On open letter to the Heralds of the Good News:
I share with you a few anchor points that I hope will be helpful you as you begin your journey as a Salvation Army Officer. This coming June 13th, I will have completed 25 years of unbroken service answering the call God has placed in my life. I am glad you are joining me in your life of service as an Officer. For she or he who has ears to listen, do so.
Be Teachable – don’t be satisfied with the thought that you have finally made it – because you haven’t. You are just starting.
Laugh more – laugh often and hard. Experience joy because life goes quickly.
Don’t take yourself so seriously – others don’t take you seriously, why should you?
Hang on to your call – sometimes it will be all you have to sustain you.
Keep your heart sweet – pray, pray and pray again. Pray often. Make sure you keep your conversation with God going.
Beware of the machinery – it will eat you alive if you let it.
Look at the world, at people, at your flock, at your community, through the eyes of Jesus.
Work the ladle of grace -
dispense generosity;
preach forgiveness;
display humility.
Go with God, but go.
All the best,
Tim Foley, Major
May 22, 2007
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