Request For Transfer
TO: Commander-in-Chief Spiritual Armed Forces, Jesus Christ
Dear Lord:
I am writing this to You to request a transfer to a desk job. I herewith
present my reasons: I began my career as a private, but because of the
intensity of the battle You have quickly moved me up in the ranks. You
have made me an officer and given me a tremendous amount of
responsibility. There are many soldiers and recruits under my charge. I
am constantly being called upon to dispense wisdom, make judgments, and
find solutions to complex problems. You have placed me in a position to
function as an officer, when in my heart I know I have only the skills
of a private.
I realize that You have promised to supply all I would
need for the battle. But Sir, I must present You a realistic picture of
my situation. My uniform, once so crisp and starched, is now stained
with tears and blood of those I have tried to assist. The soles of my
boots are cracked and worn from the miles I have walked trying to enlist,
encourage, and instruct the troops. My weapons are marred, tarnished
and chipped from constant battle against the enemy. Even the Book of
Regulations I was issued has been torn and tattered from endless use.
The words are now smeared.
You have promised You would be with me
throughout, but when the noise of the battle is so loud and the
confusion is so great, I can neither see nor hear You. I feel so alone.
I'm tired. I'm discouraged. I have Battle Fatigue. I would never ask You
for a discharge. I love being in Your service. But I humbly request a
demotion and transfer. I'll file papers or clean latrines.
Just get me out of the battle -- please, Sir.
Your Faithful, but tired, Warrior.
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TO: Faithful, but tired, Soldier, Spiritual Armed Forces
LOCATION: The Battlefield
SUBJECT: Transfer
Dear Soldier:
Your request for transfer has been denied. I herewith present My
reasons: You are needed in this battle. I have selected you, and I will
keep My Word to supply your needs. You do not need a demotion and
transfer. Besides, you'd never cut it on latrine duty anyway. You need a period of
"R & R" (Renewal and Rekindling). I am setting aside a place on the
battlefield that is insulated and fully protected from
the enemy. I will meet you there and I will give you rest. I will remove
your old equipment and "make all things new."
You have been wounded in
the battle, My soldier. Your wounds are not visible, but you have
received grave internal injuries. You need to be healed. I will heal
you. Also, you have been weakened in the battle. You need to be strengthened.
I will strengthen you and be your strength. I will instill in you
confidence and ability. My Words will be rekindled within you, giving you renewed
love, zeal and enthusiasm. Report to Me tattered and empty. I will replenish you.
Compassionately,
Your Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ
[ Author Unknown -- from E-Mail Ministry -- Ed:anon. ]
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