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DAY 21

Devotion

READ: 

Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

PRAY:

I give You my whole life.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

How has God changed you?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Commit to keep praying first.
]]> DAY 20 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/07/day-20 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/07/day-20

DAY 20

Perseverance

READ: 

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

PRAY:

Help me not give up.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Where are you tired?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Ask God for strength.
]]> DAY 19 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/06/day-19 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/06/day-19

DAY 19

Witness

READ: 

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

PRAY:

Use my life for Your glory.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Who is watching your faith?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Share hope with someone.
]]> DAY 18 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/05/day-18 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/05/day-18

DAY 18

Generosity

READ: 

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

PRAY:

Make me generous.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Where can you give more?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Give time, kindness, or resources.
]]> DAY 17 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/04/day-17 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/04/day-17

DAY 17

Courage

READ: 

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

PRAY:

Give me courage.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

What are you afraid of?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Take one brave step.
]]> DAY 16 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/03/day-16 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/03/day-16

DAY 16

Humility

READ: 

Philippians 2:3–4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

PRAY:

Make me more like Jesus.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Where do you need humility?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Put someone first today.
]]> DAY 15 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/02/day-15 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/02/day-15

DAY 15

Love

READ: 

Matthew 22:37–39
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

PRAY:

Help me love like You.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Who needs love from you today?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Encourage someone.
]]> DAY 14 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/01/day-14 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/03/01/day-14

DAY 14

Faith

READ: 

Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

PRAY:

Restore my joy.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

What drains your joy?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Do one joyful thing today.
]]> DAY 13 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/28/day-13 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/28/day-13

DAY 13

Faith

READ: 

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

PRAY:

Grow my faith.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Where do you need to trust God more?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Take one faith step today.
]]> DAY 12 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/27/day-12 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/27/day-12

DAY 12

Repentance

READ: 

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

PRAY:

Search me and cleanse me.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips. 

REFLECTION:

Is there anything to confess?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Receive God’s forgiveness.
]]> DAY 11 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/26/day-11 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/26/day-11

DAY 11

Guidance

READ: 

Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

PRAY:

Lead me today.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

Where do you need direction?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Ask God before making a decision today. 
]]> DAY 10 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/25/day-10 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/25/day-10

DAY 10

Peace

READ: 

John 10:27
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

PRAY:

I give You my worries.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What is stealing your peace?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Hand it to God in prayer.
]]> DAY 9 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/24/day-9 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/24/day-9

DAY 9

Hearing God

READ: 

John 10:27
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

PRAY:

Speak, Lord. I’m listening.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What stands out from today’s verse?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Write down one thing that the Lord might be speaking to you lately.
]]> DAY 8 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/23/day-8 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/23/day-8

DAY 8

Stillness

READ: 

Psalm 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.

PRAY:

Help me be still before You.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What noise is crowding your soul?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Sit in silence for 90 seconds.
]]> DAY 7 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/22/day-7 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/22/day-7

DAY 7

Faithfulness

READ: 

Lamentations 3:22–23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.

PRAY:

Thank You for new mercy.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

How has God been faithful this week?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Celebrate one answered prayer.
]]> DAY 6 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/21/day-6 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/21/day-6

DAY 6

Dependence

READ: 

John 15:5
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

PRAY:

I need You today.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

Where are you relying on yourself?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Ask God for help out loud.
]]> DAY 5 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/20/day-5 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/20/day-5

DAY 5

Surrender

READ: 

Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.

PRAY:

Your will, not mine.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What might God be asking you to surrender?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Say yes to one small obedience.
]]> DAY 4 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/19/day-4 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/19/day-4

DAY 4

Trust

READ: 

Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight.

PRAY:

I trust You with today.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What are you trying to control?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Release one worry to God today.
]]> DAY 3 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/18/day-3 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/18/day-3

DAY 3

Gratitude

READ: 

Psalm 118:24
The Lord has done it this very day;
    let us rejoice today and be glad.

PRAY:

Thank You for this new day.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What are you thankful for right now?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Write or say one thank-you prayer.
]]> DAY 2 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/17/day-2 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/17/day-2

DAY 2

Presence

READ: 

James 4:8
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

PRAY:

Draw me close to You today.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

Where do you feel distant from God?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group. 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Sit quietly for the next 60 seconds.
]]> DAY 1 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/16/day-1 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/16/day-1

DAY 1

BEGIN

READ: 

Psalm 5:3
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait expectantly.

PRAY:

God, I give You my first moments today.

Now spend the next couple of minutes talking to the Lord.
If you need some guidance on how to pray, click here for some helpful tips.  

REFLECTION:

What usually gets your attention first?

Feel free to share your reflections and encouragement today in the "PRAY FIRST" CHALLENGE group.

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Put your phone down for the next 5 minutes. As you begin to start the day, keep listening to what the Lord might be trying to do today. 
]]> "PRAY FIRST" DAILY CHALLENGE https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/12/pray-first-daily-challenge Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:39:48 +0000 https://www.vantagepointchurch.org/blog/2026/02/12/pray-first-daily-challenge

Thank you for joining the "PRAY FIRST" Challenge!

GOAL: To build a daily habit of meeting with
God first thing.

We’re not aiming for perfection. We’re cultivating presence.


Start simple. Start where you are. Just start.

CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

WEEK 1  “START WITH GOD”

Theme: Creating space

 God honors small beginnings.

WEEK 2  “LISTEN & ALIGN”

Theme: Hearing God

 Slow down. Tune in. Listen.

WEEK 3  “LIVE IT OUT”

Theme: Obedience

Prayer changes how we walk.
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