In the last devotional in our series on grace, today we’re going to discover how in grace God teaches us. May we approach God with a humble and teachable heart. And may we learn whatever lesson we need from the Spirit today, as God teaches us in his grace.

 

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Today's worship is The Jesus Way by Phil Wickham.

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As you go about your day today, do your best to respond to frustrating situations with a spirit of curiosity and ask the Lord what it is that he might be giving you an opportunity to see in a different way. Ask him to help you, and as you do take note of what you learn and what happens to your level of frustration when the Lord allows you to see things through the lens of hope and opportunity, and how he softens your heart toward him in the process. May you begin to see the gentleness of the way the Lord loves you as you do. 

 

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May God grant us all a deeper level of purpose today. And may he bless you as you seek him.

 

As we near the end of our week on grace, today we’re going to explore how God’s grace brings us purpose. As we begin, where do you need more purpose today? Where are you feeling aimless, or lacking passion in life? May God fill us all with a deeper sense of purpose today, and may our days be more fulfilling and more impactful as we experience God’s grace right now.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Timothy 1:9, and today's worship is For The One by Jenn Johnson.  

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As you go about your day today, try and recognize whenever you begin to feel purposeless. And invite God into that space to remind you what really matters in life. 

 

My favorite practice in maintaining purpose throughout the day is to simply be present. I find that if I can soak up all that there is in this moment, it’s far easier to sense my purpose than when I allow my mind to wander outside of the present. 

 

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May God grant us all a deeper level of purpose today. And may he bless you as you seek him.

 

In today’s devotional, we’re exploring the wonderful reality of how God provides for us by his grace. And as we begin, think about where you have need today. Where do you need God to provide? Where do you need what only God’s grace could give? And let’s run before our Father with faith and joy, that he’s a good Father who gives us good, and perfect gifts.

 

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Timothy 6:17, and today's worship is 

Communion by Maverick City Music & Steffany Gretzinger.

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As you go about your day today, take every opportunity to thank God for what he’s already given you. He’s provided so many things in your life, so many gifts for you to enjoy. And as you posture your heart with thanksgiving, know that it will position you to receive even more of what God wants to give in his grace. 

 

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Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

 

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 Sanctuary by Abby Robertson. 

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As you go about your day, look for another opportunity to set aside every other focus, and simply be present with God today. It could be in your commute, before a meeting, a few minutes over lunch. Whatever it is, touchpoints of connection throughout the day can make a huge difference in our ability to abide meaningfully. 

 

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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 Throne Room by Jesus Culture. 

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As you go about your day, look for ways that you can live with greater confidence in light of God’s mercy and grace. Look for opportunities to fail forward, to not be afraid of making a mistake. Look for ways that you can love more openly, more courageously, fearing less about what people might say. And may a godly confidence bring you joy and bring others transformation. 

 

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Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

 

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 Freedom by Jesus Culture.

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Thanks for listening to today’s First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I’m a part of the First15 Team. If you haven’t downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today’s show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!

In today’s prayer, our friend Hannah Smith helps us remember that trusting God when our situation doesn’t look like we think it should gives us an opportunity to reveal his faithfulness toward us in every area of need. As she points us to scriptures that help us to remember the encouraging invitation of our Lord to all who are weak and heavy laden, she also leads us in a prayer of repentance as she helps us to see through our own frustration so that we can truly see goodness of God toward us in every situation.

 

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 Getting There by Steffany Gretzinger.

 

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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. Today's worship is Father of Lights by Elevation Worship.

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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 The Father's House by Corey Asbury.  

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As you go about your day today, look for one or two opportunities to simply connect with someone around you in a meaningful way. One of the best ways we can be Jesus’ hands and feet is by asking good questions, and listening. So take the opportunity before you today to truly love someone as Jesus did, by laying aside distractions and connecting with others in a meaningful way. 

 

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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 

Captain by Hillsong United.

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