First15 Devotional

As we continue our series, allowing God to prepare us as the new year approaches, today we'll make space for God to create new beginnings in our lives. Every one of us needs a new beginning in some way, a fresh start in some area of our life. And this season heading into the new year is a perfect time to allow God to fill us with new life. May you get a real sense of redemption and grace today as we seek the heart of God together. Our Scripture for today comes from Lamentations 3:22-24, and today's worship is Whisper by Jason Upton. Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.

As this year comes to a close, it's vital that we take time to both reflect on what God has done and allow him to prepare us for what's to come. A new year marks a fresh opportunity to center our lives around the goodness of God. I pray that as you begin looking toward what is to come you will make space to gain God's perspective, ground your hopes and pursuits on his grace, and celebrate all that God has done and is doing. May your time with God this week be filled with the loving presence of your heavenly Father. Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 3:1, and today's worship is The Farmer and the Field by Jason Upton.  Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the first in our 6 day wrap up of this years devotionals.  I truly believe that God has so much he wants to do in this small season in between Christmas and New Years. He has specific ways he wants to speak to you, guide you, and re-envision you for the year that's to come.  So make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss an episode.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Whatever is happening in your life today, there is joy to be found in the reality that Christ came for you, wants to make his presence known in your life, and that he will come again. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 1:8, and today's worship is Joy to the World + Joy Of The World by Naomi Raine, Todd Galberth, Mav City Gospel Choir. Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, Overflowing Joy. And Merry Christmas to you and your family.  If you're looking for another reflection on what Christmas means, and how you can soak up all of the goodness of today in the midst of the busyness, I've just written a fresh blog for our website. You can find a link in the description below.  I hope your Christmas is filled with joy, peace, and all the goodness of Christ's presence in your life. Merry Christmas, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Christmas is a time where we as believers celebrate God's heart to write himself into our story. Prior to Jesus we had no real picture of God's love. All we had to know him by was through stories of old and commandments written into law. But only in Jesus was a pathway created whereby we could walk in intimacy with the Father again. Only in Jesus was the veil torn allowing God's manifest presence into the earth. We owe all that we have to Jesus. We owe all that we have to Christmas. Our Scripture for today comes from John 6:51, and today's worship is Noel by Chris Tomlin feat Lauren Daigle.  Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, the first in our two-day celebration of Christmas.  As you go about your day, looking forward to the joy of Christmas day tomorrow, try and take a few moments to simply let God be with you. Allow the truth of what Christmas is all about to invade your reality, celebrating the fact that Jesus came for you by allowing him to make his presence known in a real way today.  May these days draw you ever closer to Emmanuel, God with you, this Christmas.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we finish our week on drawing near to God this Advent season, today we'll focus outward on how we can carry the presence of Christ into our spheres of influence. We have learned this week that God is with us always and available to us at all times. There is never a time he isn't by your side, and you have the profound privilege of carrying his presence with you everywhere you go. As you practice sensitivity, God will be faithful to show up and move in amazing ways. May this Christmas season be blessed beyond measure as you seek to show the world his love. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:17. Today's worship is Make Me A Vessel by Vessel Collective.   Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the last in our week-long focus on drawing near.  Tomorrow we're starting a quick two day series focusing specifically on Christmas. My hope and prayer is that these next two devotionals really root and ground us in the goodness of God, and equip us to soak up every bit of God's goodness in these two wonderful days.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him. 

As we begin to wrap up our week on drawing near to God, today we'll explore what it means to draw from the endless well of living water and life available to us in Christ. In a season where consumerism is at an all-time high, God is inviting us to draw from his wellsprings of life for true satiation and satisfaction in him. Allow God to remind you afresh today of his love and ability to meet every need and longing in your heart. Our Scripture for today comes from John 4:10, and today's worship is Endless by Cory Asbury.   Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

How often are you alone with God? Truly alone, pulled away from the rest of the world, in the quiet and stillness of his presence? I believe God is beckoning his people this holiday season to experience his Immanuel, God with us, nearness. Our souls need it, and God longs for it. Just as you desire to experience his presence and peace, God wants to experience your nearness too, simply because he loves you. May you be encouraged and motivated today to get truly alone with the Father in these days. Our Scripture for today comes from John 1:14, and today's worship is Jesus, You're Beautiful by Jason Upton. Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, Solitude with Emmanuel.  The older I get, the more I realize how hard solitude is to come by. As my home is filled with kids, and work gets busier and busier, it can be so difficult to make space to simply be quiet with God. But I'm also learning that the harder it gets, the more important it probably is.  So as you go about your day today, take time to simply recognize your need for quiet. And if possible, find little moments throughout your day where you can make some space to rest in solitude.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

In the midst of this crazy season, it is important to remain sensitive to the Spirit of God. It can be so easy to miss out on the uniqueness of this Advent season because we get busy serving, celebrating, shopping. We are all guilty of it. But I can promise you, if you commit yourself to practicing sensitivity this Advent season, you will be so blessed for it. Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 5:15-17, and today's worship is Whisper by Jason Upton. Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.

