Respect has become an endangered value over the past few decades. But the Bible makes God’s expectations clear: “Show proper respect to everyone” (1 Peter 2:17 NIV). That’s right: Everyone, regardless of beliefs or behaviors, is worthy of respect. Why should you show respect to everyone? 1. God made everyone. Psalm 8:5 says, “You [God] made them inferior only to yourself; you crowned them with glory and honor” (GNT). God doesn’t make junk. No one is worthless. People make wrong decisions, but they are still valuable to God. Even the most unlovable person in the world is loved by God. 2. Jesus died for everyone. The Bible says, “God paid a ransom to save you . . . he paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18-19 TLB). You may not place much value in certain people, but God does. In fact, he says every person you meet is worth dying for. 3. It shows you know God. The Bible tells us that God is love. If you know God, you’ll fill your life with love. The Bible says, “If a person isn’t loving and kind, it shows that he doesn’t know God—for God is love” (1 John 4:8 TLB). Love always treats people with respect. 4. You’ll get back whatever you give out. It’s the law of the harvest; you reap what you sow. If you want to be respected, treat other people with respect. The Bible says, “A man’s harvest in life will depend entirely on what he sows” (Galatians 6:7 PHILLIPS). Give it a try. Showing respect to everyone may be hard at first, but as we learn to love each other, we become “eager to show respect for one another” (Romans 12:10 GNT).
God wants to give you his best for your life—and he is uniquely able to help you get there. Discover more about who God is in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
The growth process begins with dreaming, but dreaming is just the first phase. There are five more phases, and if you don’t understand the many ways that your dream (and your faith) will be tested, you’ll be tempted to give up. Learn more: https://pastorrick.com/dream/ (link in bio) #CreatedtoDream
God wouldn’t give you a list of things to do and not give you the time to do them. Either you’re trying to do too much or you’re wasting time. Find out why God wants more for you in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
What you put into your mind will inevitably bear fruit in your behavior and beliefs. Discover how you can choose whether to fill your mind with truth or trash in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
In real fellowship people experience sympathy. Sympathy is not giving advice or offering quick, cosmetic help; sympathy is entering�in and sharing the pain of others. Sympathy says, “I understand what you’re going through, and what you feel is neither strange nor crazy.” Learn More: http://purposedriven.com #PurposeDrivenLife
If you want to be responsible, God says you have to put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in motion. Find out how he wants you to respond to hurt in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
When you review your life experiences, you can learn from them. Discover to review what you’ve experienced in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
If you are filled with Christ’s love and his Spirit is living in you, then you’re going to treat other people the way Jesus did – with respect and dignity. Get more hope and encouragement daily! (Pastorrick.com/study)
You have experiences in your life that could be barrier-busting, inspirational, and motivational to other people—if you’re willing to share them. Discover the power of sharing your experiences in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
Many in our world live by the motto, “I’m not responsible for anything. It’s not my fault!” But God has given you the gift of responsibility for a purpose. Discover what it is in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
Dreaming is always the first step God uses in his process to change your life for the better. Everything starts as a dream. Learn more: https://pastorrick.com/dream/ (link in bio) #CreatedtoDream
You can deal with your anger in both appropriate and inappropriate ways. Find out how to express your anger in ways that get you closer to your goals in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
Mutuality is the heart of fellowship: building reciprocal relationships, sharing responsibilities, and helping each other. Paul said, “I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you” (Romans 1:12 NCV). Learn More: http://purposedriven.com #PurposeDrivenLife
God wired us with the capacity and desire to trust in something greater than ourselves, because he wanted us to have a relationship with him. Find out how to get to know him in today’s #DailyHope devotional. Click the link in profile or visit http://bit.ly/pastorrick.
Everything in the universe is something God dreamed up. God imagined and spoke everything into existence. It all began in the mind of God. Learn more: https://pastorrick.com/dream/ (link in bio) #CreatedtoDream
On this Father’s Day, we are grateful for our dads. Let’s pray this prayer for Father’s Day today: “God, we pray that you would give fathers everywhere a new sense of courage. Teach them to be men of honor. Help them to be strong and to do everything in love. The man who does the will of God will live forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.” We want to share a special download with you today. Download here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c5CqdC (link in bio)
God never intended for us to live a frenetic, fast-paced life. He wants us to live a balanced life. Get more hope and encouragement daily! (Pastorrick.com/study)
When you become a believer, God makes you new; your past is forgiven, a reason for living, and a home in heaven. Get more hope and encouragement daily! (Pastorrick.com/study)
Thanks for studying “Shaped to Make a Difference” with us! As a special gift for you, I asked my team to create a resource to help encourage you today. Download Here ➡️ https://pastorrick.com/study (link in bio)
Is it hard for you to live well as a Christian in a culture whose values differ so much from your own? Do you struggle to find the moral truth to build your life on? Join me as I start a new #DailyHope study, “Building My Life on Values That Last” on-air through July 1st. In this study, you’ll discover . . . • How to apply biblical principles that will bring balance to your life. • What the Bible says about the importance of showing respect and the steps you can take to become better at giving and receiving respect. • How you can learn to forgive even the deepest of hurts. Dive into the study! Get each day’s devotional and audio message delivered to your inbox! Sign up at PastorRick.com/Study (link in bio)
God wants you to love and trust him. Begin the journey of discovering what God can do through your life when you trust him. Get more hope and encouragement daily! (Pastorrick.com/study)
God has established some universal laws that are always true and can always be depended on. These values will withstand the test of time and build the foundation for living a godly life. Get more hope and encouragement daily! (Pastorrick.com/study)
Our “tough seasons” as parents of children (of any age) with mental illness are typically ongoing and compounding in their harmful effects to every member of our family. We can find ourselves in a near constant state of hypervigilance dealing regularly with severe issues that many will never encounter in a lifetime. How do we care for our own emotions as we continue to give our best to help our children navigate chronic and acute mental health challenges? This month, the BREATHE Conversations Call will feature a 90-minute in-depth conversation with Adam Young, LCSW, therapist, Allender Center Fellow, and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. Adam will expertly and compassionately deepen our understanding of how our nervous systems were designed and how to respond to big emotions, both within ourselves and in our children. He will talk to us about how our design is connected to the need for kindness and help us with practices to strengthen our relationships with ourselves and our children. If you have a child of any age who struggles with their mental health, please join my wife, @kaywarren75 on Saturday, June 29, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. (PT) for a validating and hopeful conversation with Adam. Registration for this event is free at https://kaywarren.com/breathecalls. BREATHE is a safe and welcoming community for parents who have a child of any age with mental health challenges.
