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

Today, we continue in a series called Better Together.

In this series, Rick takes us through 1 Corinthians chapter 13 and shows us how to cultivate deep, meaningful relationships with the people around us.

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In it, you'll discover how God provides the power you need to take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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Right now, here's Pastor Rick Warren with part one of a message called how we help each other grow.

Let's read together Romans 8.29. Would you read it with me?

From the very beginning, God decided that those who came to Him and all along He knew who would

should become like His Son. The third purpose of life is to become like Jesus Christ.

While you're here on earth, God wants to get you ready for heaven and He wants you to grow in character.

He wants you to grow spiritually. That's what we're going to look at today.

How do I grow spiritually? But more than that, how do I help each other grow?

Because the Bible teaches you cannot grow spiritually on your own.

You have to have other people in your life. That's why we talk so much about small groups in this church.

You have to have other people to help you grow. In fact, look at the next verse.

First Thessalonians 5.11. I'd like for you to read this aloud with me.

Plus, also read the reference. First Thessalonians 5.11. Let's say it together.

Encourage each other and build each other up. First Thessalonians 5.11.

Now let's say it again. Encourage each other and build each other up. First Thessalonians 5.11.

Now this is this week's memory verse. So let's say it again together.

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