In the middle of our series on grace, we’re going to look at how experiencing God’s presence gives a truer, more heartfelt sense of God’s grace. As we begin, let’s set aside every burden, and simply be present with God today. And may our focus for the next few minutes empower us to experience to greater depths the grace-filled presence of our loving God.

Our Scripture for today comes from Numbers 6:25, and today's worship is The Blessing by Bethel Music feat. We The Kingdom.

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In today’s devotional, we’re going to take time to come before the throne of grace in a meaningful way. May the reality of Jesus’ mercy and power establish a greater foundation of grace for us to live on today. And may we approach him with humility and confidence knowing that he only looks at us with eyes of love.

Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 4:16, and today's worship is Revelation by VOUS Worship.

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God’s grace is the foundation of our freedom, a sure gift made available to us again every morning. Every mistake we make is covered. Every sin is forgiven. And my hope is that as we center our hearts and minds around God’s grace, that his forgiveness and mercy open a pathway to true freedom for us today.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Corinthians 15:56–57, and today's worship is Sails by Pat Barrett feat. Steffany Gretzinger & Amanda Lindsey Cook.

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Grace is a gift most of us don’t know how to receive. We’ve been so inundated with the earthly systems of give-and-get and work-and-earn that grace is a concept few ever fully grasp. Yet it’s grace alone that has the power to transform lives. Grace alone has the power to bring freedom to the captives. By grace alone we are saved. Today we’re launching a new series, taking time every day to discover and receive the grace of our good and loving Father.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 12:9, and today's worship is By the Grace of God by Bethel Music feat. Brian Johnson.

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For the last day of our weeklong focus on being the child of God, we’re looking at how our status as God’s child can never been taken away from us.

May God give you confidence and joy today in your new identity in him. And may you see how powerful his sacrificial love is today as we make space to see and live out our identity as eternal children of a good God.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:28, and today's worship is Love Like This by Housefires.

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Have you ever felt like you were drowning? Not in the physical sense, but spiritually or emotionally–simply spent and burnt out on religion. 

Today’s guest, Aaron Niequist felt just that while serving as a worship pastor at a prominent megachurch in Chicago, IL. When the limits of his own faith experience left him feeling spiritually empty, Niequist determined God must have a wider vision for worship and community.

In his search, Aaron discovered that there was historical Christian precedent for enacting faith in a different way, an ancient and now future way of believing. He calls this third way "practice-based faith."

In this newest episode we cover specific topics like...

• How a practice-based faith can save you from drowning
• Losing your religion and finding the Kingdom of God
• How Sunday services are not the main event of our faith walk
• Practical ways to practice your faith in your time with God

Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor currently living in NYC. In 2018, he released The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning, and he’s continuing to create resources to help us all flesh it out. But that’s just job stuff. The best part of his life is his wife Shauna, and his boys, Henry and Mac.

As we near the end of our weeklong focus on being children of the most high God, we’re going to take time today to create space to discover and receive the blessings of our Father.

Our God is good, and loves to bless us in countless, wonderful ways.

May we taste and see God’s goodness today as we open our hands and hearts to receive the gifts of his love.

Our Scripture for today comes from James 1:17, and today's worship is Hymn of Heaven by Phil Wickham.

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Today we continue our weeklong focus on being a child of God, by looking at how God guides us throughout our life.

All of us long for, a need a guide through this life. In this journey, there are so many twists and turns, so many unknowns, so many roads we can take, we need a good, omniscient, and omnipotent guide to help us know which way to go.

May you sense the leadership of your loving Father today as we create space to receive his guidance.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 32:8–9, and today's worship is Give Me Your Peace by Gateway Worship.

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Help more Spanish-speakers connect with God

Two years ago, First15 began a Spanish version called Primeros15. And God is using it to impact many lives. But today, he’s calling us to more. 

More Spanish-speaking men and women connecting with him and impacting the culture around them.

That’s why we’ve just launched a summer campaign to deepen the reach and impact of Primeros15 — and why we’re asking you to jump in with us!

We’ve set a $100,000 goal,so please give to help more Spanish-speakers connect with God.

CLICK HERE TO GIVE

In the heart of our week on being the child of God, we’re going to take time today to look at how we can position ourselves to receive the wealth of Fatherly affections God has for us.

God’s love changes everything. Wherever you need a sense of his love, wherever you have need, I pray that the Father gives you a profound revelation of his love there today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 36:5, and today's worship is Our Father by ICF Worship.

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Help more Spanish-speakers connect with God

Two years ago, First15 began a Spanish version called Primeros15. And God is using it to impact many lives. But today, he’s calling us to more. 

More Spanish-speaking men and women connecting with him and impacting the culture around them.

That’s why we’ve just launched a summer campaign to deepen the reach and impact of Primeros15 — and why we’re asking you to jump in with us!

We’ve set a $100,000 goal,so please give to help more Spanish-speakers connect with God.

CLICK HERE TO GIVE

In our third day focusing on what it means to be the child of God, we’re going to look at how we can live with childlike faith. One of the wonders of being children of the Creator and Sustainer of all, is our ability to let go of fear, and live with trust.

May you experience peace and courage today as you allow God to take burdens off of your shoulders, and live with childlike faith.

Our Scripture for today comes from Mark 10:15, and today's worship is Faithful Now by Vertical Worship.

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Help more Spanish-speakers connect with God

Two years ago, First15 began a Spanish version called Primeros15. And God is using it to impact many lives. But today, he’s calling us to more. 

More Spanish-speaking men and women connecting with him and impacting the culture around them.

That’s why we’ve just launched a summer campaign to deepen the reach and impact of Primeros15 — and why we’re asking you to jump in with us!

We’ve set a $100,000 goal,so please give to help more Spanish-speakers connect with God.

CLICK HERE TO GIVE