THE FINAL INSPECTION

[Tazman]

The soldier stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"



The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.



I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.



If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



"Step forward now, you soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."


~Author Unknown~

This one really hits home for me, my dad fought in WWII and Korea, my son fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and spent 6 months in Afghanistan, I truly thank God that my time in the Air Force was all during peace time, but at the same time I thank God for all of the men and women who have and are know fighting to preserve our freedom and to gain freedom for others.

[Chuck7]

Yeah ,
You posted tha tone a while ago. I love that one man. I remember the day you posted it. It was very timely. Life can be H=== sometime.
Chuck

PS But those are truly the times to let our true faith shine shine. I remember watching th epassion of the Christ. I was really gripped to the core when I saw Him make His face like flint hugging the cross.

[Tazman]

Chuck I still can not read that without tearing up, when I watched the Passion I had to stop myself from standing up and screaming "STOP IT!!!!" When Christ was being scourged

[Chuck7]

yeah I got the DVD I need to waqtch it tonight to remember tha tmy salvation cost alot