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God Longs to Share His Will Jan 26, 2020

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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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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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God Longs for Us to Know His Truth Jan 25, 2020

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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 Your Word by Hillsong Worship.

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God Longs for Us to Know His Voice Jan 24, 2020

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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, 2020

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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, 2020

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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 Insatiable by Kim Walker-Smith.

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Living from Union Jan 21, 2020

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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 Maverick City.

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!

Making the Most of Our Time Jan 20, 2020

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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 Build My Life by Pat Barrett.

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Jesus is the Center Jan 19, 2020

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Like we said at the beginning of the week, this life is marked by a single choice: who or what will we center our lives around? Today we will look to the person of Jesus Christ. He is the first and the last; everything was created for him, by him and through him. To center your life around anyone else is futile and empty. As we look to Jesus today, may our eyes be fixed on his eternal goodness and glory. Allow your heart to be stirred in adoration, worship and devotion to the only true King this world has even known.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 9:6, and today's worship is Way Maker by The Christ Church Choir feat. Jenn Crider.

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The Fruit of Abiding Jan 18, 2020

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Every Christian I know wants to live an effective life for Jesus. The key to succeeding in this is abiding in him. Abiding in Christ is foundational to centering your whole life around God. Tapping into Christ’s presence and power is what will allow you to bear good fruit in this life. It is my hope that after today you are more equipped and empowered to live out a life centered about God.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:5, and today's worship is Abide With Me by Audrey Assad.

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Seeing God as Our Father Jan 17, 2020

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Seeing God correctly is essential to centering your life around him and his presence. Many of us have a tainted view of earthly fathers, but today God wants to renew your view of him as your perfect heavenly Father. As we grow in understanding of God’s perfect love and relation to us, may centering your life around his presence come naturally.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 8:6, and today's worship is Run to the Father by Cody Carnes.

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