Saturday, January 21, 2006
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER
Author Unknown
Jan 21, 2006
To: Commander and 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, 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 equipment. 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 and encourage the
instructed 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 need. You do not need a demotion and transfer.
(You'd never cut it on latrine duty.) You need a period of "R&R"
--Renewal and Rekindling. I am setting aside a place on the battlefield
that is insulated from all sound 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. 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 rekindle within you and renewed love, zeal
and enthusiasm.
Report to Me tattered and empty. I will refill you.
Compassionately,
Your Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ
PRAYER
"Lord, free me from all covetousness and from attachment to
possessions. May I wholly desire you as my treasure and portion. Help
me to make good use of the material blessings you give me that I may
use them generously for your glory and for the good of others."
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