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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning Everyone and welcome to the first day of February from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 1 February 2020
Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
“Our mission is to save people’s lives and to do that at Warriors for Life (WFL) we have to connect with them, understand them, and care about them! They are now the People in Our Life and Mission!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Special Guest Speaker Brett Cotter TONIGHT, with your host/moderator COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, Warriors For Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services. TONIGHT’s Topic: "Letting Go of Stress with Author Brett Cotter!" – check it out:
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “If you look at these photos they look like a dog, rabbit, and cat. But when you zoom on them individually you will see the beauty of photography… That is how life is, until you zoom on people’s lives you wouldn’t understand who they really are.” — Unknown Author
“Before we can forgive one another, we have to understand one another.” ― Emma Goldman
“You need to put yourself in their place in order to understand people” ― Sunday Adelaja
“When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.” ― Maya Angelou
“People are who they are and, try as you might, you cannot make them be what you want them to be.” ― Leila Sales
“If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
“Walk with me for a while, my friend—you in my shoes, I in yours—and then let us talk.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich
“You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.” ― Publilius Syrus
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“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning Everyone and welcome to the first day of February from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 1 February 2020
Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
“Our mission is to save people’s lives and to do that at Warriors for Life (WFL) we have to connect with them, understand them, and care about them! They are now the People in Our Life and Mission!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Special Guest Speaker Brett Cotter TONIGHT, with your host/moderator COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, Warriors For Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services. TONIGHT’s Topic: "Letting Go of Stress with Author Brett Cotter!" – check it out:
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5494153
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!" — Buy a WFL Challenge Coin: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Operation Costa Rica “Life Readiness Training Center” Support our Efforts and share with your connections:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/life-readiness-training-center
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “If you look at these photos they look like a dog, rabbit, and cat. But when you zoom on them individually you will see the beauty of photography… That is how life is, until you zoom on people’s lives you wouldn’t understand who they really are.” — Unknown Author
“Before we can forgive one another, we have to understand one another.” ― Emma Goldman
“You need to put yourself in their place in order to understand people” ― Sunday Adelaja
“When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.” ― Maya Angelou
“People are who they are and, try as you might, you cannot make them be what you want them to be.” ― Leila Sales
“If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
“Walk with me for a while, my friend—you in my shoes, I in yours—and then let us talk.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich
“You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.” ― Publilius Syrus
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs and welcome to the weekend. Understanding is not the same as knowledge. It lacks a level of empathy that helps us truly comprehend what others are telling us. Since we really can't get into someone else's life the best way to do that is to learn to truly listen. Listen not just to the words but to the silences too. Listen with the heart as well as the head and you begin to understand the other.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Sgt Ivan Boatwright - counseling was a wake up call for me. I learned to listen twice as much as talk...often the person either figures out at least a partial solution or I find that had I spoken sooner I would have addressed the wrong issue...
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Lt Col Charlie Brown - When I was lost attempting to find humanity with in myself, those who let me talk out my problem were the ones whose words when spoken said the most. I learned that only "I" can solve my problems, I just needed a foundation. That foundation may be religion, job, family, etc but it must be there to flourish. I said when, however I should say part will be forever lost. I must deal with it on a daily need.
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SGT John Graham
The ability to listen is a skill that needs constant refinement. When we listen, truly listen, and hear, really hear what is said communication is improved. When that communication is augmented with nonverbal communications we can learn even more.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you realize that observing, listening and understanding are related to wisdom while knowledge is simply a compilation of data and information Charlie.
I pray that you and I are great listeners, accurate observers and that we are treat each person with respect that we interact wit, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, dear God for YOUR WORD and giving us understanding of how YOUR Word is always true and perfectly able to shed light on our life, hopes and dreams as YOU bless us with desires and sanctify each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I pray for an increase in communication and understanding between spouses, parents and children, leaders and followers and employers and employees across this nation.
I pray that Congress members are sincerely listening to the citizens in their states and districts and trying their best to understand the needs of their districts. I pray they are seeking wisdom to meet the needs of this nation as well as their representative districts.
I pray for understanding, wisdom and compassion for those medical professionals and counselors who are observing the people who have upper respiratory symptoms during potential for the Coronavirus epidemic.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich
I pray that you and I are great listeners, accurate observers and that we are treat each person with respect that we interact wit, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, dear God for YOUR WORD and giving us understanding of how YOUR Word is always true and perfectly able to shed light on our life, hopes and dreams as YOU bless us with desires and sanctify each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I pray for an increase in communication and understanding between spouses, parents and children, leaders and followers and employers and employees across this nation.
