Begin with Prayer

In todays message, Pastor Dean emphasizes the importance of prayer as the foundation for loving others, as illustrated in Psalms 150, which calls for all living things to praise the Lord. He discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan, contrasting the inaction of the priest and Levite with the compassionate response of the Samaritan. Pastor Dean stresses that loving God and loving people are inseparable, and true love for neighbors comes from compassion and action, not mere acknowledgment of their needs. He calls us to begin each day with prayer, encouraging them to engage with those in need, regardless of differences or past grievances.