The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!

Good morning from Hartland Michigan COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Great quotes to ponder as we go though the day. Thanks you.

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I serve as a servant leader in my family.
1. I am a Christian husband, father of adult sons, brother of sisters and uncle of nephews and nieces.

2. Yet another post focused on the opposite of the stated focus. In this case the antithesis of “Possessions Day! or as you mention 'lead to serve.' I am a servant leader by God's grace.

3. As an infantry officer I resolved to never require of my soldiers what I would not do. Therefore I risked my own life for their on several occasions involving munitions, ammunition and combat vehicles.

Good Wednesday, June 17, 2020 morning my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs to you and Bella.

Mark 10: 35-45 ESV
"And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 'And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 'and they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” And they said to him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized, but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

John 13: 12-20 ESV "When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’ I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”

Philippians 4:11-13 ESV 'Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

Quotes I appreciate
1. Andre Malraux quote 'To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less'
2. Randy Gonzales 'Live with fulfillment, serve with passion so in this lifetime you will have the ability to die with no regrets'
3. Simon Sinek 'Leaders volunteer to go first into danger. Their willingness to sacrifice for us is the reason we're inspired to follow.'
4. Dolly Parton 'If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.'

I pray for an increase of selfless service and servant leadership among the adopted sons and daughters of God. I pray dear LORD that YOU use each one of us to serve with skill, grace, and joy.
I lift the Federal and state elected leaders, legislators, judges, and leaders of the protestors to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU prune their desires of acquiring possessions, power and prestige from the current situation facing this land and in fact the nations of the world. I pray that YOU motivate each one to serve with honor for the duration of their elected and/or appointed position.
I pray that parents are increasingly demonstrating selfless leadership as they serve their family members. I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are married love their spouse selflessly and honorably. I pray that parents demonstrate faith in God to their family members and friends they/we are demonstrating love to our children by loving our spouse as well as their children.
I lift each elected leader, legislator, and judge in the relatively free world including Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America as well as the Middle eastern nations. I pray that YOU bless their constituents by transforming the mind of each leader, legislator, and judge and motivating them to serve the people with honor and accountability.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word – on servant leadership
"And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” [Mark 10: 42-45 ESV]
"When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’ I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” [John 13: 12-20 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Wednesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.


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1. Servant Leader
2. Philippians 4_11-12 'Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
3. 1982-03 A Co 1st Bn 52nd IN at Grafenwöhr Training Area in March 1982 – M60 machine gun ammo commercial - 1LT Andy Cruise, 1LT Mike Johnson, 1LT Stephen Ford
4. 2018-11-11 Maria Elena and LTC Stephen Ford, USA-retired outside National Memorial Funeral Home

honor to serve-Ray Boltz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1GBe1juZSM

FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarlandSGT Wanda Shepherd ] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter CraigGySgt Gary Cordeiro Sgt John H. PO3 Lynn Spalding

Good Wednesday morning, COL Mikel J. Burroughs from the beautiful skies of Greater Boston, where our temperature is a cool 57° but headed nicely up to the low 80's!!! Finishing up breakfast, so will complete my response shortly... I am back at it... My wife got the shower first this morning as she had an early appointment at the car dealership... "Possessions Day" Why Not?

1) "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." - Pericles

2) "The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace." - Carlos Santana

3) "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus

4) "What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish and all men. The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him? - Massasoit

WHen all is said and done remember what is ultimately important...

“Lead to serve, not to acquire material possessions, gain power, or reach a higher status!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs











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