Posted on Jun 26, 2020
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Good RED Friday Col Burroughs Those who have a purpose for their lives have no difficulty in getting up and going. I know how this is. I really struggled when I retired from the Air Force; I was working at a job that provided a good income but no real feeling of doing something useful and I was searching for something else. I had to drag myself out of bed in the morning and work really hard to be enthuastic for those I was supervising and I made a decision to move on to something I could put my heart into. I spent 10 years in school counseling and even now, I run into students who tell me I made a difference for them. I feel the same way about my work with the Red Cross. I am grateful to have meaning and purpose in my life.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that as an adopted child of God you are included in the chosen race, the royal priesthood of the true and only God, and HE created us to “proclaim the excellencies of HIM who called[us] out of darkness into HIS marvelous light.” Certainly, HE has blessed you with personality and natural and spiritual gifts and a specific plan for your life. No doubt you realize HE has guided you this far and will continue to do so since HE loves you. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. [Hebrews 13:2-3] Charlie.
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown .
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown .
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
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Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs from the wispy clouds of MetroWest Boston where our temperature is a nice 73° with a humidity of 67% and a breeze from the NE at 4 mph... We are headed up to 85° today... “Purposeful Life Day!” Why Not?
My Quote:
What is our purpose in life? Many people ask that question and those who might think on this understand that it is care for our spouse, care for our children, care for ourselves, and care for our God given land, animals, food, and more... If we have done those things, at least, then we have fulfilled our purposeful role in life... Kerry F. Harkins, June 26,2020
1) "The poor on the borderline of starvation live purposeful lives. To be engaged in a desperate struggle for food and shelter is to be wholly free from a sense of futility. - Eric Hoffer
2) "To experience the satisfaction and enjoyment of success in life, a definitive goal is essential. Many people fail at this vital point. The goal must be definite and specific, not in any sense vague or fuzzy. And to prove attainable, its image needs to be sharpened and resharpened continually, so that it stands out vividly in your thoughts. You must know, at all times, precisely and for certain what it is you want to accomplish and achieve. Strong and organized purposefulness toward a definite objective will focus your powers into a strong motivation in attainment of your goal." - Norman Vincent Peale
There certainly many ways to lead a purposeful life, but when one comes down to the root of it all, remember that...
“Your purposeful life started the day you were born, and it shouldn’t end until the day they fold your flag!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
My Quote:
What is our purpose in life? Many people ask that question and those who might think on this understand that it is care for our spouse, care for our children, care for ourselves, and care for our God given land, animals, food, and more... If we have done those things, at least, then we have fulfilled our purposeful role in life... Kerry F. Harkins, June 26,2020
1) "The poor on the borderline of starvation live purposeful lives. To be engaged in a desperate struggle for food and shelter is to be wholly free from a sense of futility. - Eric Hoffer
2) "To experience the satisfaction and enjoyment of success in life, a definitive goal is essential. Many people fail at this vital point. The goal must be definite and specific, not in any sense vague or fuzzy. And to prove attainable, its image needs to be sharpened and resharpened continually, so that it stands out vividly in your thoughts. You must know, at all times, precisely and for certain what it is you want to accomplish and achieve. Strong and organized purposefulness toward a definite objective will focus your powers into a strong motivation in attainment of your goal." - Norman Vincent Peale
There certainly many ways to lead a purposeful life, but when one comes down to the root of it all, remember that...
“Your purposeful life started the day you were born, and it shouldn’t end until the day they fold your flag!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that as an adopted child of God you are included in the chosen race, the royal priesthood of the true and only God, and HE created us to “proclaim the excellencies of HIM who called[us] out of darkness into HIS marvelous light.” Certainly, HE has blessed you with personality and natural and spiritual gifts and a specific plan for your life. No doubt you realize HE has guided you this far and will continue to do so since HE loves you. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. [Hebrews 13:2-3] Kerry.
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
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Thank you LTC Stephen F. for both your general comments and your fervent prayer...
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Good morning from Hartland Michigan COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Great quotes to start the day. Have a fantastic weekend.
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1SG Steven Imerman COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro
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SGT Dick Johnson
Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs and everyone from sunny and very warm Central Florida. Have a blessed R.E.D. Friday and a great weekend.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
You hit the "Nail on the Head" with that quote this morning Mark! Here's something I'll leave you to think about SP5 Mark Kuzinski:
"May you always search for the meaning of a "Purposeful Life" whether it's taking care of your family, starting a new business, excelling at your current job, or giving a hand and heart to others in need. Whatever it is I hope you're very successful. May you always keep that Positive Mental attitude as you explore your purpose in life and stay resilient during the toughest of times; and may you always take the best care of yourself and your family by staying strong, safe, and healthy. A motivated and inspired life is always the ingredient for a "Purposeful Life!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
"May you always search for the meaning of a "Purposeful Life" whether it's taking care of your family, starting a new business, excelling at your current job, or giving a hand and heart to others in need. Whatever it is I hope you're very successful. May you always keep that Positive Mental attitude as you explore your purpose in life and stay resilient during the toughest of times; and may you always take the best care of yourself and your family by staying strong, safe, and healthy. A motivated and inspired life is always the ingredient for a "Purposeful Life!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you so very much. Give my best to mom and Bella please.
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect that you are aware that as an adopted child of God you are included in the chosen race, the royal priesthood of the true and only God, and HE created us to “proclaim the excellencies of HIM who called[us] out of darkness into HIS marvelous light.” Certainly, HE has blessed you with personality and natural and spiritual gifts and a specific plan for your life. No doubt you realize HE has guided you this far and will continue to do so since HE loves you. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. [Hebrews 13:2-3] Mark.
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
I pray that you and I seek wisdom and guidance from the LORD and that we respond to HIS promptings including open doors & closed doors, as well of meeting people as if by chance, my brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
LORD I pray that YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are elected or appointed officials understand their purpose implicitly. I pray they demonstrate love across the aisle to their fellow brothers and sister-in-Christ. Let YOUR light shine on fellowship and inspire others to be respectful to those they disagree with.
LORD I lift spiritually immature adopted sons and daughters of YOU and physically immature children of YOUR adopted children to YOU. I pray that YOU guide the mind of the mentors of the spiritually mature to help them understand their general purpose and specific purposes. I pray that parents are blessed by YOU with wisdom and discernment to assist their children to understand their purpose. Help parents explain that our specific purpose shifts over our lifetime from childhood though to our death and that God is an ever-present help to give us wisdom.
I pray that radical BLM Marxists, Antifa and their allies will each be approaching the end of their rampage. I pray dear LORD that YOU convict the leaders and offer them a positive purpose. LORD I pray that YOU save as many of these radicals as YOU are willing.
I pray dear LORD that YOU bless YOUR own with wisdom to recognize that the rioters, looters, and most protestors are self-absorbed, and their rampage is based on a destructive lust.
Thank you, LORD for YOUR Word on our purpose.
a. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.’ [Proverbs 19_21 ESV]
b. ‘But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy ' [1 Peter 2: 9-10 ESV]
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 PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SSG Franklin Briant] PO3 Charles Streich 1SG Walter Craig
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