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REQUEST FOR TRANSFER
Author Unknown
June 23, 2011

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

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