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Living from the Heart - April 8 Apr 08, 2019

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In the last episode of this series on God’s pursuit of our hearts, we’re wrapping it all up by looking at what it means to live from the heart. There are so many places to live from, so many different ways to go about a day. But God, in his power and love, wants to free us to live from the heart, to share with the world who we truly are, and how he is fully meeting with us. May God use our time today to empower us to advance his kingdom in meaningful, authentic ways.

Our Scripture for day comes from Psalm 62:8, and today's worship is Hills and Valleys by Tauren Wells.

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The Spirit and the Heart - April 7 Apr 07, 2019

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As we near the end of our week looking at how God is after our hearts, today we’re going to look at how the Holy Spirit connects with the heart, and take time to today to invite the Holy Spirit to do a meaningful work in and through us. There’s no greater gift God gives every day than the gift of relationship with him through the Spirit. May he come and meet us right now, and reveal God’s love in a fresh way.

Our Scripture for day comes from 1 Corinthians 6:19, and today's worship is Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music featuring Michael Ketterer.

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Be Who You Are - April 6 Apr 06, 2019

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at the opportunity God gives us every day to simply be who we are. His pursuit of our hearts frees us as we experience his unconditional, all-encompassing love. So as we open our hearts to his loving pursuit today, I pray that God would do a mighty work of freedom in our hearts.

Our Scripture for day comes from Psalm 139:13, and today's worship is Who You Say I Am by Hillsong Worship featuring Brooke Fraser.

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An Open Heart - April 5 Apr 05, 2019

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In the middle of our week looking at how God is after our hearts, in today’s devotional we’re going to focus on what it means to live with an open heart. Every day, every moment is an opportunity to live with an open heart, or to live with walls up around our hearts. And God’s pursuit of us, his steadfast love, affords us a pathway to open ourselves with confidence and security. May he fills us with courage and grace today as we experience his nearness together.

Our Scripture for day comes from Proverbs 4:23, and today's worship is Open Space by Housefires featuring Kirby Kaple.

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Identity of the Heart - April 4 Apr 04, 2019

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In our third devotional discovering the reality that God is after our hearts, today we’re going to look at how our hearts reveal our identity. May God call out from within us who he’s truly made us to be as we draw near to him in his presence.

Our Scripture for day comes from Isaiah 43:1, and today's worship is Mistakes by Influence Music featuring Melody Noel.

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Made for Relationship - April 3 Apr 03, 2019

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In our second devotional seeking to discover God’s pursuit of our hearts, today we’re going to spend time looking at our true purpose, why you and I were created. Every day, every moment is an opportunity to choose the purpose for which we’re living. But only living in line with our true purpose has the power the produce an abundant life. May God reveal his purpose behind our creation today, and may he make central to our lives his pursuit and love in a fresh way today.

Our Scripture for day comes from Jeremiah 24:7, and today's worship is You Waited by Travis Greene.

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God's Relentless Pursuit - April 2 Apr 02, 2019

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In today’s devotional we’re beginning a brand new series, focusing on the fact that God is first and foremost, after our hearts. In a world that defines us by what we do, God looks at who we are. May we openly accept his gaze today, with faith in our hearts that he always looks at us with grace. And may his pursuit of our hearts stir up a pursuit within us of his heart, setting out every morning to experience the fullness of his love and compassion.

Our Scripture for day comes from Psalm 23:6, and today's worship is Reckless Love by Cory Asbury.

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Resurrection Culture Part 2 - April 1 Apr 01, 2019

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In the last episode of this week on transformation, we’re going to wrap up this focus by finishing our exploration into establishing a resurrection culture. May God continue this work of ongoing transformation, as we invite him to resurrect us in meaningful, fresh ways today.

Our Scripture for day comes from Romans 6:4, and today's worship is Spirit of the Living God by Meredith Andrews.

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Resurrection Culture Part 1 - March 31 Mar 31, 2019

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In today’s podcast, we’re going to begin a quick two day devotional as we look forward to Easter in the next few weeks, by asking God to build within us a culture of resurrection. We think of resurrection primarily as the specific time when Jesus returns, and begins the process of finally making all things right. But the reality is that God invites us into a lifestyle of resurrection every day. Every day he wants to make us new, to renew us, transform us, and mold and fashion us more into his likeness. May God build within us a powerful culture of resurrection today as we draw near to his transformative love and presence.

Our Scripture for day comes from John 11:25, and today's worship is Resurrecting by Elevation Worship featuring Mack Brock.

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God Meets Us in Our Weakness - March 30 Mar 30, 2019

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at how God transforms us as we allow him to meet us at our place of weakness. You were never created to be self-sufficient, to have no need of relationship with God. Contrary to what the world tells us every day, weakness can actually be a tremendous source of strength when we allow God to meet us powerfully in humility. May God replace pressure and pride with peace and humility today as we meet with him right now.

Our Scripture for day comes from 2 Corinthians 12:9, and today's worship is Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Hillsong Worship featuring Taya Smith.

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