Sometimes we just need a reminder that things with God are simple, and the weight of our experiencing God is not on us or dependent upon our ability to be spiritual. Jesus wants to remind us today of how he is pursuing our hearts in this life, and all we need to do is say yes. May you find God today as you open your heart to him, and experience the rest that his presence brings. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:19, and today's worship is Come Closer by Mark & Sarah Tilman.  Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.  Across all our platforms we're taking time today to give our readers and listeners a way to support this space for God's presence. Resources like this daily devotional are funded entirely by our readers. So if God has been moving in your life, and in the lives of others around you, consider supporting First15 today so we can put this resource in the hands of someone else just like you.  Go to supportfirst15.org to give today to First15 today  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we spend the week focusing on drawing near to God this Christmas season, today we'll explore a fun concept. Every morning is like Christmas morning when you know and walk with God. God is so, so good. And he desires for us to walk in the gifts of his goodness all the days of our lives. May we reorient our thinking so that each morning with God is more exciting than the next as we experience afresh his love and kindness. Our Scripture for today comes from Lamentations 3:22-23, and today's worship is Morning Song by Steffany Gretzinger. Thanks for listening to today's podcast, the second in our week-long focus on drawing near to God.  As you go about your day today, what's one way you can create some space to receive gifts from God throughout your day? Maybe it's pausing for a moment at the start of every hour, taking a deep breath, and letting God in. Whatever it is, may you find joy and purpose in the gifts of God given to you out of his love for you.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

The Christmas season is a powerful and unique time of year to remember that Jesus came to make a way for us to be near God. In his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus built a bridge between us and God allowing us to have continual, unhindered communion with our Creator. But God can't force us into nearness with him. Even as believers filled with the Holy Spirit, we can choose to live as if God is still far off. So this Christmas season, may we choose to open our hearts to the living God that we might experience fullness of joy in his loving presence. Our Scripture for today comes from James 4:8, and today's worship is As The Deer  by Shane & Shane Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the importance of drawing near.  As we begin this week-long focus on what it means to draw near to God in this busy Christmas season, I want to encourage you to create some space today to think about how you can meet with God consistently across the next few weeks. As your schedule inevitably changes some, how can you get ahead of those changes by finding a place and time you can still commune with God, and rest in his presence?   In the midst of the holiday busyness, may we find peace and rest in relationship with our good and near God.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we end our week looking to Jesus, today we'll explore one of my favorite aspects of his nature: his humility. Jesus, the King of all the earth, the one who has every reason to boast and show his power, chooses the path of humility, of submission, of lowering himself. We have so much to learn from this beautiful King. It is my hope that you are encouraged and challenged today. But also that your heart is burst open and flooded with worship at the beauty of our Jesus. Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:5-7. Today's worship is Humble King by Vineyard Worship. Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the last in our week-long series focusing on Jesus our King.  Tomorrow we begin a new series building into Christmas by looking at what it means to draw near to God in this season. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss out on what God wants to do in your life every day as you create space to meet with him.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

As we begin to wrap up our week celebrating Jesus our King, today we'll celebrate the justice of God. What does it mean for God to be just? Does that stir up fear in you or peace? As we take a closer look at what God's justice means for us, I pray you are filled with immense gratitude and worship today. God has looked on us with so much love. And Jesus, our just King, has done so much on our behalf. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 30:18, and today's worship is Agnus Dei by Brooke Ligertwood, Jenn Johnson, & Chidimah Ubah.   Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

We have spent this week looking at different aspects of Christ's kingship. Today we'll explore how the Lord is merciful in nature toward us and the world. May you come to treasure the mercy of God in your life as we take time today to explore it. He is truly so good to us, and it is fitting for us to celebrate him in all of his goodness. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 9:13, and today's worship is The Manger by Anne Wilson & Josh Turner. Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, The Merciful King. If you have a moment today, would you rate and review our podcast? Sharing your personal experience of how God is meeting with you in this space can both help someone else who needs this guide find it, and help you process how God is moving in your own life.  And if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him. 

