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Worship through song is one of the most powerful ways to connect directly to the love, compassion, power, and grace of God. In worship, walls we’ve placed between God and us get torn down, just as God tore the veil at the death of Christ. In worship, our hearts become soft, aware, and open to the glorious majesties of God’s nearness. In worship, God makes his nearness known to us and fills us anew with the power of his manifest presence.   Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 132:7, and today's worship is Psalm 34 by Shane & Shane . – Thank you so much for listening to today’s podcast. If you’re looking to engage in worship in a deeper way today, you can find some fresh worship videos on the blog section of our website, first15.org.    Thanks so much for listening, and may God bless you as you seek him today.  

As we finish this week on living an abundant life, today we’ll explore where we’re placing our priorities, hopes, fears, and affections. God doesn’t want us to spend our days waiting for heaven, but instead wants to shift our perspective to see that eternity has already begun. Though we spend our days on earth, they matter immensely. And nothing is wasted or pointless in the eyes of God. So how would he have us spend our days?   Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 3:11. Today's worship is Taste of Eternity by Bellarive. – Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast, the last in our week-long look at living an abundant life.    And make sure to come back tomorrow, where we’ll start our series on exploring seven different avenues down which we can venture to seek God and experience his presence every day. I know that tomorrow will take us all deeper in our experience and relationship with our good, and loving Father.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him

Living an abundant life means letting go of lies and past sin patterns that hinder us. These lies and bad habits can often feel comfortable, but they are truly keeping you from experiencing abundant life every single day. The best truth of all is that they have no power or authority in your life anymore through the power of Jesus. Once we release the lies and old patterns of thinking and acting, we will see new life spring up in our lives everywhere we look. May this be the case for each of us today. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 103:2-4, and today's worship is Never Be The Same by First15 Worship feat. Ashley & Bryan McCleery.   --   With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen to First15, and right now we are offering 2

A huge aspect of living an abundant life is the realization your life has purpose and meaning. God truly has a beautiful plan for his glory and your good set before the foundations of the earth, not only for mankind, but for your life. As we begin wrapping up our week on living an abundant life, I hope you leave today encouraged, envisioned and empowered.   Our Scripture for today comes from  Ephesians 2:10, and today's worship is  Everything You Are by First15 Worship feat. John Mark Kohl. -- Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast on eternal impact.   Making an impact is ultimately all about people. Whenever Jesus encountered a person in need he sensed God leading him to help, he dropped everything and put all his attention on that person. Your highest calling related to impact is love. If you get the opportunity today, follow the example of Jesus and give someone all of your time and attention while you're with them, and experience the abundant life that comes from bearing eternal fruit tod

As we continue our week on living an abundant life, today we’ll explore the topic of pursuing Jesus passionately in our daily lives. As we discussed the past couple days, abundant life is a gift, but doesn’t mean it comes without a choice on our part to receive. Open your heart to the Father today, and allow your mind to be renewed to the good life he has for you. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:8, and today's worship is Since Your Love by United Pursuit (ft Brandon Hampton) -- With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen to First15, and right now we are offering 25% off when you choose any three or more of our devotionals. Go to first15.org/store and use coupon code Devo25 at checkout! You can also find the link and coupo

Living an abundant life here and now is as simple as tapping into the rich, boundless, intimate relationship God has made available to us with him through the sacrifice of Jesus. We tend to believe so many lies about the Father’s heart for us, when he really has made it so simple for us to come to him. God is for us and desires to walk closely with us, all we have to do is say yes to his invitation. Will you consider saying yes today? Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 3:20, and today's worship is Jireh by Justin Bieber & Chandler Moore.   -   Thank you so much for listening to today’s podcast.    If this podcast is producing fruit in your life, would you take a moment and ask yourself, is there anyone else I should share this with?    Spending time alone with God alongside others in your life is a really powerful motivator in going deeper in our glorious relationship with God. So if anyone comes to mind, I hope you’ll take a moment today to share this with them.    Have a wonderful rest

