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https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-motivational-quotes-of-the-day-and-week-61
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day and Week!
Good “Red Friday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” back tin Castle Rock, CO! — 7 February 2020 Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they return home once again.
Today is: “Choose to Be You Day!” Why Not?
“We have many choices to make in this lifetime, but the most important one is to choose to be the best self you can be!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
We have (47) weeks and (329) days until 2021!
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for this Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services. Topic Saturday Night: “Why Being Yourself Matters!”
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I am now what happened to me. I am what I chose to become.” — Carl Gustav Jung
“Today I choose to become better than I was yesterday.” — Unknown Author
“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person that you are. — Mandy Hale
“it’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self-love deficit.” — Eartha Kitt
“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” — Steve Furtick
“I’d like to be the sort of person who can enjoy things at the time, instead of having to go back in my head and enjoy them.” — David Foster Wallace
"Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose." — Wayne Dyer
“To become, you must first believe.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
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
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day and Week!
Good “Red Friday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” back tin Castle Rock, CO! — 7 February 2020 Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they return home once again.
Today is: “Choose to Be You Day!” Why Not?
“We have many choices to make in this lifetime, but the most important one is to choose to be the best self you can be!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
We have (47) weeks and (329) days until 2021!
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for this Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services. Topic Saturday Night: “Why Being Yourself Matters!”
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5530730
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 connection:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/life-readiness-training-center
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I am now what happened to me. I am what I chose to become.” — Carl Gustav Jung
“Today I choose to become better than I was yesterday.” — Unknown Author
“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person that you are. — Mandy Hale
“it’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self-love deficit.” — Eartha Kitt
“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” — Steve Furtick
“I’d like to be the sort of person who can enjoy things at the time, instead of having to go back in my head and enjoy them.” — David Foster Wallace
"Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose." — Wayne Dyer
“To become, you must first believe.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
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 from a soggy Northern Virginia. Supposed to pour all day. We have multiple street closings for flooding and downed trees. However, it isn't SNOW!
Choosing who you want to be. Make that choice but make sure it is in keeping with your values and your vision of where you want your life to go. Every day you get to choose. Make it a good one.
LTC Stephen F. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Sgt (Join to see) Sgt John H. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown MSgt David Hoffman CMSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey LTC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SGT Robert Pryor SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski
Choosing who you want to be. Make that choice but make sure it is in keeping with your values and your vision of where you want your life to go. Every day you get to choose. Make it a good one.
LTC Stephen F. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Sgt (Join to see) Sgt John H. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown MSgt David Hoffman CMSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey LTC (Join to see) CPL Dave Hoover SGT Robert Pryor SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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1LT Ernest Chamblee
Very true, thanks for the share and motivation!
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken!”
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken!”
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that the human soul is the essence of who each one of us and that the sanctification process is transforming our imperfect soul into the perfect soul for each one of us Charlie.
I pray that you and I are blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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 blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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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SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth
Great quotes LTC Charlie !
Very appropriate for the occasion... :)
Thanks so much for the mention...!
Very appropriate for the occasion... :)
Thanks so much for the mention...!
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Good morning Col Mikel Burroughs and all the rest of my RP Family. We all have choices everyday of our life. We must make choices all the time. Of course one of those choices is to be who we wish to be. I thought I knew who and what I wanted to be, but that didn't work out so well, most of the time. Through all of those experiences I found that I was seeking recognition Instead of purpose. Once that was identified, I needed to choose a better way. God has always been a big part of my life, but I wasn't acting like it. Through many experiences I found the most peace and fulfillment I have ever thought I could experience. That choice was to be a servant to others. I chose to serve others as Jesus taught us to do. What I do, is not for recognition for me but to bring Glory to God.
I like what Col Carl Whicker posted today from Joshua 24:15. With that in mind, I found an interesting devotional from learnreligions.com. I have determined that for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. That is my choice for me and hope for you as well. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from learnreligions.com
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve - Joshua 24:15
Verse of the Day - Day 175
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Updated June 25, 2019
Welcome to Verse of the Day!
Today's Bible Verse:
Joshua 24:15
... choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (ESV)
Today's Inspiring Thought: Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Here we find Joshua, one of Israel's most faithful leaders, clearly calling the people to make a choice between serving other gods, or serving the one, true God. Then Joshua sets the example with this declaration: "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Today we face the same dilemma. Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (NLT)
Maybe money is not a problem for you. Perhaps something else is dividing your service to God. Like Joshua, have you made a clear choice for yourself and your family to serve the Lord alone?
Total Commitment or Halfhearted Devotion?
The people of Israel in Joshua's day were serving God halfheartedly. In reality, this means they were serving other gods. Choosing the one true God means giving our total, wholehearted commitment to him alone.
What does halfhearted service to God look like?
Halfhearted service is insincere and hypocritical. It lacks honesty and integrity. Our devotion to God must be authentic and transparent. True worship of the living God must come from the heart. It can't be forced on us by rules and commands. It is rooted in genuine love.
