logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
7m 36s

An Open Heart

FIRST15
About this episode

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.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 4:23, and today's worship is Open Space by Housefires

--

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast.

As someone who’s seen God use First15 in your own life, we imagine you’d appreciate the opportunity to pay it forward. 

That’s why we want to invite you to become a First15 Monthly Partner!

The amount of your monthly donation isn’t what matters. What matters is knowing that every dollar you give helps create content to help more believers connect with God each day. Because the more lives are changed by an encounter with God, the more we’ll see God’s kingdom come on earth.

So please consider becoming a First15 Monthly Partner today. Visit supportfirst15.org to make a donation — and thank you for your generosity!

 Thanks again for listening, have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

Up next
Today
The Parable of the Good Shepherd
<p>Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God’s heart of pursuit and love. This week we’re going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus ... Show More
13m 19s
Yesterday
The Longing to Make a Deep and Lasting Impact
<p>As we wrap up this week looking at the longings of the human heart we all share, we’re going to look today at the longing to make a deep and lasting impact. God has a plan to use you in ways far beyond what you could ask or imagine, a plan for you to make a deep and lasting im ... Show More
11m 58s
Nov 22
The Longing to be Wholehearted
<p><span>In today’s First15, we’re going to explore the longing we all share to be wholehearted. Everyone of us desires to give our lives to something, our passion to something that truly matters. And God has given us all that desire with a perfect plan to satisfy it in a unique ... Show More
13m 54s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2021
Have A Compassionate Heart | Victoria Osteen
<p>God wants to use us to share His love, but sometimes we get so busy that we overlook the people around us. If we’re going to live the full life that God has prepared for us, we need to learn to stir up our hearts with compassion.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and toget ... Show More
17m 58s
Feb 2024
Don't Be A Complainer | Victoria Osteen
<p>If we want to create change in our lives, we have to approach God with thanksgiving. Let's choose to live with hearts full of gratitude!</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give v ... Show More
17m 21s
Jan 2024
Having A Kind, Gentle Spirit | Joel Osteen
<p>You can measure a person’s spiritual maturity by how they treat other people. When you make an effort to treat others with kindness and gentleness, your relationships will improve and God will fill your life with His favor.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we ... Show More
29m 24s
Apr 2024
Have A Compassionate Heart | Victoria Osteen
<p>Sometimes we get so busy that we overlook the people around us. Let's learn to stir up our hearts with compassion.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visit<a href="https://w ... Show More
16m 38s
Jan 2024
Be Good To People | Victoria Osteen
<p>Look for opportunities to be good to people today. When you focus on loving others, God will do incredible things in your life!</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visit <a h ... Show More
14m 14s
Feb 2024
Stay Committed | Joel Osteen
<p>If you want to receive everything God has prepared for you, you can’t give up on what you’re believing for. Stay in faith. What He promised will come to pass.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's ho ... Show More
29m 25s
Feb 2024
How Are You Handling Worry?​ | Victoria Osteen
<p>Worry pulls us away from God’s power, but worship draws us to Him. When you're tempted to worry, choose to praise instead. As you worship in the midst of your fear, His presence will begin to change you!</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a differen ... Show More
16m 26s
Feb 2024
You Are Not A Victim | Joel Osteen
<p> God is going to take what was meant for your harm and use it for your advantage.  No unfair situation can keep you from your destiny.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give vis ... Show More
29m 55s
Feb 2024
The Miracle Of Endurance |Joel Osteen
<p>It may feel like God has forgotten about you, but He's working behind the scenes. Sometimes the fire is the pathway to our destiny. God may not have delivered you from that fire, but you can see now, He made you fireproof. Greater is He that’s in you than what’s coming against ... Show More
29m 50s