As we continue our week exploring various aspects of Jesus' kingship, today we'll celebrate his triumphant nature. What does it mean for God to be triumphant? Like most things with Jesus, the deeper we look, the more we'll find he is contradictory to the ways of this world. His victory is no different. Jesus' victory confounded the Jews on his time, and still confounds many to this day. May the nature of Jesus' triumph astound your heart and provoke worship and awe in you today. Our Scripture for today comes from  John 12:15, and today's worship is Victor's Crown by Darlene Zschech. Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we explore the gift of Jesus this advent season, today we'll dig into what it means for him to be our Savior King. Is salvation just for a time in the future, or could it also be for the here and now? What would it look like to take hold of our salvation this side of heaven, and experience the fruit of eternal life today? May you feel your faith and desire for more be spurred on today as you encounter this Savior King. Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Timothy 2:19, and today's worship is Savior King by Hillsong Worship.  Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, The Savior King.  Jesus doesn't want to only save you for eternity with him, but he wants to save you from anything that would cause you harm right now. What thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives are harming you? What relationships need his healing touch? Look to him as your Healer and Savior today not just in the big things, but the little things as well.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we spend this week to celebrating who Jesus is and what he's done, today we'll remind ourselves of the great authority and victory of Jesus as our King of kings. There is so much peace available to us today found solely in our shared victory with Christ, our King and his sovereignty over all of our circumstances. Allow this victorious King to settle your heart and mind today as you experience his presence. Revel in his power and might. And worship him as the worthy King that he is. Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 19:16, and today's worship is You and You Alone by Upper Room. Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, the King of Kings. As you go about your day today, try and have vision for any time you look to someone or something other than Jesus as you King. Ask yourself questions like, “Who am I serving right now?” “Whose care's matter most to me?”  As you further surrender your life to the King of Kings, you'll discover how good and free life can truly be when it's lived under his leadership. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

What a gift we have in the Christmas season. God himself took on flesh and dwelt among us that we might find eternal relationship in him. His coming serves as a continual reminder of his grace and pursuit of us who are lost without him. As we look to Jesus this week to celebrate who he is and what he's done, may you find life-giving hope and foundational joy. Our Scripture for today comes from John 1:29, and today's worship is Gratitude by Brandon Lake. Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the first in our week-long series focusing on Jesus as our King.  As we're nearing the middle of this Advent season, my hope is that we can create space to really center our hearts around Emmanuel, God with us. And my hope is that this space we're creating for the presence of God together makes this season richer and more full of the joy and peace that can only be found in God.  So if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

As we end our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll dive into his desire for us to know the Father's great love. Knowing the love of God for us is essential to healthy Christian living. God's love is fundamental to our identity as his children and the sacrifice of Jesus. If we aren't rooted and grounded in the unconditional love of God, we will be like untethered buoys being tossed about in the sea. It may seem elementary that God loves you, but I'd encourage you to open your heart afresh to this reality, that God could reveal his love to you in a real and new way today.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:25-26. Today's worship is Goodness of God by Jenn Johnson.     Thank you so much for listening to our final podcast on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. I hope and pray that this week has encouraged you.    Even now, Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, and prays for us. God sees you right where you are, knows your triumphs and struggles, and looks at you with eyes of love. May the reality of Jesus' prayer over you guide you into greater depths of relationship with God.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God's glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let's find out as we explore God's heart and intention behind filling us with his Holy Spirit and giving us his new nature. May your heart and mind be open to God's truth and will for your life today as we seek him together.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:22-24, and today's worship is You Came (Lazarus) by Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser.       Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Today we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer by exploring the topic of sanctification. What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? What does sanctification look like played out in our lives practically? Often the concept of being sanctified is daunting and a bit intimidating. But today God wants to clear up our common misconceptions and help us enter this process with joy. Open your heart to the kindness of Jesus and allow him to give you rest. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:14-19, and today's worship is Give Us Clean Hands by Passion Music.     Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast.    I hope you're enjoying the podcasts so far this week as we're unpacking Jesus' High Priestly prayer together. Today as you go out, know that the Lord is sanctifying you out of his love for you, remaking you in his image, that you could enjoy life as it was meant to be lived.    We've got two more days of looking at this wonderful passage in John 17 together. I hope the end of this week will enrich and bless you life. May God bless you as you seek him today.

Jesus is a joyful King, and we find in his High Priestly Prayer that he desires that his people would be filled with his joy too. We all have a myriad of burdens and things in life that cause us stress and worry. But what does it look like to have deep abiding joy in all circumstances? Today we'll explore that and more. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:13, and today's worship is Joy Is Coming by Todd Galberth (feat. Travis Greene).     Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll explore God's desire to see his people unified. Why would this be important to him? What good could be in unity for us and others? What is Jesus trying to communicate to the world through us? May our hearts be open to the answers we discover today as we take a deeper dive. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:10-11, and today's worship is This Is The Kingdom by Elevation Worship (feat. Pat Barrett).      Thanks for listening to today's podcast on the unity available to us in God.    Whenever conflict arises today, remember that God has a perfect plan to lead you into unity with others around you. Take a moment, if you can't see the path to unity, and ask him to illuminate it for you. A wonderful prayer you can pray is, God help me to see where you're at work in the lives of others around me. Help me to see you in others.”    May God give you a profound sense of connection with your brothers and sisters in the faith today as you seek to live in unity as Jesus' prayed. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we take a deep dive into Jesus's High Priestly prayer in John 17 this week, we will discover together the deep desires of the heart of God. Today we explore Jesus's desire to be known by his people. Isn't it amazing to think the God of the universe desires to be known intimately by you and me? What a beautiful blessing and gift he desires to give each of us. May we take hold of this gift and experience it fully today as we take a closer look. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:3, and today's worship is Out Of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger.     Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.    Rest today in the reality that you were made for relationship. You are not what you do. Who you are is the beloved child of God. When you feel the temptation today to define yourself by your accomplishments, or to seek value from the opinion of others around you, stop and remember that you don't need approval from anyone. The point of life, of all of eternity, is relationship.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

