DAILY HOPE WITH RICK WARREN 30TH APRIL 2025.
Daily Hope Devotional by Pastor Rick Warren for today 30th April 2026 is here to give you the encouragement to live the life God has called you to. Please read, pray and share this devotional with someone today.
The topic of Daily Hope by Rick Warren 30th April 2026 ”Look for Progress, Not Perfection”
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Click here for yesterday’s message by Pastor Rick Warren.
Rick Warren Daily Devotional for Today 30th April 2026.
When my kids were little, they would bring pictures to me that they had drawn and say, “What do you think of this, Daddy?” I would tell them, “That’s perfect! It looks great.” When I told them it was perfect, I didn’t mean that it was a Picasso. I loved what they had created because it was perfect for that stage in their lives.
In the same way, God doesn’t wait until you’re mature to start loving you. He doesn’t wait for you to clean up or straighten up to think you’re good enough for his love.
You shouldn’t do that with others, either. You’ve got to love them, warts and all. You’ve got to be patient with their progress.
The apostle Paul is a great example of this: “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT). Paul knew God was doing a good, long work in the lives of the people in the Philippian church, and he was patient with their progress.
Being patient with other people’s progress is an essential part of happiness. Why? If you’re always expecting perfection in people before you can enjoy a relationship with them, then you’re never going to be happy. That’s because nobody’s perfect—especially you.
Here’s a little happiness hint: If you want to have happier and healthier relationships, then celebrate how far people have come rather than judging them for how far they still have to go. You’ve got to be patient with people’s progress.
To be able to celebrate people instead of judging them for their imperfections, you need patience. And the key to patience is love.
Paul says in the next verse, “It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart” (Philippians 1:7 NLT).
“In my heart”: Allowing other people to have a special place in your heart is a key to happiness. When you love and celebrate people and focus on their steps forward, then you’re going to build healthy, happy relationships.
•Visit Official Website: PastorRick.com
•Follow Pastor Rick Warren on Facebook: Pastorrickwarren
This devotional is written by Pastor Rick Warren. Rick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer. The various ministries Pastor Rick has created are a multi-faceted expression of his heart to bring the whole Gospel to the whole world. Read the previous Daily Hope Devotionals by Rick Warren Here.
Thank you for reading. This Devotional was shared via www.TheDevotionals.com.ng
