Sunday, August 5, 2012

A Few More of Life's Instructions

      In my July 8th posting I wrote about some of my favorite "life's instructions." Here are a few more, including a couple I have adopted along the way:
Geese going for a morning swim at the lake at
Limestone College in Gaffney, SC
  • Learn three clean jokes.
  • Have a firm handshake.
  • Keep your word. It means everything.
  • Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
  • Be forgiving of yourself and others.
  • Sing in the shower.
  • Wear polished shoes.
  • Remember other people's birthdays.
  • Have a firm handshake.
  • Look other people in the eye.
  • Don't be afraid to say, "I was wrong," or "I don't know."
  • Don't make permanent decisions with temporary people.
  • Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
  • Be kind to everyone you meet. Most people are fighting some king of battle.
  • Obey God quickly.
       Most all of these nuggets can be linked, in one way or another, to the Word of God. When I began serving the Lord years ago, I was amazed at the practical, daily wisdom I found in the Bible, particularly Proverbs. This book will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about how to live life day to day. Read it. It'll give you wisdom.......and hope! 

Scripture Links:  I Kings 3:6-13Proverbs 3:13Proverbs 4:7
To Receive Jesus as Lord ad Savior:(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me. John 3:16.

To Rededicate Your Life to the Lord (after falling away):Dear Heavenly Father: I confess to you that I have sinned. You said if I confess my sin you are faithful and just to forgive me and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I turn away from sin and turn to you, and I ask you to forgive me. I forgive myself also. Father, thank you for forgiving me, remembering my sin no more and allowing me to have right standing with you again. In Jesus' name, AMEN.