We have a great High Priest who constantly intercedes on our behalf. The Son of God and Man loves you more deeply than you can fathom. He prays for you, that you might walk in the abundant life his death affords you. And in John 17 we get a glimpse into the fullness of his desire for all those who would believe in him. As we dive deeply into the riches of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer this week, may your heart be awakened and your life be transformed by the riches of God's love. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:1-2, and today's worship is King Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood.     Thank you so much for listening to today's devotional.    Stay tuned for the rest of the devotionals this week, as we unpack together this incredible prayer from Jesus. In Jesus' words we find a wonderful picture of God's heart, as God prays to God, a perfect prayer given on our behalf.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

In today's devotional, the last in our series on the parables, we'll be looking at the parables of the lost sheep and coin. May you discover today how precious you are in the eyes of God. And may you be empowered to see yourself, your value, as he does.   Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:4-7, Luke 15:8-10. Today's worship is Where I'll Be Found by Restoration Worship. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the last in our week-long series on vision and boundaries.    Tomorrow we start a brand new series, looking at Jesus as our King, to help us engage our hearts in this beautiful season of advent. My hope is that together we can center our lives around the goodness of who Jesus is, and establish him as our source in this Christmas season.    Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you won't miss an episode. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him. 

As we begin to wrap up our week on boundaries and vision, today we'll explore having clear vision for community. All of us will likely fall in different places with this topic today. It is my prayer you discover what is healthy and God-ordained for you in regards to community—and that may look completely different than someone else! We all have different capacity, and it's very important to remember that as we discuss living life with others in community. May our hearts be open today to whatever the Lord might speak. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 18:20, and today's worship is King Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood.     --   Next week is Giving Tuesday, the one day a year when the world focuses on unleashing radical generosity. And what better cause is there to be radically generous about than helping people connect with God? A generous donor has offered a $25,000 Matching Grant to help reach First15's $110,287 Giving Tuesday goal. This means any gift you give today will be DOUBLED. You and I were made to connect — with others, and most importantly, with God. But many people struggle to find a devotional resource that's easy to understand and relatable to daily life. This is why First15 exists, and I assume it's why you're part of this growing community. You can give your Giving Tuesday gift and have it doubled by visiting supportfirst15.org!   

Many of us are in a very necessary need of vision for and boundaries around our work. This may be one of the most important topics we discuss all week. We spend so many hours a day working, this time must surely be important. May you discover God's heart for your work, and find deep purpose and joy today as you submit to God's vision and boundaries for it. Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 18:10-14, and today's worship is  Mercy by First15 Worship feat. Amanda Cook. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.    We just launched our final campaign for the year, seeking to raise $100,000 to make our final budget goal for the year, so we can start off 2019 on the right foot. Already this year our readers and listeners have been so generous. So in this final campaign of the year, if you haven't yet supported this space we're creating for God's presence, now is the perfect time to do that.    You can find a link in the description below to give.    Thanks so much for listening. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

As we continue our week on vision and boundaries, today we'll explore what it looks like to have vision for loving and serving others well. Is loving people something you do intentionally? Or is something you believe will happen effortlessly as you live your life? Sometimes God is asking us to intentionally discover vision for certain seasons, and is specific about ways we could minister to or bless someone. Today may we learn how to serve people in a healthy, intentional way with good boundaries and vision.   Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:4, and today's worship is Unstoppable God by The War Within.   –   Next week is Giving Tuesday, the one day a year when the world focuses on unleashing radical generosity. And what better cause is there to be radically generous about than helping people connect with God? A generous donor has offered a $25,000 Matching Grant to help reach First15's $110,287 Giving Tuesday goal. This means any gift you give today will be DOUBLED. You and I were made to connect — with others, and most importantly, with God. But many people struggle to find a devotional resource that's easy to understand and relatable to daily life. This is why First15 exists, and I assume it's why you're part of this growing community. You can give your Giving Tuesday gift and have it doubled by visiting supportfirst15.org!  

Today we will take some time for ourselves, something we're often not very good at doing. The reality is God cares deeply for you before you can do anything for him, and he wants that truth to settle deeply into our hearts today. We will be exploring what it means to have vision for ourselves holistically. How do we set ourselves up for success emotionally, physically and spiritually? The truth is you matter, and it's my prayer you are strengthened and encouraged today. Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:10, and today's worship is See A Victory by Elevation Worship.    -   Outro / Wrap Up:   Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, Vision for Yourself.    One of the most challenging things to do can be to simply stop and practice self-awareness. So often we just keep going, ignoring how we're really feeling or doing, and suffer too long as a result.    As you go about your day today, try and set aside time to simply be aware of how you're feeling, what you're thinking, what matters most, what your disappointed with. Often creating space to simply have vision for yourself, not even working to change things, can give us a greater measure of abundant life every day.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him. 

