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What would happen if you decided how you'd respond to life's challenges before they ever occurred? This powerful message challenges us to "choose first" – making intentional decisions about our spiritual responses before facing difficult circumstances.

Pastor Stephen reveals how this proactive approach to faith transforms our spiritual maturity, enabling us to walk through valleys with determination rather than being constantly shaken by life's unpredictable nature. He introduces a simple yet profound spiritual practice – the 17-5-5-5 method – dedicating five minutes each to prayer, Scripture reading, and worship before starting your day.

The sermon takes a revealing look at how we allocate our 168 weekly hours, showing how most believers spend only about an hour on spiritual devotion while dedicating significant time to sleep, work, social media, and other obligations. This sobering reality check exposes the disconnect between our proclaimed faith and actual spiritual practice.

Drawing from John 15:4-5, Pastor Stephen powerfully illustrates that true spiritual nourishment can only come from connection to "the true vine" – Jesus Christ. No amount of self-improvement, church attendance, or religious activity can substitute for this vital relationship. Many Christians wear faith merely as a label rather than living it by definition and devotion.

The message concludes with a heartfelt invitation to rekindle the fire of devotion – to center our entire lives around God rather than making Him just another addition to our busy schedules. Through complete surrender of our finances, relationships, work, and personal ambitions, we position ourselves to experience the freedom and joy that naturally draws others to Christ. Are you ready to move beyond spiritual malnutrition to a life of true devotion?

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