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Dream Dec 30, 2020

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As we near the end of this year, today I want to create space to simply dream with God.

God has so many incredible plans for you next year. He has so many dreams in his heart for you. And today as we create space for him, my hope is that he shares those dreams with us, that we could partner with him in running after the abundant life he has for each of us.

May your heart be filled with the fruit of his incredible plans today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 37:4, and today's worship is Let it Happen by United Pursuit.

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Hope in God's Nearness Dec 29, 2020

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Today we’re going to take a look at the fresh hope we have in God’s nearness.

God’s promise to be near to us as his people, and the great lengths he’s gone to commune with us in the Holy Spirit, has the power to change every moment of our lives. And one of the most powerful changes his nearness provides is hope, and the peace that comes with it.

As we make space for his presence today, I pray that he fills us with a new measure of hope and life in his nearness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 33:22, and today's worship is I Always Will by Vineyard Anaheim.

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You Can Do All Things Dec 28, 2020

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As we continue our series allowing God to prepare us for the new year, today we’re going to look at the promise of God that we can do all things in his strength.

My hope is that we’re filled with courage and hope today for what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work in him in this new year.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 4:13, and today's worship is You Make Me Brave by Amanda Cook.

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New Beginnings Dec 27, 2020

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As we continue our series, allowing God to prepare us as the new year approaches, today we’ll make space for God to create new beginnings in our lives.

Every one of us needs a new beginning in some way, a fresh start in some area of our life. And this season heading into the new year is a perfect time to allow God to fill us with new life.

May you get a real sense of redemption and grace today as we seek the heart of God together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Lamentations 3:22-24, and today's worship is God of Revival by Brian Johnson.

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Seasons with God Dec 26, 2020

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As this year comes to a close, it’s vital that we take time to both reflect on what God has done and allow him to prepare us for what’s to come. A new year marks a fresh opportunity to center our lives around the goodness of God. I pray that as you begin looking toward what is to come you will make space to gain God’s perspective, ground your hopes and pursuits on his grace, and celebrate all that God has done and is doing. May your time with God this week be filled with the loving presence of your heavenly Father.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1, and today's worship is Seasons by Hillsong Worship.

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Overflowing Joy Dec 25, 2020

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Today we’ll be celebrating Christmas, Christ come for you and me, by allowing the reality of his coming to fill our hearts with overflowing joy. Whatever is happening in your life today, there is joy to be found in the reality that Christ came for you, wants to make his presence known in your life, and that he will come again.

May your heart be filled with joy this Christmas day.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 1:8, and today's worship is Joy to the World by Bethel Music.

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The Sacrifice of Christmas Dec 24, 2020

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Christmas is a time where we as believers celebrate God’s heart to write himself into our story. Prior to Jesus we had no real picture of God’s love. All we had to know him by was through stories of old and commandments written into law. But only in Jesus was a pathway created whereby we could walk in intimacy with the Father again. Only in Jesus was the veil torn allowing God’s manifest presence into the earth. We owe all that we have to Jesus. We owe all that we have to Christmas.

So across the next two days we’ll celebrate the joyful reality of Christmas. May this time together help us center our celebrations around the goodness of Emmanuel, God with us.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 6:51, and today's worship is Miracle in Motion by Madison Street Worship.

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Carrying the Presence of Christ Dec 23, 2020

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As we finish our week on drawing near to God this Advent season, today we’ll focus outward on how we can carry the presence of Christ into our spheres of influence. We have learned this week that God is with us always and available to us at all times. There is never a time he isn’t by your side, and you have the profound privilege of carrying his presence with you everywhere you go. As you practice sensitivity, God will be faithful to show up and move in amazing ways. May this Christmas season be blessed beyond measure as you seek to show the world his love.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:17, and today's worship is Where You Are by Bridgetown Music.

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Drawing from the Endless Well Dec 22, 2020

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As we begin to wrap up our week on drawing near to God, today we’ll explore what it means to draw from the endless well of living water and life available to us in Christ. In a season where consumerism is at an all-time high, God is inviting us to draw from his wellsprings of life for true satiation and satisfaction in him. Allow God to remind you afresh today of his love and ability to meet every need and longing in your heart.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 4:10, and today's worship is The Blessing by Elevation Worship.

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Solitude with Emmanuel Dec 21, 2020

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How often are you alone with God? Truly alone, pulled away from the rest of the world, in the quiet and stillness of his presence? I believe God is beckoning his people this holiday season to experience his Immanuel, God with us, nearness. Our souls need it, and God longs for it. Just as you desire to experience his presence and peace, God wants to experience your nearness too, simply because he loves you. May you be encouraged and motivated today to get truly alone with the Father in these days.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 1:14, and today's worship is O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by First15 Worship.

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