I pray that Congress members are sincerely listening to the citizens in their states and districts and trying their best to understand the needs of their districts. I pray they are seeking wisdom to meet the needs of this nation as well as their representative districts.
I pray for understanding, wisdom and compassion for those medical professionals and counselors who are observing the people who have upper respiratory symptoms during potential for the Coronavirus epidemic.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich
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Don't hear, listen.
Don't rebut, discuss.
We need to talk to each other, not at each other.
Great share, this morning, sir.
Don't rebut, discuss.
We need to talk to each other, not at each other.
Great share, this morning, sir.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you realize that observing, listening and understanding are related to wisdom while knowledge is simply a compilation of data and information Steven.
I pray that you and I are great listeners, accurate observers and that we are treat each person with respect that we interact wit, my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.
Thank YOU, dear God for YOUR WORD and giving us understanding of how YOUR Word is always true and perfectly able to shed light on our life, hopes and dreams as YOU bless us with desires and sanctify each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I pray for an increase in communication and understanding between spouses, parents and children, leaders and followers and employers and employees across this nation.
I pray that Congress members are sincerely listening to the citizens in their states and districts and trying their best to understand the needs of their districts. I pray they are seeking wisdom to meet the needs of this nation as well as their representative districts.
I pray for understanding, wisdom and compassion for those medical professionals and counselors who are observing the people who have upper respiratory symptoms during potential for the Coronavirus epidemic.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich
I pray that you and I are great listeners, accurate observers and that we are treat each person with respect that we interact wit, my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.
Thank YOU, dear God for YOUR WORD and giving us understanding of how YOUR Word is always true and perfectly able to shed light on our life, hopes and dreams as YOU bless us with desires and sanctify each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters.
I pray for an increase in communication and understanding between spouses, parents and children, leaders and followers and employers and employees across this nation.
I pray that Congress members are sincerely listening to the citizens in their states and districts and trying their best to understand the needs of their districts. I pray they are seeking wisdom to meet the needs of this nation as well as their representative districts.
I pray for understanding, wisdom and compassion for those medical professionals and counselors who are observing the people who have upper respiratory symptoms during potential for the Coronavirus epidemic.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Saturday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich
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Good morning Col Mikel Burroughs and all the rest of my RP Family. A topic worth exploring today, as we try to understand what, where, why, when and how! For me to understand that, I find myself turning to God when I lack understanding. A question comes to mind regarding do I understand what God is like and who He is. I found an article that I think give some explanation to those questions, especially to those who question God and all things about Him. I pray that we all come to understand our Creator so that we can better under each other. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from belief net.com
A Prayer to Understand What God is Like
By Mark and Jill Herringshaw
Let Your compassion quickly meet our needs. (Psalm 79:8b)
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s armies will make this happen! (Isaiah 9:7b)
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What’s God like? What’s your idea of Him? Angry? Preferring judgment and revenge over mercy? Taking what we love away from us to teach us lessons? An angry, one-eyed schoolmaster with the rod in one hand and a spoonful of nauseating medicine in the other? Is He poised to strike should you get out of line?
It seems like God gets the bum rap for everything bad that happens in the world. Natural disasters are deemed, “An act of God,” as though God goes around gleefully hurting creation like the scary next door neighbor kid in Toy Store.
What is the character of God?
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard:
Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love. (Psalm 62:11,12)
If you believe God is good, is it possible to believe that He is all-powerful? How can He be both? Otherwise, why do bad things happen? He’s either bad or He’s weak. He can’t be Good and Supremely Powerful simultaneously.
Which is it? Aren’t those two traits incompatible?
God is both. He is Supremely Good and Supremely Powerful.
Bad things happen, in short, because He gave human beings charge of this planet, and we handed it over to the serpent. God lends us help when invited through prayer and our faith, but victory isn’t always achieved this side of Heaven. Whose fault is that?
Ours. We have messed things up for millennia, and it’s our responsibility to set it aright. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is the earth restored to the Garden of Eden in one fell swoop and with a handful of petitions!
But we’re working on it!
