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In this life there are constant lessons for us to learn. And in the Holy Spirit, we have been given an amazing teacher. In today’s First15 podcast we’re going to explore what it means to be taught by the Holy Spirit. May we be good students of God’s word today, and allow him to guide us into a lifestyle of learning with him. For his glory, and our good. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __
Today we’re going to look at one of the most life giving topics we can discuss, Praying with the Holy Spirit. We’ve been given an incredible gift in God that most of us fail to use enough, and that’s real communication with God himself in the Holy Spirit. I pray that your ears would be opened to hear the loving voice of your Creator today, as we discover together what it means to pray with the Holy Spirit. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __
Today we continue our week long focus on the Holy Spirit by exploring what it means for us to grow in friendship with him. We’ll never have a kinder, more present friend than the God who dwells within us. May we discover the pathway he’s laid before us to grow in friendship with him today, as we take time to experience him in a fresh way. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As believers, we’ve been given the Holy Spirit as a Helper, Teacher, Friend, and seal for the promised inheritance of eternal life with God. His presence, guidance, and wisdom in our lives are our greatest gifts while here on earth. Through him we have access to direct connection with our heavenly Father. Through him we receive spiritual gifts to empower us. And through him we are able to bear the incredible fruit of abundant life. Today we begin a week long focus, looking at how we can grow in our understanding and in our relationship with the Holy Spirit. May he reveal himself to each of us in real and fresh ways this week. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we wrap up our week on being used by God, today we’ll ask God to fill us with courage to live uncomfortably. May we bare our hearts before God, and ask him to change us, to rid us of all that hinders us. There is nothing to fear, and God is ready and excited to use us for his kingdom purposes. Will you accept his invitation? See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we begin to wrap up our week on being used by God, today we’ll explore what it means to live compassionately. This radical way of living will transform the people around you and expose them to the beautiful nature of Jesus. After we experience his great compassion for us, may we have no choice but to mimic that with others. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Today we’ll explore the concept of evangelism. There are so many fears and misconceptions wrapped up in this topic, and my hope today is that we’ll simplify it, and get straight to the heart of the issue. As we assess our hearts, may we remain soft and open to the commands and will of God for us. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
One of the best ways we can be used by God is by simply being ourselves. The identity Christ has given us as daughters and sons is meant to shine forth and be a witness to those around us. May you be encouraged today in your identity in Christ and freed from any unnecessary weight you’ve been carrying. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Being used by God requires inward humility and exaltation of Jesus as King. It’s the only way being used by the Lord can work. Today we’ll take a deeper dive in our own hearts and examine who is actually enthroned there. http://www.supportfirst15.org/ See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
If we are going to be used by God, we must first acknowledge that he is already at work all around us, and that his work isn’t contingent upon us. This is not something we’re starting up. The weight is not on our shoulders—the pressure is off. I hope today you’re freed up to be used by God out of joy and delight rather than obligation or stress. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
In response to knowing the heart of God we are called to share the wonders of his invisible nature with a world in desperate need of him. God has chosen to use us to reveal himself. He filled us with the Spirit and empowered us to proclaim the good news of salvation and restored relationship with our Creator. May you discover this week that you were made to share God’s heart. And may you find joy and passion in God’s longing to use you in powerful and unique ways. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Today as we wrap up our week of diving deeper into the fullness of life available to us, we’ll explore what it means to gain spiritual eyes. Our human perspective is so utterly limited this side of heaven. We see ourselves, God, and others incorrectly on a regular basis. To experience the fullness of life, it’s imperative that we take up God’s perspective on all things and allow him to enlighten the eyes of our hearts. May you walk away from today with a new, eternal perspective. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Fullness of life and surrender are inextricably linked. As we begin to wrap up our week on diving into the fullness of life, today we’ll explore the concept of surrendering to Jesus. May you be encouraged instead of burdened and take whatever next steps necessary to give Jesus your all. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
