Monday, December 6, 2010

A Letter To New Recruits

Dear Soldier
I’ve been thinking about the true statement you said about how the military is going to change you. It’s can’t not.

My prayer for you is that when you see death, it will make you treasure life.

When you see suffering it will make you that much more compassionate.

When you see soldiers using and degrading women, may you stand for honor.

When you see violence, my prayer is that it will make you love peace.

When you see poverty, may your response be gratitude for when and where you were born.

When you feel pain, use it to long for heaven.

When you see courage may it empower you, and

when you see sacrifice- remember Christ’s for your forgiveness.

When you see selflessness, and are yourself selfless, know that we appreciate all you are doing to keep our country safe and free.

Stand firm. Stand strong.

Cindy Dunagan