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What is Christian Meditation? Jan 07, 2020

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In our last day focusing on getting back the basics of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to focus on what it means to meditate as a Christian. There is so much life to be had in the practice of meditation. And there is so much history within Christianity around this wonderful practice of meditating. May the encouragements of Scripture and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit lead each of us to an embracing of this incredible opportunity in Christian meditation.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 1:2-3, and today's worship is Hidden by United Pursuit.

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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The Presence of God Jan 06, 2020

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As we near the end of our week getting back to the basics of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to take time today to look simply at the presence of God. As mysterious as it may sound, God’s presence is meant to be a regular part of all our lives. Just as we experience the nearness of those we do life with every day, and the fruit of them simply being with us, God wants us to experience his nearness as well. My hope is that today the presence of God is demystified a bit, and becomes a regular part of every day we set aside to meet with him. He’s done so much to be close to us, and I can’t wait to see how he fills the space we set aside for him today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 139:7, and today's worship is Nearness by Bethel Music.

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Commuion with God Jan 05, 2020

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Today we’ll explore what I hope is the fruit of every day’s devotional, communion with God. We serve a God who is simply after being with us. Every moment of every day is a chance to let God in, to live in real restored relationship with him.

May God guide us ever closer to him as we create room for him to fill right now.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4-5, and today's worship is Come to the River by Housefires.

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What is Prayer? Jan 04, 2020

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Today we’re going to look at what I believe is the most life-giving aspect of daily time alone with God, prayer. There are so many ideas out there about what prayer should be. Today my hope is to clarify what prayer can mean for you and me in this space we’re creating for God’s presence by looking at Scripture together. And then ultimately, making space today to really pray. My hope is that today clarifies a pathway for us that we can walk every day into deeper relationship with God.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 14:15, and today's worship is Find Me by Jonathan & Melissa Helser.

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What is a Devotional? Jan 03, 2020

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This week we’re spending time breaking down the individual components of First15 by sharing God’s desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but every now and then we will cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God to greater depths. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

Today in our week-long focus on the foundations of a quality time alone with God, we’re going to look at the devotional piece of our times together. I’m so excited to share with you my heart behind writing what you hear every day, and I know that our time together will help you get even more out of this space for God’s presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:16, and today's worship is Head to the Heart by United Pursuit.

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What Is Worship? Jan 02, 2020

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Today we’ll continue our week looking at the foundation of a quality time alone with God by looking at the value of worship. Worship is perhaps the most foundational part of a quality time alone with God. It takes what can so often be a self-centered time, and empowers us to put God, with all his love and goodness, right at the center of our time instead.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 59:16, and today's worship is Only Jesus by Brian and Jenn Johnson.

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What Does it Mean to Have Time Alone with God Jan 01, 2020

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This week we’ll spend time breaking down the individual components of First15 by sharing God’s desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but every now and then we will cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God to greater depths. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:8, and today's worship is Not In A Hurry by United Pursuit.

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Make Space for God to Fill Dec 31, 2019

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In the last podcast of this year, we’re going to take time to simply make space for God to fill.

Whenever we make a little room in our day, and in our hearts for God, it always amazes me how he can fill us with exactly what we need. So today, simply make room for God for whatever you need most, and allow him to fill that space with his good and perfect nearness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 46:10, and today's worship is Open Space by Housefires.

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Dream Dec 30, 2019

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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, 2019

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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 Never See The End by Bethel Music.

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