As we focus this week on boundaries for life and vision, today we'll explore what it would look like to have the right priorities in place in our relationship with God. Many of us live as though God has a long list of expectations for us to meet. Today may God's priorities for us become our own, and may we set the necessary boundaries in place to keep our priorities in the correct order. Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4, and today's worship is What I See by Elevation Worship. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.   As you go about your day today, look for opportunities to ask God to give you vision to see him. If you find yourself staring at a really difficult situation, as God to reveal where he is in the midst of it. If you find yourself not knowing which way to go, ask him to illuminate a path.    I hope that you find God in the midst of your day in more meaningful ways as the result of the time you've set aside for him already.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

We serve a God of boundaries. In his limitless capacity, endless creativity, and boundless existence he still chose to create boundaries. He still had vision for what was good, right, pleasing, and perfect. And as children made in his image, we are to live, think, and create as he does. In a world marked by busyness from seemingly infinite opportunities, it's important now more than ever for us to create boundaries. May you find freedom and joy this week as you receive vision and set boundaries under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 29:18, and today's worship is Be Thou My Vision by Audrey Assad. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, being a person of vision, the first in our week-long series on vision and boundaries.    Tomorrow we'll begin looking at what it means to have vision for specific areas in our lives, starting with what it means to have vision for God. My hope is that God opens our eyes tomorrow in specific ways to see how we can live with a closer connection to him, moment by moment.    But for now, have a wonderful rest of your day. And may God bless you as you seek him. 

In today's devotional, the last in our series on the parables, we'll be looking at the parables of the lost sheep and coin. May you discover today how precious you are in the eyes of God. And may you be empowered to see yourself, your value, as he does.   Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:4-7, Luke 15:8-10. Today's worship is Where I'll Be Found by Restoration Worship. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thank you for listening to today's devotional.   Tomorrow we're beginning a brand new series focusing simply on the presence of God. May our connection with him and ability to abide with him grow every morning as we make space for him to fill.    But if God did something significant as you engaged in these stories this week, consider taking 45 seconds or so to write a review. Sharing your story will help you gain a sense of what God's doing in your life, and could be just what someone else needs to dive in to a connected relationship with God every day.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we near the end of our week on the parables, today we're going to look at the parable of the prodigal son. Hanging in my office is a print of Rembrandt's depiction of this biblical scene. It's hard for me to think of another passage of Scripture that produces such continual fruit in my life on a daily basis. May these words of Jesus redefine our relationship with God for the better today. Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:21-24, and today's worship is This Is The Sound by Steffany Gretzinger.     --   Next week is Giving Tuesday, the one day a year when the world focuses on unleashing radical generosity. And what better cause is there to be radically generous about than helping people connect with God? A generous donor has offered a $25,000 Matching Grant to help reach First15's $110,287 Giving Tuesday goal. This means any gift you give today will be DOUBLED. You and I were made to connect — with others, and most importantly, with God. But many people struggle to find a devotional resource that's easy to understand and relatable to daily life. This is why First15 exists, and I assume it's why you're part of this growing community. You can give your Giving Tuesday gift and have it doubled by visiting supportfirst15.org!  

One of my favorite stories is the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector. Through this story, Jesus makes it abundantly clear how we're to come before God. May we today begin a fresh revival of humility in the church as we humble ourselves before God in prayer and honest worship. I want to encourage you to be open and vulnerable as you approach the Lord today. Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 18:10-14, and today's worship is  Mercy by First15 Worship feat. Amanda Cook. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thanks for listening to today's devotional.    As you go about your day today, look for an opportunity to practice humility in a new way. Maybe it will be with your spouse, a child, a coworker, or a complete stranger. Look for a chance to choose humble strength over pride, and pay attention to the effect it has on your heart.    Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we continue to look at the profound, life-transforming concepts Jesus shared through parables, today we'll focus on the parable of the lamp on a stand. May what might've once been a concept that caused many of us to feel pressure, now bring forth peace, purpose and freedom in God's love and identity for us.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:14-15, and today's worship is My Lighthouse by Rend Collective.   –   Next week is Giving Tuesday, the one day a year when the world focuses on unleashing radical generosity. And what better cause is there to be radically generous about than helping people connect with God? A generous donor has offered a $25,000 Matching Grant to help reach First15's $110,287 Giving Tuesday goal. This means any gift you give today will be DOUBLED. You and I were made to connect — with others, and most importantly, with God. But many people struggle to find a devotional resource that's easy to understand and relatable to daily life. This is why First15 exists, and I assume it's why you're part of this growing community. You can give your Giving Tuesday gift and have it doubled by visiting supportfirst15.org!  