Are you hiding parts of yourself from God? Are you holding back, unwilling to surrender areas of your life to him? If so, then perhaps you are secretly worshiping false gods.
When we are more attached to our things—our home, our car, our career—we cannot serve God wholeheartedly. There can be no neutrality. This verse draws a line in the sand. You must choose this day whom you will service. Joshua made a radical, public statement: "I have chosen the Lord!"
Years earlier Joshua had made the choice to serve the Lord and serve him only. Joshua had made a once-and-for-all choice, but he would continue to do so daily, choosing God over and over again throughout his life.
Like Joshua did for Israel, God extends his invitation to us, and we must decide. Then we put our decision into action: we choose to come to him and to serve him daily. Some call this invitation and response a transaction of faith. God calls us to salvation by grace, and we respond by choosing to come by his grace as well.
Joshua's choice to serve God was personal, passionate, and permanent. Today, will you say like he did, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
I like what Col Carl Whicker posted today from Joshua 24:15. With that in mind, I found an interesting devotional from learnreligions.com. I have determined that for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. That is my choice for me and hope for you as well. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from learnreligions.com
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve - Joshua 24:15
Verse of the Day - Day 175
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Updated June 25, 2019
Welcome to Verse of the Day!
Today's Bible Verse:
Joshua 24:15
... choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (ESV)
Today's Inspiring Thought: Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Here we find Joshua, one of Israel's most faithful leaders, clearly calling the people to make a choice between serving other gods, or serving the one, true God. Then Joshua sets the example with this declaration: "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Today we face the same dilemma. Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (NLT)
Maybe money is not a problem for you. Perhaps something else is dividing your service to God. Like Joshua, have you made a clear choice for yourself and your family to serve the Lord alone?
Total Commitment or Halfhearted Devotion?
The people of Israel in Joshua's day were serving God halfheartedly. In reality, this means they were serving other gods. Choosing the one true God means giving our total, wholehearted commitment to him alone.
What does halfhearted service to God look like?
Halfhearted service is insincere and hypocritical. It lacks honesty and integrity. Our devotion to God must be authentic and transparent. True worship of the living God must come from the heart. It can't be forced on us by rules and commands. It is rooted in genuine love.
Are you hiding parts of yourself from God? Are you holding back, unwilling to surrender areas of your life to him? If so, then perhaps you are secretly worshiping false gods.
When we are more attached to our things—our home, our car, our career—we cannot serve God wholeheartedly. There can be no neutrality. This verse draws a line in the sand. You must choose this day whom you will service. Joshua made a radical, public statement: "I have chosen the Lord!"
Years earlier Joshua had made the choice to serve the Lord and serve him only. Joshua had made a once-and-for-all choice, but he would continue to do so daily, choosing God over and over again throughout his life.
Like Joshua did for Israel, God extends his invitation to us, and we must decide. Then we put our decision into action: we choose to come to him and to serve him daily. Some call this invitation and response a transaction of faith. God calls us to salvation by grace, and we respond by choosing to come by his grace as well.
Joshua's choice to serve God was personal, passionate, and permanent. Today, will you say like he did, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
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MSG Glen Miller
Thank you brother Gene. This should be an inspiration to all to make that decision and truly serve YHWH with all ones heard.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that the human soul is the essence of who each one of us and that the sanctification process is transforming our imperfect soul into the perfect soul for each one of us Gene & Linda.
I pray that you and I are blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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 blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
MSG Glen Miller - you’re most welcome, brother Glen. Thank you for your comment.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that the human soul is the essence of who each one of us and that the sanctification process is transforming our imperfect soul into the perfect soul for each one of us Robert.
I pray that you and I are blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my brother-in-Christ Maj Robert Thornton.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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 blessed with humility, grace and compassion and that we accept each family member, friend and others exactly as they are, my brother-in-Christ Maj Robert Thornton.
Thank YOU, dear God for dwelling with the soul of each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters and sanctifying our soul. YOU sanctify each one of us individually and the corporately sanctify the entire extant Body of Christ on this earth.
I lift each adopted son and daughter of YOURs and their family members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless each one to accept themselves as they are in YOUR love.
I lift the abused, the mistreated, the emotionally and psychologically broken to YOU. I pray that YOU gently and firmly restore self-respect to each one as YOU heal their minds, body and soul.
I pray that YOU bring conviction to the abusers, violently vocal and those who resort to physical violence against their family members. I pray that YOU heal as many of these from desires to physically and verbally hurt their family members.
Do what it takes to bring rapists to justice in this life. I pray that YOU turn as many hearts as YOU are willing to repent
I pray for an increase of humility for each of the elected and appointed leaders in Federal, State and local government. I pray that YOU motivate elected and appointed officials who are YOUR adopted sons and daughters to work across the aisles to develop legislation and policy which will genuinely benefit the constituents.
I pray that YOUR adopted parents and spouses demonstrate selfless love to each other routinely and children, friends and others are motivated to selflessly love. Enable each child to accept the fact that they are loved by their parents and YOU.
I pray that YOU bless each orphan to recognize that they are loved by YOU.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Friday 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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