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Vision for Community Dec 01, 2020

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As we begin to wrap up our week on boundaries and vision, today we’ll explore having clear vision for community. All of us will likely fall in different places with this topic today. It is my prayer you discover what is healthy and God-ordained for you in regards to community—and that may look completely different than someone else! We all have different capacity, and it’s very important to remember that as we discuss living life with others in community. May our hearts be open today to whatever the Lord might speak.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 18:20, and today's worship is We Love Your Name by Jaye Thomas & Chris Tofilon.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Vision for Work Nov 30, 2020

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Many of us are in a very necessary need of vision for and boundaries around our work. This may be one of the most important topics we discuss all week. We spend so many hours a day working, this time must surely be important. May you discover God’s heart for your work, and find deep purpose and joy today as you submit to God’s vision and boundaries for it.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 90:17, and today's worship is I am No Victim by Kristene DiMarco.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Vision for Others Nov 29, 2020

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As we continue our week on vision and boundaries, today we’ll explore what it looks like to have vision for loving and serving others well. Is loving people something you do intentionally? Or is something you believe will happen effortlessly as you live your life? Sometimes God is asking us to intentionally discover vision for certain seasons, and is specific about ways we could minister to or bless someone. Today may we learn how to serve people in a healthy, intentional way with good boundaries and vision.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:4, and today's worship is Revival's In The Air by Bethel Music.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Vision for Yourself Nov 28, 2020

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Today we will take some time for ourselves, something we’re often not very good at doing. The reality is God cares deeply for you before you can do anything for him, and he wants that truth to settle deeply into our hearts today. We will be exploring what it means to have vision for ourselves holistically. How do we set ourselves up for success emotionally, physically and spiritually? The truth is you matter, and it’s my prayer you are strengthened and encouraged today.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:10, and today's worship is Eyes on You by Mosaic MSC.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Vision for God Nov 27, 2020

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As we focus this week on boundaries for life and vision, today we’ll explore what it would look like to have the right priorities in place in our relationship with God. Many of us live as though God has a long list of expectations for us to meet. Today may God’s priorities for us become our own, and may we set the necessary boundaries in place to keep our priorities in the correct order.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4, and today's worship is Secret Place by Bridgetown Music.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Being a Person of Vision Nov 26, 2020

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We serve a God of boundaries. In his limitless capacity, endless creativity, and boundless existence he still chose to create boundaries. He still had vision for what was good, right, pleasing, and perfect. And as children made in his image, we are to live, think, and create as he does. In a world marked by busyness from seemingly infinite opportunities, it’s important now more than ever for us to create boundaries. May you find freedom and joy this week as you receive vision and set boundaries under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 29:18, and today's worship is Be Thou My Vision by Audrey Assad.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin Nov 25, 2020

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In today’s devotional, the last in our series on the parables, we’ll be looking at the parables of the lost sheep and coin. May you discover today how precious you are in the eyes of God. And may you be empowered to see yourself, your value, as he does.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:4-7, and today's worship is Extravagant by Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Cook.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son Nov 24, 2020

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As we near the end of our week on the parables, today we’re going to look at the parable of the prodigal son. Hanging in my office is a print of Rembrandt’s depiction of this biblical scene. It’s hard for me to think of another passage of Scripture that produces such continual fruit in my life on a daily basis. May these words of Jesus redefine our relationship with God for the better today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:21-24, and today's worship is Abba by Jonathan & Melissa Helser.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Nov 23, 2020

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One of my favorite stories is the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector. Through this story, Jesus makes it abundantly clear how we’re to come before God. May we today begin a fresh revival of humility in the church as we humble ourselves before God in prayer and honest worship. I want to encourage you to be open and vulnerable as you approach the Lord today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 18:10-14, and today's worship is No One Beside by Elevation Worship.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Parable of the Lamp on a Stand Nov 22, 2020

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As we continue to look at the profound, life-transforming concepts Jesus shared through parables, today we’ll focus on the parable of the lamp on a stand. May what might’ve once been a concept that caused many of us to feel pressure, now bring forth peace, purpose and freedom in God’s love and identity for us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:14-15, and today's worship is Let There Be Light by Bryan & Katie Torwalt.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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