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First15 Devotional

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First15 is a daily devotional written to help you connect with God. Each day, the devotional features scripture, a devotional thought, guided prayer, and action steps. For more information, please visit first15.org. To hear the music from the devotional, search for First15 Worship on Spotify or Apple Music. Tags: First15 Devotional, First 15, First15 Worship, Devotional

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First15 is a daily devotional written to help you connect with God. Each day, the devotional features scripture, a devotional thought, guided prayer, and action steps. For more information, please visit first15.org. To hear the music from the devotional, search for First15 Worship on Spotify or Apple Music. Tags: First15 Devotional, First 15, First15 Worship, Devotional

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English

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503-679-1082


Episodes
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Be Who You Are

2/14/2025
In today’s First15, we’re going to look at the opportunity God gives us every day, to simply be who we are. His pursuit of our hearts frees us as we experience his unconditional, all-encompassing love. So as we open our hearts to his loving pursuit today, I pray that God would do a mighty work of freedom in our hearts. Become a First15 Life Changer! See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:10:05

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An Open Heart

2/13/2025
In the middle of our week looking at how God is after our hearts, in today’s devotional we’re going to focus on what it means to live with an open heart. Every day, every moment is an opportunity to live with an open heart, or to live with walls up around our hearts. And God’s pursuit of us, his steadfast love, affords us a pathway to open ourselves with confidence and security. May he fills us with courage and grace today as we experience his nearness together. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:10:37

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Identity of the Heart

2/12/2025
In our third day discovering the reality that God is after our hearts, today we’re going to look at how our hearts reveal our identity.May God call out from within us who he’s truly made us to be as we draw near to him in his presence. Become a First15 Life Changer! See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:09:55

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Made for Relationship

2/11/2025
In our second devotional seeking to discover God’s pursuit of our hearts, today we’re going to spend time looking at our true purpose, why you and I were created. Every day, every moment is an opportunity to choose the purpose for which we’re living. But only living in line with our true purpose has the power the produce an abundant life. May God reveal his purpose behind our creation today, and may he make central to our lives his pursuit and love in a fresh way. Become a First15 Life Changer! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:10:46

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God's Relentless Pursuit

2/10/2025
In today’s First15devotional we’re beginning a brand new series, focusing on the fact that God is first and foremost, after our hearts. In a world that defines us by what we do, God looks at who we are. May we openly accept his gaze today, with faith in our hearts that he always looks at us with grace. And may his pursuit of our hearts stir up a pursuit within us of his heart, setting out every morning to experience the fullness of his love and compassion. Become a First15 Life Changer! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:10:37

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Abiding in God’s Joy

2/9/2025
As we end our week today on abiding in the True Vine, today we’ll explore how to abide in God’s promised joy. What does it mean for us to walk in joy and be people marked by joy in this world? How do we even go about doing that? May we be filled afresh with joy today as we seek these answers out. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:13:37

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God Prunes Us in His Love

2/8/2025
As we start to wrap up our week on different ways we are to abide in the true vine of God, today we’ll look at how God prunes us in his love. Discipline can often be a tricky subject, but it’s my hope our hearts would remain soft and open today as we remember how good and loving the God is that we serve. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:14:40

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Abiding Fruit

2/7/2025
Did you know God has plans for your life specifically? He has dreams for you and vision for you. Things in store that would make your heart swell and soar. What does it look like to live a life that brings God glory? How does abiding in Christ bear fruit in our lives? As we explore these concepts and more, may our hearts be open to God’s word and all he has to say. Become a First15 Life Changer! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:13:52

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Abiding in God’s Friendship

2/6/2025
Today we will look at what it means to be a friend of God. Friendship with God is a beautiful, sought after thing. And he has made his friendship fully available to us. What a gift! May you fall deeper in love with God today as you learn what it means to abide in God’s friendship. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:12:51

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Abiding through Obedience

2/5/2025
As we continue our week on abiding in true vine of God, today we’ll explore obedience and how it relates to abiding in God. Take a moment even now to open your heart to trust God afresh. He will always be for us, and know what is best for us in every part of life. He is so good. He is so kind. And he simply wants to walk with us. Become a First15 Life Changer! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:12:51

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Abiding in the Heartbeat of God