God has compassion on you, my friend! His passionate commitment to you is to help you, walk with you, give you wisdom, give you joy, forgive all that you have done that you’re not particularly proud of, and restore you to the person He thought up when He put all the pieces of who you are together in your mother’s womb.
All that isn’t good is not God’s fault! Quit blaming Him for people’s choices. Quit blaming Him for your own! Believe in His compassion. Believe in His passionate commitment towards you.
Just too good to be true? Pray this plain and simple prayer…
Father,
I haven’t altogether trusted in Your goodness. I’ve rationalized that distrust to believe that perhaps You’re just beyond my understanding. Well, You are beyond my understanding! Your goodness and kindness and justice and mercy are well beyond all I can comprehend.
“You are good, and Your love endures.” How many times have I read that, sung that, memorized that, declared that, and yet not fully embraced the truth of it?
Today I say it with all my heart: You are good!!!
If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing. (Isaiah 54:15)
Not all that happens in my life is good, but those things and events are not Your doing. And you recycle all the refuse – all that is worthless – in my life, turning it into something beautiful.
If I need angelic protection today, which I do, I will pray for it.
If I need strength today, which I do, I will ask for it.
If I need healing today, which I do, I will request it and receive it in faith.
I’m asking and I’m believing in Your promises. You are both strong and perfectly loving!
Amen!
You do not have because you do not ask God. (James 4:2)
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Taken from belief net.com
A Prayer to Understand What God is Like
By Mark and Jill Herringshaw
Let Your compassion quickly meet our needs. (Psalm 79:8b)
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s armies will make this happen! (Isaiah 9:7b)
[login to see] 3_6dc210f43c_c
What’s God like? What’s your idea of Him? Angry? Preferring judgment and revenge over mercy? Taking what we love away from us to teach us lessons? An angry, one-eyed schoolmaster with the rod in one hand and a spoonful of nauseating medicine in the other? Is He poised to strike should you get out of line?
It seems like God gets the bum rap for everything bad that happens in the world. Natural disasters are deemed, “An act of God,” as though God goes around gleefully hurting creation like the scary next door neighbor kid in Toy Store.
What is the character of God?
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard:
Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love. (Psalm 62:11,12)
If you believe God is good, is it possible to believe that He is all-powerful? How can He be both? Otherwise, why do bad things happen? He’s either bad or He’s weak. He can’t be Good and Supremely Powerful simultaneously.
Which is it? Aren’t those two traits incompatible?
God is both. He is Supremely Good and Supremely Powerful.
Bad things happen, in short, because He gave human beings charge of this planet, and we handed it over to the serpent. God lends us help when invited through prayer and our faith, but victory isn’t always achieved this side of Heaven. Whose fault is that?
Ours. We have messed things up for millennia, and it’s our responsibility to set it aright. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is the earth restored to the Garden of Eden in one fell swoop and with a handful of petitions!
But we’re working on it!
God has compassion on you, my friend! His passionate commitment to you is to help you, walk with you, give you wisdom, give you joy, forgive all that you have done that you’re not particularly proud of, and restore you to the person He thought up when He put all the pieces of who you are together in your mother’s womb.
All that isn’t good is not God’s fault! Quit blaming Him for people’s choices. Quit blaming Him for your own! Believe in His compassion. Believe in His passionate commitment towards you.
Just too good to be true? Pray this plain and simple prayer…
Father,
I haven’t altogether trusted in Your goodness. I’ve rationalized that distrust to believe that perhaps You’re just beyond my understanding. Well, You are beyond my understanding! Your goodness and kindness and justice and mercy are well beyond all I can comprehend.
“You are good, and Your love endures.” How many times have I read that, sung that, memorized that, declared that, and yet not fully embraced the truth of it?
Today I say it with all my heart: You are good!!!
If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing. (Isaiah 54:15)
Not all that happens in my life is good, but those things and events are not Your doing. And you recycle all the refuse – all that is worthless – in my life, turning it into something beautiful.
If I need angelic protection today, which I do, I will pray for it.
If I need strength today, which I do, I will ask for it.
If I need healing today, which I do, I will request it and receive it in faith.
I’m asking and I’m believing in Your promises. You are both strong and perfectly loving!
Amen!
You do not have because you do not ask God. (James 4:2)
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
MSG Glen Miller - thank you Brother Glen. I too find myself in quite the same situation as you. I was just reminiscing about that with my wife. Have a blessed day my friend and brother-in-Christ.
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