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REQUEST FOR TRANSFER

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

-- Author Unknown

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