2/4/2025
As we look at the different ways we are to abide in true vine of God, today we’ll explore the concept of prayer. It is my hope today we walk away with simplified prayer lives. As you learn to seek out the heartbeat of God, may you grow in confidence in his love for you and those around you. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:12:35

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Abide in the Vine

2/3/2025
The absolute, most important single act of the children of God is making space to encounter our heavenly Father in the secret place. Abiding in God is the foundation on which every other aspect of the Christian life finds success. It establishes roots which enable us to receive all that we need to bear the fruit of the Spirit. It guides us to constant refreshment and revival in God’s presence, thereby supplying and sustaining the abundant life God intends for us. My prayer is that you would be marked by wonderful, satisfying, and fulfilling encounters with the presence of God as we look at John 15:1-17 this week. Become a First15 Life Changer! More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:12:47

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Do We Know Him?

2/2/2025
As we end our week on God’s longing to be encountered, today we’ll examine our hearts and ask the most important question, “Do we know him?” As we take time today to fix our hearts on the single pursuit of Jesus, may your heart swell with fresh love and devotion for him. He alone is worthy of all our hearts. And today may you place your heart solely in his hands. Listen to Songs for Prayer, Vol. III More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:22

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Mystery is to be Sought Out

2/1/2025
So much of our faith is shrouded by mystery. It is impossible to fully comprehend the grandeur and elaborateness of God with our limited human understanding. But as we’ve seen this week, we have a God who longs to be sought out. May your questions and wonderings about God and his creation only push you farther into seeking him. Because he has made it clear that if you’ll seek him, you will find him. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:01

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God Longs to Share His Will

1/31/2025
The will of God is often a scary and difficult process to discern. But just as we learned earlier this week—God longs for us to know his voice. And God promises to speak his will to us in a way we’ll understand. My hope is that today you can rest at ease in total peace that your future is in God’s hands, and he’s got you. May you gain some insight about next steps for you today, and fresh peace in the midst of whatever season you’re in. Listen to Songs for Prayer, Vol. III More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:37

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God Longs for Us to Know His Truth

1/30/2025
As we continue our week on God’s longing to be encountered, today we’ll dig deeper into how he desires for us to know his truth. God has given us everything we need to walk in his truth and ways this side of heaven. As we look to Jesus as our model, may we be filled with courage and light to love not just in word but in deed and truth. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:31

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God Longs for Us to Know His Voice

1/29/2025
Hearing the voice of God can always be a tricky subject. Many feel inadequate or wounded when it comes to the topic of hearing God speak. Today we’ll discover the beauty and simplicity of God’s longing for us to know his voice, just as you know the voice of a parent, spouse or friend. Hearing from God is essential to encountering the Lord. May you walk away today feeling more confident and equipped for intimate relationship with Jesus. Listen to Songs for Prayer, Vol. III More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:41

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God Longs for Us to Know His Love

1/28/2025
As we focus this week on God’s radical desire to meet with his people, today we’ll explore his longing for us to know his love. There is nothing more transformative than encountering the love of God. It changes everything about us and our lives. Every one of us needs to be reminded of the depth of his love on a regular basis, and it’s my hope that today we can take some time to do so. May you never be the same again. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:49

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God Longs to be Encountered

1/27/2025
One of the most scandalous truths of the gospel is that our Creator longs to be encountered by his creation. God longs to meet with us. His greatest desire is for relationship with us. God is pursuing each of us with his relentless love, seeking out those who might respond to his open invitation by opening the door of their hearts to him. My prayer is that in response to God’s desire to meet with his people we would be those who say yes to centering our lives around his nearness. May your week focus on God’s desire to be encountered be marked by the reality of his presence and love. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:28

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Living from Union

1/26/2025
As we finish up our week on centering our lives around meeting with God, today we’ll discover the beauty of living from union with him. Today may you discover and wonder at how incredibly connected and one with God you already are through Christ. May you live each day aware of and benefitting from that union, and be forever changed. It is my prayer that the reality of Christ’s finished work on the cross sinks into our hearts and minds today, and that our lives are turned upside down as a result. More from First15 First15.org/today First15 app supportfirst15.orgpodcast@first15.org First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries.

Duration:00:11:37