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

Today, Pastor Rick continues in a series called 40 Days of Love.

In these lessons, Rick looks into the Bible to help you better understand God's great love for you

and to empower you to love others the way Jesus does.

But first, in just a bit, we'll tell you how to get Pastor Rick's 40 Days of Love Bible study

with six video sessions and workbook.

It's perfect for individual studying and also great to do with a small group of friends.

You can take a sneak peek by going to pastorrick.com while you listen.

Or just text the word hope to 800-600-5,000-4.

That's the word hope to 800-600-5,000-4.

Right now, here's Pastor Rick with part two of a message called,

loving like Jesus loves me.

Being chosen is a great thrill.

It really does a lot for your self-esteem.

If you remember, when you were a kid, the last thing you wanted to do was be the last person chosen on a team.

When they were picking up sides, oh, God, please don't let me be the last person chosen.

And if you were one of the few fortunate that got chosen first on a team,

you're going, I'm pretty hot stuff.

I got chosen first.

You see, I have a pretty good self-confidence.

I'm a pretty good confident person.

Do you know why?

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