Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE
(A Philososphy You Can Use)

 

• Spend some time alone with God.
• Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.
• Remember that not getting what you pray for is sometimes God's answer.
• Read more of God's Word and watch less TV.
• Memorize your favorite Psalm(s).

   

• Trust in God but lock your car so as not to tempt others.
• Give more than is expected and do it cheerfully. God loves a cheerful giver.
• Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

   

• Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. Do all things in moderation.
• When you say, "I love you", mean it. Jesus did!
• Believe in love at first sight. God loved you before you were born.
• Remember that in the best relationship your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.
• Be engaged at least six months before you get married. Don't rush, you will have 'til death before you part.
• Marry someone you love to talk to. As you get older, conversation will be as important as anything else.
• Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. Christ risked it all at Calvary.
• Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
• A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home.
• In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past, forgiven wrongs should be forgotten wrongs.
• Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. Today is a new day given by God, don't overlook its possibilities.

   

• Talk slowly but think quickly.
• Mind your own business.
• When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
• Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
• When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye and tell God also.

   

• Don't judge people by their relatives, God doesn't.
• When asked a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
• Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
• Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze and say a prayer for them.
• Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.
• Never laugh at anyone's hopes and beliefs. People who don't have either don't have much.
• Smile when picking up the phone or engaging in conversation. The caller will hear it in your voice.

   

• Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
• Live a good, honorable life. When you get older and think back, you will enjoy it a second time.
• Be the kind of person your mom and dad can be proud of.
• Read between the lines.
• Be gentle with the earth.
• Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
• Put your money to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.
• Judge your successes by sacrifices made to achieve it and by the use of the talents God grants you.