Continuing our week on Jesus's parables, we'll look today at the parable of the mustard seed. As we dig into this rich, beautiful parable, may our hearts and minds be enlightened. Take a moment even now to ask God to give you fresh revelation. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 13:31-32, and today's worship is Faith of a Mustard Seed by Jesus Co.    -   Outro / Wrap Up:   Thanks for listening to today's devotional.    As you go about your day today, look for opportunities to allow your faith to grow and produce fruit. Maybe it will be believing for breakthrough in the life of another. Maybe it will be asking for God to move in a supernatural way, and truly believing that he will. Whatever it is, practice faith today and watch as that practice connects you an increasing awareness of God moving in you, around you, and through you.    Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we continue this week allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is, today we'll dive into the parables of the hidden treasure and valuable pearl. Upon learning about God forsaking everything to find us, we'll assess our own hearts and see what they value most in this life. Open your heart today and choose to take an honest look. You might be surprised at what you find.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 13:44, and today's worship is Treasure by Madison Street Worship. – Outro / Wrap Up:   Thanks for listening to today's devotional.    As you go about your day today, what's one act of worship you can give to your loving heavenly Father? What's one way you can demonstrate your love for him?    Know that your Father loves you no matter what, but there's no better experience throughout the day than giving and receiving love with God.    If you're new to our space, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss one of these daily guides to God's presence. And if God did something meaningful in your life today, maybe giving you a specific sense of his love, or giving you the gift of revelation or wisdom today, consider taking a moment to leave a rating and write a review of your experience.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God's heart of pursuit and love. This week we're going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus. Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook. – Outro / Wrap Up: Thanks for listening to today's devotional, the first in our week-long series on the parables.  As you head out into your day, try and notice the value of stories. Think about the things happening in your life, and what narrative God might be weaving through your story. Even take a moment or two, if you can, to journal the story of your day, taking time to process what God is doing in and through you. And at the end of today, consider taking a few moments to share your story with someone you love. You never know how your story could truly impact the life of another.  Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we wrap up this week looking at the desires of every heart, we're going to look today at the desire to live a life of significance. God has a plan to use you in ways far beyond what you could ask or imagine, a plan for you to make an eternal impact in the world. As we make space for God to speak and lead today, may he give us a deeper sense of purpose and calling in him.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 25:21. Today's worship is Renew My Mind by Allen Froese. – Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing for greatness.  As you go about the rest of your day, try and recognize when your longing for greatness gets stirred up. And take just a moment to follow it to its source. Is that specific desire a fruit of God, or a fruit of pride or fear? Is it the Spirit leading you to fulfill his purpose for you today, or an opportunity to gain more traction in the pursuit of the world?    And if it's God, take courage and boldly go forth. If it's not, simply notice the desire and let it go.    May you find the daily practice of allowing God to satisfy your longing for greatness to lead you into a deeper and fuller fulfillment of God's wonderful plans for your life.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

In today's devotional, we're going to explore the desire we all share to be passionate. Everyone of us desires to give our lives to something, our passion to something that truly matters. And God has given us all that desire with a perfect plan to satisfy it in a unique way, a way he's perfectly wired each of us for. May each of us get a greater sense of how we can live more wholeheartedly in him today.   The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert. Our Scripture for today comes from Mark 12:30, and today's worship is Love You More by Harvest Bashta.   -- We are so excited to announce our very first First15 Kids Advent Devotional book, Jesus, the Light of the World.  And you can get a copy for your children or grandchildren today! Jesus, the Light of the World is a 25 day devotional written for young readers, ages 6-12. Intended to be started on December 1st, each day of this 25 day devotional includes scriptures, activities, and prayers to help growing believers learn how Jesus was the light that came to heal and save a hurting and broken world.  This resource is foundational, answering questions such as,  Who is Jesus? Why was Jesus born? How does it matter in my life today? “God is a good Father who gives good and perfect gifts. God is also a Father who speaks truth to us! When he tells us the truth, he wants us to trust and believe him even when it's hard. When we trust God's word even when it feels hard, it's called faith. Faith is a gift God gives us, and the amazing thing is, we can always ask God for more.” Request your copy of First15's new kids advent devotional, Jesus, the Light of the World, today by going to supportfirst15.org, and help your kids explore spending time with God each and every day! Again that is supportfirst15.org. The link is also in the podcast description.