Did you know you have the ability to stir and satisfy the heart of God, here and now? God has given us the ability to choose him here on earth, and nothing blesses the heart of God like his beloved people intentionally turning their hearts toward him. As we examine how to live an abundant life here on earth, today we’ll search out what it means to choose to worship God in our daily lives.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 4:23, and today's worship is Where You'll Find Me by First15 Worship feat. Mark Alan Schoolmeesters. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide! The prayer and worship of King Davi

Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we have been afforded an opportunity to live an incredibly abundant life here on earth. Our God is nearer, more tangible, and has a greater ability to make his presence known than we’ve yet realized. He longs to make his children more in tune and aware of the depths of his love, guidance, empowerment, and nearness. He longs for our days here on earth to be marked by unveiled communion with him. As we look at what it is to live an abundant life here on earth, I pray that your heart will be awakened to the reality of God’s presence and affection in your life.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 6:34, and today's worship is Here Now by Hillsong United. – Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast, God cares about the present, the first in our week-long look at living an abundant life.    If you’re looking for a practical way to practice being present today, one long standing spiritual practice is called breath prayer. Taking just a few minutes

In the last devotional 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 today comes from Romans 6:4. Today's worship is Holy Spirit by Cody Carnes. – Thanks for listening to today’s podcast, the final episode in our series on transformation.    If God has used this space in a meaningful way in your life, and you sense your heart being stirred to support this space financially, you can click a link the description below to give.    Thank you for making these daily devotionals possible.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

  In today’s devotional, we’re going to examine what it means to have a life in Christ and the power of his 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 today comes from John 11:25, and today's worship is Resurrecting by Elevation Worship feat. Mack Brock.   --   With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen

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 today comes from 2 Corinthians 12:9, and today's worship is  Everything You Are by First15 Worship feat. John Mark Kohl. -- Thank you for listening to today’s podcast.    As you go about your day today, notice the times when you feel most weak, when you feel most stressed or overwhelmed. And come tomorrow to meet with God with those needs in mind, inviting him to continue the work he’s done today in your heart and life.    And if today’s devotional was meaningful for you, give the show a fresh rating and review, and make sure to sub

In the middle of our week on transformation, we’re going to take time today to discover how God longs to transform us through experience. Every experience we have in life shapes us in some way. And experiencing God is no different. When we make space to truly experience God, he molds and fashions us into who we were created to be in marvelous ways. May God stir up our faith and our passion to be transformed in his presence right now. Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 3:18, and today's worship is Real Thing by Vertical Worship feat. Sean Curran -- With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen to First15, and right now we are offering 25% off when you choose any three or more of our devotionals. Go to first15.org/store and

In our third devotional in this series on transformation, we’re going to take time today to look at what it means to be continually transformed. We serve a God who is always for us, and always with us. In his power and love, he wants to continually mold and shape us into his likeness, that we might enjoy this life for all it can be. May God stir up our hearts to accept change and transformation in him today as we make space right now for him to come and move. Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 12:1, and today's worship is Never See The End by Mission House.   -   Thanks for listening to today’s podcast on continual transformation.    As you go about your day today, look for ways to invite God to continually transform you. While you’re working, allow him to transform your mood or perspective. While with your family, allow him to guide you into a posture of focus and love. While alone, allow him to fill your time with encouragement and peace.    May God move in amazing ways today as you make space

If our second devotional focusing on transformation, today we’re exploring the ways in which God transforms us into new creations. Every day God longs to make us new, to forgive our sins and mold and fashion us into his likeness. May God do a mighty work today as we make room for him to move, and may we leave this focused time in his presence with a true feeling of being made new.   Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and today's worship is Never Be The Same by First15 feat. Ashley McCleery & Bryan McCleery. -- Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!   The prayer and worship of King

