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Abide in the Vine Jan 29, 2021

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The absolute, most important single act of the children of God is making space to encounter our heavenly Father in the secret place. Abiding in God is the foundation on which every other aspect of the Christian life finds success. It establishes roots which enable us to receive all that we need to bear the fruit of the Spirit. It guides us to constant refreshment and revival in God’s presence, thereby supplying and sustaining the abundant life God intends for us. My prayer is that you would be marked by wonderful, satisfying, and fulfilling encounters with the presence of God as we look at John 15:1-17 this week.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4, and today's worship is More to Me by Steffany Gretzinger.

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Do We Know Him? Jan 28, 2021

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As we end our week on God’s longing to be encountered, today we’ll examine our hearts and ask the most important question, “Do we know him?” As we take time today to fix our hearts on the single pursuit of Jesus, may your heart swell with fresh love and devotion for him. He alone is worthy of all our hearts. And today may you place your heart solely in his hands.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 9:23-24, and today's worship is Know (Be Still) by Jeremy Riddle.

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Mystery is to be Sought Out Jan 27, 2021

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So much of our faith is shrouded by mystery. It is impossible to fully comprehend the grandeur and elaborateness of God with our limited human understanding. But as we’ve seen this week, we have a God who longs to be sought out. May your questions and wonderings about God and his creation only push you farther into seeking him. Because he has made it clear that if you’ll seek him, you will find him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 25:2, and today's worship is Lord You Have My Heart by Elle Limebear.

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God Longs to Share His Will Jan 26, 2021

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The will of God is often a scary and difficult process to discern. But just as we learned earlier this week—God longs for us to know his voice. And God promises to speak his will to us in a way we’ll understand. My hope is that today you can rest at ease in total peace that your future is in God’s hands, and he’s got you. May you gain some insight about next steps for you today, and fresh peace in the midst of whatever season you’re in.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 58:11, and today's worship is Lead Me by KJ Scriven.

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God Longs for Us to Know His Truth Jan 25, 2021

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As we continue our week on God’s longing to be encountered, today we’ll dig deeper into how he desires for us to know his truth. God has given us everything we need to walk in his truth and ways this side of heaven. As we look to Jesus as our model, may we be filled with courage and light to love not just in word but in deed and truth.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 8:32, and today's worship is The Way (New Horizon) by Pat Barrett.

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God Longs for Us to Know His Voice Jan 24, 2021

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Hearing the voice of God can always be a tricky subject. Many feel inadequate or wounded when it comes to the topic of hearing God speak. Today we’ll discover the beauty and simplicity of God’s longing for us to know his voice, just as you know the voice of a parent, spouse or friend. Hearing from God is essential to encountering the Lord. May you walk away today feeling more confident and equipped for intimate relationship with Jesus.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 33:3, and today's worship is Whisper by Jason Upton.

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God Longs for Us to Know His Love Jan 23, 2021

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As we focus this week on God’s radical desire to meet with his people, today we’ll explore his longing for us to know his love. There is nothing more transformative than encountering the love of God. It changes everything about us and our lives. Every one of us needs to be reminded of the depth of his love on a regular basis, and it’s my hope that today we can take some time to do so. May you never be the same again.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 8:37-39, and today's worship is There Is No Striving by Rita Springer.

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God Longs to be Encountered Jan 22, 2021

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One of the most scandalous truths of the gospel is that our Creator longs to be encountered by his creation. God longs to meet with us. His greatest desire is for relationship with us. God is pursuing each of us with his relentless love, seeking out those who might respond to his open invitation by opening the door of their hearts to him. My prayer is that in response to God’s desire to meet with his people we would be those who say yes to centering our lives around his nearness. May your week focus on God’s desire to be encountered be marked by the reality of his presence and love.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 14:2, and today's worship is What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship.

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Living from Union Jan 21, 2021

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As we finish up our week on centering our lives around meeting with God, today we’ll discover the beauty of living from union with him. Today may you discover and wonder at how incredibly connected and one with God you already are through Christ. May you live each day aware of and benefitting from that union, and be forever changed. It is my prayer that the reality of Christ’s finished work on the cross sinks into our hearts and minds today, and that our lives are turned upside down as a result.

Our Scripture for today comes from Galatians 2:20, and today's worship is Communion by Bryan McCleery.

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Making the Most of Our Time Jan 20, 2021

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As we begin wrapping up our week focused on centering our lives around Jesus, today we’ll look at how to make the most of our time. Where we spend our time is where we place our value. As you begin to examine your life today, may God give you eyes to see what’s hindering you and what truly brings you life. How we spend our time is foundational to how we center our lives around Christ.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 5:15-16, and today's worship is Christ Be Magnified by Cody Carnes.

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