Every day we experience fear in some way. Whether it’s fear over the opinion of others, fear of the future, or fear over the ways and plans of evil, we’re in need of comfort and faith.

 

Today we’re going to spend time focusing on the protection God offers us every day in his goodness and love. May our hearts be comforted and our hands filled with strength as we make space for God to fill.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and today's worship is I Will Rescue You by Lauren Daigle.

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

 

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

 

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

 

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

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It’s vital to the Christian life that we as sons and daughters of the most high God allow our affections to be stirred by the loving, powerful nature of our heavenly Father. Too often we feel that God is distant or separated from us. Too often we allow misconceptions or lies to place a rift between us and experiencing God. So as we spend time this week focusing on God’s character, allow who he is to stir up your desire to know him even more.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:13, and today's worship is Worth It All by First15 Worship feat. Magen Thurman .

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

 

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

 

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

 

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

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In the last episode of this week where we’re seeking to stir up our affections for God, today we’re going to look at God’s faithfulness. You and I can have faith, because God is faithful. His faithfulness lays the foundation we need to love him, follow him, and walk with him. May God draw us closer to him, and give us a greater measure of faith today as we focus on his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Numbers 23:19. Today's worship is God of Faithfulness by Movement Worship.

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections for God by looking at what it means when Scripture calls us his children. As a child of God, you are adopted into the family of the Creator of all. And you have a good, and loving Father, filled with grace, mercy, and compassion. May God give us eyes to see who we are to him today, and the courage to abide in him in life-giving relationship.

Our Scripture for today comes from Galations 4:6-7, and today's worship is Hide & Seek by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections by looking at God’s invitation to us in Revelation 3:20 to share a meal with him. This metaphor, this image of sitting across the table from God, especially in the context of the author of Revelation, John’s, culture, creates a pathway for you and me to journey down that leads to real, close relationship with our Creator and Savior. May we all draw nearer to God today in this time together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 3:20, and today's worship is 

Breathe / What A Friend I've Found by Hillsong Worship.

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

 

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In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections for God by looking at his wisdom. Not only is our God wise, but he longs to share his wisdom with us as his people. Living with true wisdom, true perspective, knowing how to order our desires and our days is one of the real keys to living an abundant life. May we praise God for his wisdom, and ask him with boldness and confidence to share that wisdom with us today.

 

Our Scripture for today comes from James 1:5, and today's worship is Wisdom Song by Laura Woodley Osman. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

 

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In today’s podcast, we’re going to continue our series seeking to simply stir our affections toward God, by looking at his boundless grace. On a daily basis, it’s God’s grace that always draws me close first. His forgiveness, his loving compassion, his gaze changes everything. May God open our eyes and hearts in a special way today to receive his grace in every corner of our hearts.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 1:7, and today's worship is By the Grace of God (Official Lyric Video) by Bethel Music & Brian Johnson. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to continue our pursuit of stirring up our affections for God  by looking at how God exchanges our burdens for his peace. As a society, we are more continually stressed now than ever. Stress has become our new normal. But in God, we have  the opportunity to live with a peace that surpasses our understanding. May God guide us down his path to peace today as we make space for his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 11:28-30, and today's worship is Peace by Brian & Jen Johnson.

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Thanks for listening to the First15 Podcast. We are so excited about the recent launch of our new First15 App, which is available now in your app store. One new feature that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding prayers on meaningful topics every month, so be on the lookout for them!

“Create in me a Clean Heart,” is our new guided prayer and comes at the perfect time of the Lenten season. As you prepare your heart for Easter, we hope you will use this prayer that our friend, Trace Kennedy, wrote to draw nearer to your Savior. God longs to pour out his grace and mercy to those who come before him with humble and contrite hearts. It’s in forgiveness where we can fully come to understand the depth of our Savior’s love.

Trace Kennedy is the Brand Manager for Foundations with Janet Denison, a division of Denison Ministries that provides digital Bible study to anyone with a desire to study, understand, and apply the truth of Scripture to their daily lives.  Having been a student of Janet’s for over twenty years, Trace is now blessed to share in the work of her ministry to help others know and love Jesus. 

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This week we’ll start a new series, making space to simply stir up our affections for God every day.

Today, we’re going to look at the reality that our God loves to give us good gifts. May God empower us to live with open hands and an open heart, ready and willing to receive all that he longs to give.

 

Our Scripture for today comes from James 1:17, and today's worship is Gifts from God by Chris Tomlin .

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

 

https://first15.org/give/ 

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Today we get to celebrate the amazing gift of Easter Sunday. Eleven words recorded in Matthew 28:6 changed human history: "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” The stone that sealed the tomb of Jesus was but a pebble compared to the Rock of Ages. And because of the incredible miracle of the resurrection, we can all live with unshakable joy and hope.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 28:6. Today's worship is I've Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone) by Passion.

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

 

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

 

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

 

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/