This is Pastor Rick's Daily Hope, the audio broadcast ministry of Pastor Rick Warren.

Today we continue in our series called Building a Better Future.

In these lessons, Pastor Rick shares how we can build a foundation for a better future

by following the examples of leaders in the Bible who followed God's calling to rebuild

after a time of captivity.

Now in just a few moments, we're going to tell you how you can get a copy of the brand

new Daily Hope Prayer Journal, a great resource that will help you tap into God's power and presence

as you discover the keys to praying with passion and purpose.

Go to PastorRick.com to find out more or text the word daily to 800-600-5,000-4.

Now here's Pastor Rick Warren with part one of a message called, How to Earn the Respect of Others.

Today we're going to talk about respect, R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

One of your deepest desires and one of your deepest needs is the need to feel respected.

Everybody needs to feel a perfect place for a better future.

Your deepest needs is the need to feel respected.

Everybody needs to feel appreciated.

You need to feel valued.

You need to feel esteem.

It's essential to your emotional and spiritual health.

There's nothing wrong with you having a desire to be respected.

In fact, in Proverbs chapter 22 verse 1, God says this, being respected is more important than having great wealth.

But being respected doesn't come automatically.

Respect is something we earn.

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