In today's devotional we're going to look at the desire we all share to be fully known and fully loved. You and I were made for this. And pursuing that sense of knowledge and love from the world has left so many of us wounded. But the good news is that God has a path for healing, relationship, and love that's void of shame, and wants to guide us down that path today as we create space and follow him together.   The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert. Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 2:4-5, and today's worship is  Hide and Seek by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz. -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast, the longing for intimacy without shame.  As you go about your day today, try and notice whenever you get a sense of shame. And if you're able, take a moment to simply hand that shame over to God. Shame is so destructive, and in union with the Spirit we have available to us a constant healer who wants to deliver us from the destruction shame produces.    And if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you won't miss episodes like tomorrows, where we'll look at the longing to be wholehearted.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

Today as we continue our series looking at the desires of every heart, we're going to take time to recognize and satisfy our desire to be great. The desire to be great within the heart of man has produced tremendous and terrible things. It's produced peace and war, advancement and destruction. And as we look at this desire today, I pray that God reveals the purity and power of it as well as his plans to satisfy it moment by moment, day by day. The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert.   Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 2:9, and today's worship is Firelight by Brother Isaiah. -- We are so excited to announce our very first First15 Kids Advent Devotional book, Jesus, the Light of the World.  And you can get a copy for your children or grandchildren today! Jesus, the Light of the World is a 25 day devotional written for young readers, ages 6-12. Intended to be started on December 1st, each day of this 25 day devotional includes scriptures, activities, and prayers to help growing believers learn how Jesus was the light that came to heal and save a hurting and broken world.  This resource is foundational, answering questions such as,  Who is Jesus? Why was Jesus born? How does it matter in my life today? “God is a good Father who gives good and perfect gifts. God is also a Father who speaks truth to us! When he tells us the truth, he wants us to trust and believe him even when it's hard. When we trust God's word even when it feels hard, it's called faith. Faith is a gift God gives us, and the amazing thing is, we can always ask God for more.” Request your copy of First15's new kids advent devotional, Jesus, the Light of the World, today by going to supportfirst15.org, and help your kids explore spending time with God each and every day! Again that is supportfirst15.org. The link is also in the podcast description.

As we continue our week-long focus on the desires of every heart, today we're going to look at the desire we all share to behold beauty. God has created beauty all around us, beauty we can see and beauty we can feel. And in a world so inundated with false notions of beauty, today my prayer is that God reveals the purity within this longing that resides within each of our hearts, and his perfect plans to satisfy it.   The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 149:4, and today's worship is Beauty by David Funk.    -   Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing for beauty.  As you go about your day today, try and recognize the beauty God has placed all around. Try and be more present in the world you live in, and allow God's creation in all it's forms to stir up your heart to find more enjoyment in him.    Tomorrow we'll look at the longing for greatness. If you're feeling unsatisfied in your accomplishments, like you're not achieving everything you were meant for, you won't want to miss tomorrow's episode. So if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

In today's devotional, we're going to look at the desire we all share for wonder. We serve an absolutely fascinating God – a God who has created a whole world to marvel us. May we set our eyes on him today by the power of the Holy Spirit, that our desire for wonder would be satisfied in relationship with our powerful and good God.   Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 1:22-23, and today's worship is Wonder by Hillsong UNITED. -- Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing for fascination. As you go about your day today, look for opportunities to have your longing for fascination satisfied in God. Allow yourself to take in the world around you, the grandeur of it as well as its fascinating details.    And tomorrow we'll take a look at our longing for beauty, and how God desires to satisfy it in meaningful ways every day.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

All of us have insatiable desires that can only be satisfied in communion with our heavenly Father. The desire to be delighted in, for wonder, to behold glory, and to be someone great are driving forces within each of us. The desire to be fully know and fully loved, to be passionate, and to live a life of significance resound within each of us at the foundation of who we are. God created these desires knowing that they can only be fully satisfied in him—that they would be avenues to deeper relationship with him. As we look at each of these desires individually, I pray your heart would find its fulfillment in the loving nearness of your heavenly Father. The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 62:5, and today's worship is Touch The Sky by Hillsong UNITED. – Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing to be enjoyed.  If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single opportunity for God to satisfy the longings of your heart this week.    Tomorrow we're going to take a look at our longing for fascination. You won't want to miss it.   Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

As we wrap up this week focusing on tilling the soil of our hearts, today we're going to look at the role of hearing God's voice in living open and responsive to God. I know for a lot of us the idea of hearing God speak can be a confusing, sometimes too far out there subject. But as God's children, he wants us to live in communication with him. And through the Holy Spirit, you and I have the ability to hear God speak to our hearts.   May we discover today that we serve a communicative God who loves to talk to his people. And may his voice soften our hearts to receive all that he longs to give us.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 16:13. Today's worship is Here Now (Madness) by Hillsong UNITED. – Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the last in our week-long series on tilling the soil of our hearts. Tomorrow we begin a brand new series taking a deeper look at our topic for today. Every day in the next series we'll look at a new way God speaks, inviting him to deepen our understanding and experience of his voice moment by moment, day by day.    So make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode of this important series. And rate and review the podcast so more believers just like you can find this space we're creating for God's presence.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

