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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO today! — 25 February 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Doing the Right Things Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is doing the right things. Thinking and planning strategically, setting organizational priorities, allocating the right personnel and fiscal resources, and leading to fulfill the organization’s visions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support TONIGHT sponsored by Victory for Veterans (VFV) and hosted by Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of "Peer-to-Peer" support. WFL - Where "Sharing is Caring!"
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get connected and get involved with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Fairy Tales and War Stories!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tune-in-tonight-for-warriors-for-life-wfl-fairy-tales-and-war-stories
Tune in Saturday night with the “Colonel” and special guest Diane Baren for Warriors for Life (WFL)
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-wfl-with-and-special-guest-diane-baren-sadie-s-place-for-veterans-arts-spva
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “When you do the right thigs in the right way, you have nothing to lose because you have nothing to fear.” — Zig Ziglar
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” — Peter Drucker
“There’s a difference between doing things right and doing the right thing.” — Chris Fussell
“Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. It’s called integrity.” — Unknown Author
“Doing the right thing is like water. Good for all living things and flows without thinking about.” — Bhupendra
“Whenever you know what is right, you must also know the courage it demands.” — Unknown Author
“In the end you should always do the right thing even it its hard.” — Nicholas Sparks
“It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO today! — 25 February 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Doing the Right Things Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is doing the right things. Thinking and planning strategically, setting organizational priorities, allocating the right personnel and fiscal resources, and leading to fulfill the organization’s visions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support TONIGHT sponsored by Victory for Veterans (VFV) and hosted by Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of "Peer-to-Peer" support. WFL - Where "Sharing is Caring!"
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get connected and get involved with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Fairy Tales and War Stories!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tune-in-tonight-for-warriors-for-life-wfl-fairy-tales-and-war-stories
Tune in Saturday night with the “Colonel” and special guest Diane Baren for Warriors for Life (WFL)
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-wfl-with-and-special-guest-diane-baren-sadie-s-place-for-veterans-arts-spva
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “When you do the right thigs in the right way, you have nothing to lose because you have nothing to fear.” — Zig Ziglar
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” — Peter Drucker
“There’s a difference between doing things right and doing the right thing.” — Chris Fussell
“Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. It’s called integrity.” — Unknown Author
“Doing the right thing is like water. Good for all living things and flows without thinking about.” — Bhupendra
“Whenever you know what is right, you must also know the courage it demands.” — Unknown Author
“In the end you should always do the right thing even it its hard.” — Nicholas Sparks
“It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & 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 “Thursday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse Leader from a beautiful day here in SW Florida!!!
It is “Doing the Right Things Day!” and I do hope we are all doing the right things today & every day.
"The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Better to fail at doing the right thing than to succeed at doing the wrong thing." - Guy Kawasaki
"Doing the right things for the right reason in the right way is the key to Quality of Life!" - Stephen Covey
"Doing the right thing isn't always easy - in fact, sometimes it's real hard - but just remember that doing the right thing is always right." - David Cottrell
"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity." - W. Clement Stone
"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." - Benjamin Franklin
As we move through the facets of life, keep in mind that...
“Leadership is doing the right things. Thinking and planning strategically, setting organizational priorities, allocating the right personnel and fiscal resources, and leading to fulfill the organization’s visions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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It is “Doing the Right Things Day!” and I do hope we are all doing the right things today & every day.
"The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Better to fail at doing the right thing than to succeed at doing the wrong thing." - Guy Kawasaki
"Doing the right things for the right reason in the right way is the key to Quality of Life!" - Stephen Covey
"Doing the right thing isn't always easy - in fact, sometimes it's real hard - but just remember that doing the right thing is always right." - David Cottrell
"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity." - W. Clement Stone
"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." - Benjamin Franklin
As we move through the facets of life, keep in mind that...
“Leadership is doing the right things. Thinking and planning strategically, setting organizational priorities, allocating the right personnel and fiscal resources, and leading to fulfill the organization’s visions!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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"Pray Where You Are"from the album "Little Red Riding Hood"(Terry Taylor and Lost Dogs)(C)1993 B-1 Music/Chenka-Chenka Music/Word Music (ASCAP)
I expect that your conscience has guided you to do what is right since you were young. No doubt as you matured you have learned to say what is right without offense intended. I hope that you and I listen well before speaking and that we speak respectfully to everybody we interact with. ‘From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.’ [James 2:10-11, 13 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsW5S_MUns&feature=related
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsW5S_MUns&feature=related
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LTC Stephen F. Wow! Thank you for your powerful comments & Prayers, Stephen...
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Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse. The sun is shining!
Running around this morning trying to get about a half dozen things organized so late to the game but here are some comments on topic.
It is more important to do the right thing than to worry about who gets the credit for it or how popular it will be. This is directly related to integrity and leadership and sometimes means taking an unpopular position or speaking out even when you know it will cost you personally.
SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter CW3 Harvey K. CMSgt Steve Pennington LTC John Shaw CSM Chuck Stafford MSG Tom Earley Lt Col Jim Coe LTC John Griscom PO1 Steve Ditto SGT Mark Estes SGT (Join to see) Maj John Bell CPT Ricky Riley SGM Bill Frazer SFC William Farrell SPC Nancy Greene SMSgt David A Asbury Sgt Albert Castro SSgt Marian Mitchell SPC Jeff Daley, PhD
Running around this morning trying to get about a half dozen things organized so late to the game but here are some comments on topic.
It is more important to do the right thing than to worry about who gets the credit for it or how popular it will be. This is directly related to integrity and leadership and sometimes means taking an unpopular position or speaking out even when you know it will cost you personally.
SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter CW3 Harvey K. CMSgt Steve Pennington LTC John Shaw CSM Chuck Stafford MSG Tom Earley Lt Col Jim Coe LTC John Griscom PO1 Steve Ditto SGT Mark Estes SGT (Join to see) Maj John Bell CPT Ricky Riley SGM Bill Frazer SFC William Farrell SPC Nancy Greene SMSgt David A Asbury Sgt Albert Castro SSgt Marian Mitchell SPC Jeff Daley, PhD
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LTC Stephen F.
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"Pray Where You Are"from the album "Little Red Riding Hood"(Terry Taylor and Lost Dogs)(C)1993 B-1 Music/Chenka-Chenka Music/Word Music (ASCAP)
I expect that your conscience has guided you to do what is right since you were young. No doubt as you matured you have learned to say what is right without offense intended. I hope that you and I listen well before speaking and that we speak respectfully to everybody we interact with. ‘From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.’ [James 2:10-11, 13 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsW5S_MUns&feature=related
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsW5S_MUns&feature=related
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Ronald Reagan said if you are concerned with doing the right thing you won't worry who gets the credit
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LTC Stephen F.
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"Pray Where You Are"from the album "Little Red Riding Hood"(Terry Taylor and Lost Dogs)(C)1993 B-1 Music/Chenka-Chenka Music/Word Music (ASCAP)
I expect that your conscience has guided you to do what is right since you were young. No doubt as you matured you have learned to say what is right without offense intended. I hope that you and I listen well before speaking and that we speak respectfully to everybody we interact with. ‘From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.’ [James 2:10-11, 13 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SFC Melvin Brandenburg
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsW5S_MUns&feature=related
LORD I pray for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters this evening who is struggling to make wise decisions for health and welfare of those who depend on us. I pray that we submit our desires, plans, hope and dreams to YOU. Renew the mind of each of us by the washing of YOUR word. ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind’ [James I:5-6 ESV]
I pray that YOU guide good Samaritans to come to the aid of those recently terminated from employment and those evicted from the small business or home based on foolish decisions by those in power. I pray for the widows, widowers and orphans as Easter approaches. I pray that YOU guide trustworthy individuals to assist those in need who have great listening skills and a large amount of patience to sit with the lonely. 'If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.' [James 1:26-27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of compassion and love for families and friends divided over political viewpoints and policy support differences. LORD I pray that YOU prompt the mature to take first steps in reconciliation. Guide them to work towards restoration of fellowship. 'What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' [James 2:14-17 ESV]
I lift the honest and trustworthy governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, and Australia who are doing their best to do what is right, to YOU, dear LORD. I pray that YOU guide the mind of each and their hands as they develop policy and make rulings. No doubt they seek wisdom. I pray that YOU bless each with wisdom to do what is right, compromise on non-essentials and stay true to their impeccable character foundations. ‘For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.’ [1 Peter 2:15-17 ESV]
I lift the corrupt governmental leaders and judges in the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, France, Egypt, Israel, India, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia who are biased, susceptible to bribes and contemptuous of those who are selfless advocates for the downtrodden and the faithful. YOU know which are deluded to place their faith in the institutions they have solidified which are founded on sand. Their works are focused on bringing themselves glory. ‘It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’ [Proverbs 25:256-27 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Friday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
"Pray Where You Are" by the Lost Dogs
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SFC Melvin Brandenburg
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LTC Stephen F. truth is I'm pretty blunt. I try to consider if what I'm about to say will be helpful or necessary but if I have something to say I'm not always diplomatic. I believe it is better to be honest and try to be correct, not necessarily win the argument, but be truthful in what I say. I try not to ride roughshod over others' feelings but I'm not on this earth to manage other's feelings. It has earned me the respect of my commanders and my joes. I have had joes who just didn't like me but were loyal because I was always mission 1st welfare of my joes 2nd, was honest, and I looked after my own needs last.
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