The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!

1LT Peter Duston - Wise words. You never solve a problem that you created by doing the same thing that created it...

Charlie! We call that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results!

I solved this issue many years ago. I simply do not talk about 'change' - especially if it requires someone else to do it. Why? Well, the minute you mention the word 'change' - most people 'freeze up'. Instead, I started using the word 'evolve (or evolution)' to define my intentions and / or goals (regarding change). I found that simple terminology 'change' seemed to open people up to actually considering and doing it. I think the word 'change' implies doing something different, FAST and - as one of the posters (above) mentioned, people do not want to change there routines - but are often willing to evolve them to a different level if its presented as a 'gradual process'. Example, in 2004, I was sent to Albania to 'change' the way they trained Law Enforcement Officers. I was going to change a process which had been successful since before WWII, so I knew telling these 'Old' GENs/COLs running their program I was going to change it would simply not work. SO, when I first briefed the Minister of Public Order and his Senior Police Leadership, I praised their existing program and explained how I wanted to 'evolve' it to a higher level. Of course, they laughed. HOWEVER, after a very short time and demonstrating how the 'evolution' of their processes would make their program more effective, I saw a transition. The Minister began using the word "evolve" as did his Senior Police Leaders. In the end, their entire program was revised - willingly.

I expect that you have embraced many unexpected changes, and a number of significant challenges over your recent lifetime with fortitude and periodic grace. Hopefully you and I demonstrate love and respect to our friends and neighbors even though we don’t get very close physically in this COVID-risk season. I pray that we each are willing and able to embrace family members including giving and receiving hugs. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. [Galatians 6:9-10 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

I lift the most vulnerable people, the outcasts of society, the homeless, and their family members to YOU dear LORD. I pray that You alert the prayer warriors and motivate people to come to the aid of those who are in great need this night. 'Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.’ [Romans 15:7 ESV]
I pray for the recently terminated from employment and their family members, the small businesses, transportation and distribution networks, towns at risk of going bankrupt because their government leaders are foolishly focused on will-o-the-wisp objectives and consider their constituents as low priority. ‘Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.’ [James 1:12 ESV]
I pray for the medical, EMT and support element personnel on the front lines of COVID and other communicable diseases; the police, Federal Marshalls and investigative agents focused on detecting, interdicting crime and protecting the citizens; the deployed service members; and the families of each one of those dedicated professionals. I pray that YOU bless each one to endure with grace. ‘Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.' [James 1:2-4 ESV]
LORD I lift mature government leaders and their governments to you in various US states, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, India, Israel, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. ‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.’ [Romans 13:1-2 ESV]
As far as leaders, legislatures and judges who are focused on selfish agendas including vengeance, lording over their political opposition, abandoning their constituents, and leveraging corruption for political advantage. ‘For without cause they hid their net for me; without cause they dug a pit for my life. Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it! And let the net that he hid ensnare him; let him fall into it—to his destruction! [Psalm 35:7-8 ESV]
They ignore the admonishment of the LORD ‘But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.’ [Matthew 5:44-45 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Friday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Saturday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Give Thanks - Janella Salvador
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYRgB26rPIs

Great additional video and share for the message on 'Enbrassing' today SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Thank you my friend...

I expect that you have embraced many unexpected changes, and a number of significant challenges over your recent lifetime with fortitude and periodic grace. Hopefully you and I demonstrate love and respect to our friends and neighbors even though we don’t get very close physically in this COVID-risk season. I pray that we each are willing and able to embrace family members including giving and receiving hugs. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. [Galatians 6:9-10 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.

I lift the most vulnerable people, the outcasts of society, the homeless, and their family members to YOU dear LORD. I pray that You alert the prayer warriors and motivate people to come to the aid of those who are in great need this night. 'Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.’ [Romans 15:7 ESV]
I pray for the recently terminated from employment and their family members, the small businesses, transportation and distribution networks, towns at risk of going bankrupt because their government leaders are foolishly focused on will-o-the-wisp objectives and consider their constituents as low priority. ‘Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.’ [James 1:12 ESV]
I pray for the medical, EMT and support element personnel on the front lines of COVID and other communicable diseases; the police, Federal Marshalls and investigative agents focused on detecting, interdicting crime and protecting the citizens; the deployed service members; and the families of each one of those dedicated professionals. I pray that YOU bless each one to endure with grace. ‘Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.' [James 1:2-4 ESV]
LORD I lift mature government leaders and their governments to you in various US states, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, India, Israel, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. ‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.’ [Romans 13:1-2 ESV]
As far as leaders, legislatures and judges who are focused on selfish agendas including vengeance, lording over their political opposition, abandoning their constituents, and leveraging corruption for political advantage. ‘For without cause they hid their net for me; without cause they dug a pit for my life. Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it! And let the net that he hid ensnare him; let him fall into it—to his destruction! [Psalm 35:7-8 ESV]
They ignore the admonishment of the LORD ‘But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.’ [Matthew 5:44-45 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Friday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Saturday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Give Thanks - Janella Salvador
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYRgB26rPIs

LTC Stephen F. - THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE MY FRIEND IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll SSG Robert Mark Odom Wayne Soares PO1 William "Chip" Nagel ] SGT (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SMSgt David A Asbury Maj Marty Hogan PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Margaret Higgins CSM Chuck Stafford Lt Col Charlie Brown

Another awesome share for today's quote, inspiration, motivation, and message of the day SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - enjoy the day my friend...

COL Mikel J. Burroughs - your topics "COLONEL" are so inspirational and motivating. It's like a reflection of life right before your eyes my friend.

KEEP DRIVING ON "COLONEL" AND LEADING THE WAY! I AM WITH YOU MY FRIEND!

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll SSG Robert Mark Odom CPL Douglas ChryslerWayne Soares PO1 William "Chip" Nagel ] SGT (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SMSgt David A Asbury Maj Marty Hogan PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO3 Phyllis Maynard SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Margaret Higgins CSM Chuck Stafford Lt Col Charlie Brown