In today's devotional, we're going to continue our week long focus on tilling the soil of the heart by looking at the power of prayer. There is no better way to soften our hearts towards God than making space to have a real conversation with him. His voice breaks down our walls. His answers give us the peace and direction we need. And his presence, simply resting in him, builds the solid foundation of connection we need to live open and responsive to him throughout our day.    May God do a mighty work in us today as we discover the power of prayer.   Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 4:6-7, and today's worship is Whisper by Jason Upton.   -- We are so excited to announce our very first First15 Kid's Advent Devotional book, Jesus, the Light of the World.  And you can get a copy for your children or grandchildren today! Jesus, the Light of the World is a 25 day devotional written for young readers, ages 6-12. Intended to be started on December 1st, each day of this 25 day devotional includes scriptures, activities, and prayers to help growing believers learn how Jesus was the light that came to heal and save a hurting and broken world.  This resource is foundational, answering questions such as,  Who is Jesus? Why was Jesus born? How does it matter in my life today? “God is a good Father who gives good and perfect gifts. God is also a Father who speaks truth to us! When he tells us the truth, he wants us to trust and believe him even when it's hard. When we trust God's word even when it feels hard, it's called faith. Faith is a gift God gives us, and the amazing thing is, we can always ask God for more.” Request your copy of First15's new kids advent devotional, Jesus, the Light of the World, today by going to supportfirst15.org, and help your kids explore spending time with God each and every day! Again that is supportfirst15.org. The link is also in the podcast description.

As we near the end of our week focusing on tilling the soil of the heart, today we're going to look at the role of community in positioning ourselves to receive all that God longs to give. God is calling us into a deeper commitment to love others, and be loved by others. He wants to use us and those he's placed around us to guide us deeper into fullness of life. So as we set our eyes on him, may he fill our hearts with compassion and love, and desire to be fully known and fully loved by our communities. Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 12:4-5, and today's worship is  If We Are The Body by Casting Crowns. -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast.   If listening to this podcast today stirred up painful emotions for you, maybe because you've been harmed by those in your community before, I want you to know that there is space for you to focus on healing your heart and finding a group of people that are lifegiving for you. In any community there are problems, but some communities can be especially harmful. But know in the midst of getting healing, that you are still made to love and be loved by others. And if possible, try and keep an open mind and an open heart to God, allowing him to lead you wherever he would have you go.    Make sure to rate and review the podcast today, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day. May God bless you as you seek him.  

As we reach the middle of our week-long focus on tilling the soil of our hearts, today we're going to look at the power of Scripture in receiving all that God longs to give us. Within the pages of Scripture there is a wealth of stories all conveying how God has met with and restored his people from the beginning of civilization. And these stories are powerful resources in softening our hearts towards God, inviting him to meet with us and mold us into his likeness. As we look at the power of Scripture today, may God stir our hearts to spend time every day in the pages of this transformative book. And may Scripture guide us deeper into true relationship with its author. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 1:1-2, and today's worship is Heal our Land by Kari Jobe. -- We are so excited to announce our very first First15 Kid's Advent Devotional book, Jesus, the Light of the World.  And you can get a copy for your children or grandchildren today! Jesus, the Light of the World is a 25 day devotional written for young readers, ages 6-12. Intended to be started on December 1st, each day of this 25 day devotional includes scriptures, activities, and prayers to help growing believers learn how Jesus was the light that came to heal and save a hurting and broken world.  This resource is foundational, answering questions such as,  Who is Jesus? Why was Jesus born? How does it matter in my life today? “God is a good Father who gives good and perfect gifts. God is also a Father who speaks truth to us! When he tells us the truth, he wants us to trust and believe him even when it's hard. When we trust God's word even when it feels hard, it's called faith. Faith is a gift God gives us, and the amazing thing is, we can always ask God for more.” Request your copy of First15's new kids advent devotional, Jesus, the Light of the World, today by going to supportfirst15.org, and help your kids explore spending time with God each and every day! Again that is supportfirst15.org. The link is also in the podcast description.

As we continue this week-long focus on tilling the soil of our hearts, today we're going to look at the power of worship in opening our hearts to receive all that God longs to give. For most of us, worship is something we engage in in a corporate setting. It's a collective expression of adoration and relationship. But worship can be so much more than the songs we sing together. It's a powerful avenue to softening our hearts towards God that we can, and should journey down every day.    As we make space to focus on the power of worship today, may God stir up each of our hearts to worship him with all we are and all we have. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 29:2, and today's worship is Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore) by Elevation Worship.    -   Thanks for listening to today's podcast.   Every day in the podcast episode description there is a link to the worship for the day. So if you're interested in adding worship to your daily rhythm of meeting with God, every day within the podcast you can click that link and go straight to a worship video that relates to the topic for the day.    In addition you can check out some original worship my wife and I wrote and recorded by searching on Spotify or YouTube for First15 worship.    Make sure to subscribe and rate and review the podcast, so more believers just like you can find this space for God's presence.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.