Today we begin a brand new week of devotionals, creating space every day for God to transform us more and more into his likeness. And in today’s devotional, we’re starting with a broader view, looking at what it means to truly seek transformation. May God do a mighty work in our hearts this week as we make room for his presence every day.   Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 51:10, and today's worship is Graves into Gardens by Elevation Worship. – Thanks for listening to today’s podcast on seeking transformation.    As you go about your day today, pay attention to the areas inside your heart and mind that are causing you the most pain, or disturbance. Maybe it’s something robbing your peace, maybe it’s a temptation that constantly overwhelms you. And make sure to bring those areas with you, aware of them and present with them, as we seek transformation together again tomorrow. These times alone with God become more and more powerful, the more we focus our attention on the areas God most wants to hea

  In our last episode of this week on renewal, today we’re looking at what it means to have a renewal of perspective. Lately for me, it seems like the difference between a bad day and a good day is simply just a difference in my perspective. And there’s hardly anything more empowering that realizing that we have the ability to change how we think, to shift our perspective, and therefore change how we feel and how we act. So may God give us the power and courage to choose the right perspective today, to see the world and our lives through his eyes.   Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 2:17. Today's worship is Only Jesus by Brian Johnson. – Thanks for listening to today’s devotional, the last of our series on renewal.   Tomorrow we’ll begin a brand new series on transformation, looking at how we can live in a lifestyle of ongoing transformation in communion with our powerful, loving God.    If you're new to this daily devotional, or maybe you’ve been engaged but haven’t taken the time to subscrib

As we near the end of our week-long series on renewal, today we’re going to invite God to bring a renewal of conscience to our hearts and mind. That our perspectives and beliefs about ourselves would be washed clean in God’s mercy and grace. May God empower us to see ourselves the way he does as we spend meaningful time in his presence today. Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 10:22, and today's worship is Born Again by Cory Asbury.   --   With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen to First15, and right now we are offering 25% off when you choose any three or more of our devotionals. Go to first15.org/store and use coupon code Devo25 at checkout! You can also find the link and coupon code in the podcast description. Whether yo

In today’s devotional, we’re going to invite God to renew within us a true sense of purpose. Throughout the day I find my heart wandering to all sorts of purposes, some good, and some bad. But every day life teaches me that the one purpose that leads to the greatest measure of life and joy, is the pursuit of God. Not the pursuit of religion, but the authentic pursuit of relationship. May the Holy Spirit reveal within us the true reason we were created, and guide us down the path of purpose today in his presence.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:16, and today's worship is  The Story I'll Tell by Maverick City. -- Thank you for listening to today’s devotional.    If you have a clearer sense of purpose after your time of prayer, I want to encourage you to take just a few moments after this episode stops playing, to simply rest in that sense of purpose.    If today’s episode was meaningful for you, consider giving us a quick 30 second review, and taking just 10 seconds to give us a rating. And

In the middle of this week-long series on renewal, today we’re going to make room for God to renew our joy. Joy is something I so often struggle to walk in as I allow the cares and burdens of life to weigh me down. But every morning is a new opportunity to come before our Father, give our cares over to him, and choose again the path of joy. May God guide us today into a meaningful renewal of joy as we set our eyes and hearts on him. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 51:12, and today's worship is You are my joy by United Pursuit  -- With all the emotional and spiritual challenges of our time, one thing is clear — true peace is only found in the midst of God’s presence. Yet finding that quiet space to be alone with God and receive his abounding love is not always easy. We love having you follow along with us each day wherever you read or listen to First15, and right now we are offering 25% off when you choose any three or more of our devotionals. Go to first15.org/store and use coupon code Devo25

In our third devotional on seeking renewal from our good and loving God, today we’re going to look at what it means to have a renewal of our first love. What, who we love first, makes all the difference in how we spend our days, and how we spend our moments. And unless God is our first love, the one we’re giving all of our hearts to, life will always feel out of balance, and lacking the fullness of fulfillment. May God guide us to a deeper love of him today as we open our hearts and hands to meet with him. Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 2:4, and today's worship is First Love by Josie Buchanan.   -   Thanks for listening to today’s devotional.    As you go about your day today, try and notice what or who has your heart. For today, don’t try and change anything, just simply be aware. Awareness of where our passion lies by looking at our time, talent, and treasure, is the first and sometimes biggest step towards transformation and renewal.    If today’s episode was meaningful for you, consi