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1. Never be angry at the same time.
2. Never yell at one another unless the house is on fire.
3. Yield to the wishes of your spouse as an exercise fo self-disciple if you can’t think of a better reason.
4. If you have a choice between making yourself or your spouse look good, choose your spouse.
5. If you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly.
6. Never bring up a mistake from the past.  Your silence will be appreciated.
7. Neglect the whole world rather than one another
8. Never meet without an affectionate greeting.
9. Never let the day end without saying at least one complementary thing to your spouse.
10. When you have said or done something hurtful, acknowledge it and ask for forgiveness.
11. Remember, it takes two to get into an argument.  Invariably the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking.
12. Never go to bed mad.

Rev2:-4 (KJV) “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”

God is absolutely wonderful. His Grace abounds! The thing to remember is he is faithful even when we are not. This song is directed toward the individual who has wandered off-track. Rather relying on the power available the them through God, they act on their own power. And the result of this action is disastrous. But eventually the believer must return to their first love or there will be serious consequences. This song is for the believer than needs a renew relationship with Jesus.

verse 1
Remember when that special day.
You took me in with open arms.
And at that time you promised me
That You would stay and never leave

chorus
Restore me, bring me back,
Return me to my first love
My first love, will never leave
My frist love, won't forsake me
My first love.

verse2
When I have gone and lost my way.
Trying to do things on my own
You are willing at any time
To take me in with open arms.

Words and Music by John Pape, Jr.
The Mediatunes Project (ASCAP) - Copyright © 2000
CCLI #3076978

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