First15 Devotional

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!

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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!

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Is guilt from your past part of your life today? Do you still feel shame over sins you’ve confessed? Are you carrying a silent burden of mistakes and failures you’re glad no one knows?

I know the feeling. Here’s the good news: today, Saturday of Holy Week, has a lesson of hope for us. So let’s explore this great hope and how we can walk in complete freedom from guilt and shame. 

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 32:1, and today's worship is Forgiven by Crowder. 

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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 are reflecting on Good Friday, the day Jesus went to the cross on our behalf. Thinking about the death of Jesus is a somber experience, yet it’s important for each of us to recognize the incredible length God was willing to go to on our behalf. So today, let’s explore why Jesus had to suffer and what his sacrifice means for each of us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 6:23, and today's worship is 

Healer by Kari Jobe.

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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 our weeklong journey toward Easter, today is known as Maundy Thursday. This is a significant day in the life of Jesus, and so it’s also a significant day for us as children of God. Yet  even as his children, we all have moments where we question whether or not he truly loves us. So today, may we be reminded of the depth of his love and the lengths he went to in order to restore a relationship with us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 5:8, and today's worship is See The Light 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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As we continue our week of preparing our hearts for Easter, today we’re going to look at how God speaks. We often associate prayer with taking time to talk to God. We may even be consistent in sharing our worries and requests with him. Yet the power of prayer isn’t fully realized until we learn not just to talk, but also to listen. God desires to speak to each of us. He longs to lead us, teach us, and remind us of his great love. And as we spend time in his presence today, I pray that God will speak clearly as we learn to listen to his voice.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 11:28, and today's worship is Find Me At The Feet Of Jesus by Christy Nockles. 

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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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Loving God can sound so simple. But when we think about what it means to love God with everything we have, we all have to recognize that we fall short. Thankfully, our relationship with God isn’t built on our own faithfulness, but his. So as we continue to journey toward Easter this week, let us reflect on God’s great love for us and the distance he went to demonstrate it through the life and death of Jesus.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 John 4:19, and today's worship is Falling In Love by Phil Wickham.

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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. 

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

Today we’re launching a brand new series as we make our way toward Easter.

God’s love is for everyone, and today we’re looking specifically at how God invites us to receive his mercy and grace by drawing near to him.

May he guide us to a better understanding and a deeper experience of his promises today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 4:16, and today's worship is Temple by Jeremy Riddle.

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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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As we finish this week of looking at different ways God speaks, today we’re going to look at the role of taking action in hearing God. One of the most powerful ways to discover what God thinks and how God feels is joining him where he is at work in the world around us. So my prayer today is that God opens our eyes and ears to discover fresh parts of how he declares his heart to us, and that we’re empowered to take action today in even more meaningful ways.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:4.

Today's worship is I Will Follow by Brian & Jen 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!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/