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Surrender Feb 24, 2020

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Fullness of life and surrender are inextricably linked. As we begin to wrap up our week on diving into the fullness of life, today we’ll explore the concept of surrendering to Jesus. May you be encouraged instead of burdened and take whatever next steps necessary to give Jesus your all.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 10:39, and today's worship is Find Me by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.

First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website.

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

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Understanding Feb 23, 2020

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This week as we dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, we’ll look today at the biblical concept of understanding and how it relates to experiencing God. May God shift your perspective today and bring you into greater fullness of life in your relationship with him. What’s beautiful about God is that no matter where you’re at in your walk with him, there is always more.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalms 145:18, and today's worship is Remember by Bryan and Katie Torwalt.

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

Faith and Trust Feb 22, 2020

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Are you standing on sinking sand? Or do you feel the ground firm beneath your feet? Assess your heart in this moment. Are you living in fear? Are you shaken as things appear to be falling apart? Allow your answers to be indicators of whether or not you’re placing your faith and trust in God alone. The Lord is a firm foundation, and the only solid place to place your trust. In diving deeper today, we’re going to secure our foundation in the only steady hope—Jesus.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 9:10, and today's worship is Be Still by Hillsong Worship.

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

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

Acknowledging our Need Feb 21, 2020

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As we dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us this week, looking at the concept of acknowledging our need for God is essential. We will never taste the fullness of God’s sufficient grace until we learn to live low, acknowledging our need and weakness before the Lord. So many of us are fearful of appearing weak and work our fingers to the bone to feel sufficient within ourselves. The only path to true power and freedom comes through embracing our need and lack. May you experience that freedom and strength from God today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 73:26, and today's worship is Refresh Me by Leeland.

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

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

Honesty before Man Feb 20, 2020

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As we continue to dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, today we’ll explore what it means to live honestly before man. In a world of facades and striving, God wants to offer us freedom and confidence to be fully who he has made us to be. May you learn to value to honesty above all else in dealing with those around you and find joy and peace abundant.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 8:21, and today's worship is Kyrie Eleison by Vineyard Worship.

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

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

Be Yourself - Guided Meditation Feb 19, 2020

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Every morning you’re faced with a choice, two postures you can take.

One choice you have is a posture of protection, creating different versions of yourself for different people, accommodating the perceived desires and perspectives of others around you.

The other choice you have is a posture of honesty, choosing to be your authentic self with every person, regardless of how they’ll treat you, confident and comfortable in the fact that God loves you just as you are no matter what anyone around you tells you.

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

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Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

Honesty Before God Feb 19, 2020

Show notes

Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?

In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we’re going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.

Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.

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God’s goodness over our lives far exceeds anything we’ve experienced. We’ve only yet splashed around in the shallows of God’s deep love and mercy. In order to dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, we must learn how to posture our hearts. May your relationship with God be enriched this week as you position yourself to receive all your loving heavenly Father has to give.

Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 4:13, and today's worship is If I'm Honest by Megan Brown.

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Living Honestly Feb 18, 2020

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In the last devotional in our series on honesty, today we’re going to focus simply on what it means to live honestly every day. My hope for today is that God will empower us all to continue this journey of honesty and humility on a daily basis. Let’s open up our hearts in real, intentional ways today, as we experience the power and love of our heavenly Father.

Our Scripture for today comes from James 1:26, and today's worship is Out of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger.

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Align your Heart with God’s True Intention

Your heart, that place that holds your identity, affections, emotions, uniqueness, could not be more valuable.

And in a world that is constantly vying for your heart, asking for your time, energy, and affection, learning to guard and nourish your heart could not be more important.

Heart is the second issue of our printed devotionals for this year, and is the perfect way to experience the content of First15 in February.

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Freedom in the Light Feb 17, 2020

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As we near the end of our week on honesty, today we’re going to discover together how there is freedom in the light. Any part of our lives in which we’re walking in darkness, living isolated and unknown, makes space for our hearts to be chained to thoughts and temptations God wants to set us free from. So may the Spirit lead us into the light today, and may we find the courage to follow him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 42:16, and today's worship is Let There Be Light by Hillsong Worship.

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

Align your Heart with God’s True Intention

Your heart, that place that holds your identity, affections, emotions, uniqueness, could not be more valuable.

And in a world that is constantly vying for your heart, asking for your time, energy, and affection, learning to guard and nourish your heart could not be more important.

Heart is the second issue of our printed devotionals for this year, and is the perfect way to experience the content of First15 in February.

Click HERE to get your copy of Heart today and start aligning your heart with God’s true intent!

Fully Loved Feb 16, 2020

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As we continue our week focusing on honesty, today we’re going to look at how true honesty affords us the ability to be more fully loved. At the foundation of it all, we’re all searching for love. And the fullness of love can only be experienced when we allow true love to find its way into every part of us by bringing who we fully are into our relationships. May God love us powerfully today as we make space to be more honest with him and ourselves.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 54:10, and today's worship is Lean Back by Capital City Music.

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

Align your Heart with God’s True Intention

Your heart, that place that holds your identity, affections, emotions, uniqueness, could not be more valuable.

And in a world that is constantly vying for your heart, asking for your time, energy, and affection, learning to guard and nourish your heart could not be more important.

Heart is the second issue of our printed devotionals for this year, and is the perfect way to experience the content of First15 in February.

Click HERE to get your copy of Heart today and start aligning your heart with God’s true intent!