First15 Devotional

As we near the end of our week-long series on renewal, today we’re going to invite God to bring a renewal of conscience to our hearts and mind. That our perspectives and beliefs about ourselves would be washed clean in God’s mercy and grace. May God empower us to see ourselves the way he does as we spend meaningful time in his presence today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 10:22, and today's worship is Born Again by Cory Asbury. 

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

In today’s devotional, we’re going to invite God to renew within us a true sense of purpose. Throughout the day I find my heart wandering to all sorts of purposes, some good, and some bad. But every day life teaches me that the one purpose that leads to the greatest measure of life and joy, is the pursuit of God. Not the pursuit of religion, but the authentic pursuit of relationship. May the Holy Spirit reveal within us the true reason we were created, and guide us down the path of purpose today in his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:16, and today's worship is The Story I'll Tell by Maverick City Music feat Naomi Raine.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

In the middle of this week-long series on renewal, today we’re going to make room for God to renew our joy. Joy is something I so often struggle to walk in as I allow the cares and burdens of life to weigh me down. But every morning is a new opportunity to come before our Father, give our cares over to him, and choose again the path of joy. May God guide us today into a meaningful renewal of joy as we set our eyes and hearts on him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 51:12, and today's worship is You Are My Joy by United Pursuit feat Will Reagan. 

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

In our third devotional on seeking renewal from our good and loving God, today we’re going to look at what it means to have a renewal of our first love. What, who we love first, makes all the difference in how we spend our days, and how we spend our moments. And unless God is our first love, the one we’re giving all of our hearts to, life will always feel out of balance, and lacking the fullness of fulfillment. May God guide us to a deeper love of him today as we open our hearts and hands to meet with him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 2:4, and today's worship is First Love by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

In the second day of our series on renewal, today we’re going to invite God to renew our minds. Our minds are the gateway to our emotions, decisions, and perspectives. How we see the world around us, the assumptions we live with, the lies we believe, and where we choose to focus our attention, make all the difference in our daily experience. May God guide each of us down the path to renewing our minds in his presence, and through his word today, that we might experience a greater measure of abundant life in him.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 12:2, and today's worship is Renew My Mind by Kim Hill.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

One of the best aspects of spending time alone with God is being renewed daily by his word and presence. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). When we make space for God in our lives, especially at the beginning of the day, he is faithful to renew and prepare us for all we will face out in the world. So as we enter into this week focusing on renewal, Where do you need renewal? How greatly do you need God’s mercies in your life? May God teach and guide us into daily renewal as we make space every morning for him to fill.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 4:16, and today's worship is Build Your Kingdom by First15 Worship feat Emily Huffaker.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org! 

As we finish our week on Light, today we’ll explore our calling to be the light. What’s beautiful about this call is that the pressure if off. We have so many misconceptions about what God requires of us, and he is not the task master we so often mistake him for. May you be encouraged today to live out your calling as the light of world, free from the weight of the world.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:14, and today's worship is Salt & Light by Lauren Daigle.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

As we begin to wrap up our week on Light, today we’ll explore following God into the light. We each face temptations of various kinds. And God promises each of us a way out by his leadership in the midst of temptation and struggle. We are not alone in anything we face, as our Jesus has told us he’s faced it too. May you feel better equipped to face temptation and sin today as you encounter Jesus and his truth for you on this subject.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 42:16, and today's worship is Can You Lose By Following God by Whole Truth. 

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

All of our longings and needs were meant to be met in God. And yet, we live in a world constantly vying to meet our needs and desires in false, inadequate ways. Today we’ll explore how to walk in the light by looking to the light to meet all of our needs. As we re-train ourselves to seek God first for satisfaction, may we find how abundantly beyond our imaginings the Lord’s sufficiency is for us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 11:34, and today's worship is Behold The Lamb by Andrew Peterson.

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

As we are called to the light, we are called to be fully known. Many of us shudder at the thought of complete, total vulnerability, and fall subject to the lie that we could never be fully loved if someone saw all of us. Today we’ll explore why being fully known before God is so important and life-giving. May you walk away today free from shame and fear after having faced a holy God vulnerably and having encountered his unconditional love.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 8:17, and today's worship is Known & Loved by The Exchange Worship. 

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If you’ve wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible. 

A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions: 

• Why do we read the Bible?
• How was the Bible created?
• Why do we need to interpret the Bible?
• What is the Bible about?
• What are the best tools for studying the Bible?
• What can I learn from others?
• How can I learn for myself?

I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today. 

Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!