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First15 Devotional

First15 Devotional

First15 2974 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

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.

Episodes

Forgiving Yourself
Forgiving Yourself Aug 23, 2026 654 In our last podcast in our weeklong focus on forgiveness, today we’re going to look at what it takes to forgive ourselves. For some of us, forgiving ourselves can be the hardest part of forgiveness. May God give us the grace to see ourselves as he does, and offer ourselves love, compassion, and forgiveness regardless of what we’ve done.Discover what it means to walk more closely with God. Get your
Living Without Expectation of Perfection
Living Without Expectation of Perfection Aug 22, 2026 646 As we near the end of our week on forgiveness, today we’re going to look at a more foundational aspect of forgiveness, living without expectation of perfection. The goal today isn’t to adopt a pessimistic way of looking at the world around us, but to actually see others the way that God does. God isn’t surprised by our sin, but looks at us with eyes of hope and love. May we gain his perspective to
Forgive the Person, Not Their Actions
Forgive the Person, Not Their Actions Aug 21, 2026 666 In today’s First15, we continue our weeklong focus on forgiveness by looking at the idea of separating out our forgiveness of the person from their actions. It’s often our failure to do this separation that keeps us from engaging in the lifegiving command to forgive. But God has wisdom and revelation for us today as we look at his word, and freedom for our hearts today if we’ll engage with him in
A Lifestyle of Continual Forgiveness
A Lifestyle of Continual Forgiveness Aug 20, 2026 640 In the middle of this week on forgiveness, we’re taking time today to look at what it means to live a lifestyle of continual forgiveness. Over time, as we open our hearts and allow God to do a continued work in us, we’re equipped to develop a new normal, a new way of living. So today we’re looking at how we can live with a constant openness towards forgiveness, equipped to both receive it and offe
Healing Past Wounds and Forgiving Present Scars
Healing Past Wounds and Forgiving Present Scars Aug 19, 2026 632 In today’s First15, we’re going to explore God’s healing for our past wounds and present scars. There is so much power in forgiveness, so much healing in reconciliation. May you find healing today for any wounds or scars you’ve been carrying, whether big or small. And may you find a greater measure of abundant life as the result of God’s presence and mercy.Discover what it means to walk more close
Our Forgiveness in Jesus
Our Forgiveness in Jesus Aug 18, 2026 651 Today we continue our weeklong focus on forgiveness, by looking at the incredible gift of forgiveness we’ve been offered in Jesus. Every command God has given us, he has already supplied the grace to live in obedience to. Forgiveness is no different. May we find the grace to forgive as we rest in the forgiveness we’ve already been offered through our Savior.Discover what it means to walk more clos
The Nature of Forgiveness is Mercy
The Nature of Forgiveness is Mercy Aug 17, 2026 712 Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most difficult and important aspects of the Christian life. But Scripture clearly commands us to forgive others. In this week’s First15, we’re going to look at how God longs to fashion us into his likeness that we might model the love we’ve been shown to a world with no concept of mercy. May you be filled with courage and boldness this to offer forgiven
In Grace God Teaches Us
In Grace God Teaches Us Aug 16, 2026 687 In the last day 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.Discover what it means to walk more closely with God. Get your copy of Life, a new 35-day devotional from First15: supportFirst15.comMore from First15R
God’s Grace Brings Purpose
God’s Grace Brings Purpose Aug 15, 2026 647 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.Discover what it means to walk mo
Grace-filled Provision
Grace-filled Provision Aug 14, 2026 649 In today’s First15, 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.Discover what it means to walk more closely wi
Grace-filled Presence
Grace-filled Presence Aug 13, 2026 661 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.Discover what it means to walk more closely
The Throne of Grace
The Throne of Grace Aug 12, 2026 645 In today’s First15, 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.Discover what it means to walk more closely with God. Get your copy of Life, a new 35-da

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