This week as we dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, we’ll look today at the biblical concept of understanding and how it relates to experiencing God. May God shift your perspective today and bring you into greater fullness of life in your relationship with him. What’s beautiful about God is that no matter where you’re at in your walk with him, there is always more. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Are you standing on sinking sand? Or do you feel the ground firm beneath your feet? Assess your heart in this moment. Are you living in fear? Are you shaken as things appear to be falling apart? Allow your answers to be indicators of whether or not you’re placing your faith and trust in God alone. The Lord is a firm foundation, and the only solid place to place your trust. In diving deeper today, we’re going to secure our foundation in the only steady hope—Jesus. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us this week, looking at the concept of acknowledging our need for God is essential. We will never taste the fullness of God’s sufficient grace until we learn to live low, acknowledging our need and weakness before the Lord. So many of us are fearful of appearing weak and work our fingers to the bone to feel sufficient within ourselves. The only path to true power and freedom comes through embracing our need and lack. May you experience that freedom and strength from God today. MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we continue to dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, today we’ll explore what it means to live honestly before man. In a world of facades and striving, God wants to offer us freedom and confidence to be fully who he has made us to be. May you learn to value honesty above all else in dealing with those around you and find joy and peace abundant. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
God’s goodness over our lives far exceeds anything we’ve experienced. We’ve only yet splashed around in the shallows of God’s deep love and mercy. In order to dive deeper into the fullness of life available to us, we must learn how to posture our hearts. May your relationship with God be enriched this week as you position yourself to receive all your loving heavenly Father has to give. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
In the last devotional in our series on honesty, today we’re going to focus simply on what it means to live honestly every day. My hope for today, is that God will empower us all to continue this journey of honesty and humility on a daily basis. Let’s open up our hearts in real, intentional ways today, as we experience the power and love of our heavenly Father. MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we near the end of our week on honesty, today we’re going to discover together how there is freedom in the light. Any part of our lives in which we’re walking in darkness, living isolated and unknown, makes space for our hearts to be chained to thoughts and temptations God wants to set us free from. So may the Spirit lead us into the light today, and may we find the courage to follow him. MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we continue our week focusing on honesty, today we’re going to look at how true honesty affords us the ability to be more fully loved. At the foundation of it all, we’re all searching for love. And the fullness of love can only be experienced when we allow true love to find its way into every part of us by bringing who we fully are into our relationships. May God love us powerfully today as we make space to be more honest with him and ourselves. http://www.supportfirst15.org MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we hit the middle of our week on honesty, today we’re going to explore how being truly honest, or living fully known, is critical to experiencing fullness of life. There may be nothing more terrifying to me than being fully known, but I also know there is nothing more liberating than being my full self with those closest to me. May God replace fear with faith today as we experience his grace and love right now. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
In today’s First15, we’re continuing our focus on honesty by looking at how we can tear down walls we’ve built up in God’s presence every day. There is true life in vulnerability. And if we can trust God to be our shield, living with openness and love towards him, ourselves, and others, we’ll experience a greater abundance of life than we thought was possible. Let’s come before God today with courage, trust, and humility. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
In day two of our series on honesty, today we’re going to look at the temptation to build a façade and invite God to tear it down as we seek to live more honestly. May God show you how loved you are, just as you are. And may his love bring you freedom and life as we rest in his presence right now. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
Today we’re launching a brand-new series, looking at the role of honesty in getting the most out of our time alone with God, and the most out of life. And we’re starting that series off by looking today at how honesty is the foundation. May God give us the courage to be who we truly are with him, with ourselves, and with others today. And may newfound freedom be the fruit in our hearts and lives. http://www.supportfirst15.org MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
In the last devotional of this series on God’s pursuit of our hearts, we’re wrapping it all up by looking at what it means to live from the heart. There are so many places to live from, so many different ways to go about a day. But God, in his power and love, wants to free us to live from the heart, to share with the world who we truly are, and how he is fully meeting with us. May God use our time today to empower us to advance his kingdom in meaningful, authentic ways. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
As we near the end of our week looking at how God is after our hearts, today we’re going to look at how the Holy Spirit connects with the heart, and take time to today to invite the Holy Spirit to do a meaningful work in and through us. There’s no greater gift God gives every day than the gift of relationship with him through the Spirit. May he come and meet us right now, and reveal God’s love in a fresh way. See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
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. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
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! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
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. http://www.supportfirst15.org See how First15 transformed Houston’s life—watch his powerful story now! https://vimeo.com/1021747415?share=copy MORE FROM FIRST15 __ __ http://www.denisonministries.org/
