Heroes:
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Christian Creed
The die has been cast; I have stepped out of the comfort zone, the decision has been made, I am a Christian.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, or back away. My past is forgotten, my present is focused, and my future is secure.
I am finished and done with low living, side walking, cheap excuses, and dwarf goals.
I no longer need preeminence, position, promotion, promises, or popularity.
I don't have to be first; I don't have to be right. I don't have to be recognized, I don't have to be praised or rewarded.
I have died to the self-centered, ego driven, limp lipped lifestyle.
I live by faith, learn by submitting, labor by love, lead by example, and lift by prayer.
My dream is developed, my decision definite, my desire determined, my discipline dedicated and my devotion distinct.
My face is set, my pace is fast, my road is narrow and my way is tough. My counsel is reliable my companions are strong. My purpose is pure and my mission is clear.
I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted, delayed or denied.
I will not flinch in the face of the adversary; negotiate at the maze of mediocrity.
I will not give up, shut up, or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, and stood up for the cause of freedom.
I must fight when others faint, go when others wont, give until the task is finished, and when I lie exhausted on the field of battle, fellow Christians will have no problem recognizing me as one of their own.
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The Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
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