to live a lifestyle of continual forgiveness. Over time, as we open our hearts and allow God to do a continued work in us, we’re equipped to develop a new normal, a new way of living. So today we’re looking at how we can live with a constant openness towards forgiveness, equipped to both receive it and offer it, that unforgiveness would no longer have space in our hearts.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 4:26-27, and today's worship is Forgiveness by Jason Upton.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Healing Past Wounds And Forgiving Present Scars Aug 17, 2022

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Today we’re going to explore God’s healing for our past wounds and present scars. There is so much power in forgiveness, so much healing in reconciliation.

May you find healing today for any wounds or scars you’ve been carrying, whether big or small. And may you find a greater measure of abundant life as the result of God’s presence and mercy.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 2:24, and today's worship is Healer by Casting Crowns.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like:

The freedom we find in God’s grace
The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others
How to walk honestly before God
How to follow God’s direction for your life

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help. And it’s a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.

Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.

Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Our Forgiveness in Jesus Aug 16, 2022

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Today we continue our weeklong focus on forgiveness, by looking at the incredible gift of forgiveness we’ve been offered in Jesus. Every command God has given us, he has already supplied the grace to live in obedience to. Forgiveness is no different. May we find the grace to forgive as we rest in the forgiveness we’ve already been offered through our Savior.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 4:32, and today's worship is Jesus I Need You by Hillsong Worship.

From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.

With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can:

Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God!
Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!

Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like: