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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Good “R.E.D Friday!” Afternoon “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 9 April 2021!
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they return home once again!
Today’s Message is: “Grow Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is a living process. Leaders don’t rest on their laurels. They fuel growth development. They grow new leaders.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
We have (38) weeks and (267) days until 2022!
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, 10 April 2021 where “Sharing is Caring!”
Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!
Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!
Saturday’s Topic: “Coping With PTSD!”
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Everything you go through, grows you.” — Robert Tew
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Find your place in life and grow.” — Anita R. Sneed-Carter
“Dare to learn and grow through your mistakes — this is how mastery occurs!” — Debra Crown
“Grow taller than your failures; never give up.” — Israelmore Ayivor
“Some people grow under responsibility; others swell.” — Henrietta C. Mears
“Every flower must grow through dirt.” — Laurie Jean Sennott
“View every obstacle as an opportunity to grow.” — Brian Tracy
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” — Eric Butterworth
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 and Week!
Good “R.E.D Friday!” Afternoon “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 9 April 2021!
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they return home once again!
Today’s Message is: “Grow Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership is a living process. Leaders don’t rest on their laurels. They fuel growth development. They grow new leaders.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
We have (38) weeks and (267) days until 2022!
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, 10 April 2021 where “Sharing is Caring!”
Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!
Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!
Saturday’s Topic: “Coping With PTSD!”
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
A Flower on Every Grave - Memorial Day - get started:
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/flowers
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: “Everything you go through, grows you.” — Robert Tew
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Find your place in life and grow.” — Anita R. Sneed-Carter
“Dare to learn and grow through your mistakes — this is how mastery occurs!” — Debra Crown
“Grow taller than your failures; never give up.” — Israelmore Ayivor
“Some people grow under responsibility; others swell.” — Henrietta C. Mears
“Every flower must grow through dirt.” — Laurie Jean Sennott
“View every obstacle as an opportunity to grow.” — Brian Tracy
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” — Eric Butterworth
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 RED Friday Col Burroughs and Posse. Rainy morning here in Northern Virginia. Glad to see it; maybe it will wash some of the pollen out of the air.
Grow...something we should all strive to do for as long as we can. Part of that depends on your attitude; you CAN learn, change and grow from every experience but only if you are open to doing so. There was a time when we believed that PTSD was something that never changed; it was a static diagnosis you had to live with forever. Now we talk about Post Traumatic Growth, the ability to make meaning from what we've experienced even the traumatic parts of our experiences. However, our experiences don't have to be traumatic for us to learn and grow from them; with an open mind we can learn and grow from everything and everyone in our lives.
And to speak to Col Burroughs' point about leadership: Just because you are in that position doesn't mean you know everything. Be open minded and do your best to learn from everyone and grow in your abilities. More will be asked of you as you gain experience but you can only meet the need if you are willing to grow.
1SG Steven Imerman CSM Chuck Stafford SGT Steve McFarland LTC Joe Anderson SSgt Alia Schenck Kirk Poe Cpl (Join to see) SGT Randal Groover CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana COL Charles Williams Col Joseph Lenertz MAJ Karen Wall SSG Franklin Briant CPL Douglas Chrysler MGySgt (Join to see) SFC (Join to see) SGM Bill Frazer GySgt Thomas Vick SGT Vicki White 1SG Dan Capri
Grow...something we should all strive to do for as long as we can. Part of that depends on your attitude; you CAN learn, change and grow from every experience but only if you are open to doing so. There was a time when we believed that PTSD was something that never changed; it was a static diagnosis you had to live with forever. Now we talk about Post Traumatic Growth, the ability to make meaning from what we've experienced even the traumatic parts of our experiences. However, our experiences don't have to be traumatic for us to learn and grow from them; with an open mind we can learn and grow from everything and everyone in our lives.
And to speak to Col Burroughs' point about leadership: Just because you are in that position doesn't mean you know everything. Be open minded and do your best to learn from everyone and grow in your abilities. More will be asked of you as you gain experience but you can only meet the need if you are willing to grow.
1SG Steven Imerman CSM Chuck Stafford SGT Steve McFarland LTC Joe Anderson SSgt Alia Schenck Kirk Poe Cpl (Join to see) SGT Randal Groover CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana COL Charles Williams Col Joseph Lenertz MAJ Karen Wall SSG Franklin Briant CPL Douglas Chrysler MGySgt (Join to see) SFC (Join to see) SGM Bill Frazer GySgt Thomas Vick SGT Vicki White 1SG Dan Capri
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - Excellent point about Post Traumtic Growth this morning Charlie and the point about leaders that are willing to grow as they gain more experience and higher position of authority. I've learned a lot from my leaders and mentors over the years and I continue to grow in knowledge... all great points and great shared quotes as well - have a great day and enjoy the weekend - hopefully that rain will go away...
“Grow can mean many different things for different people. Grow can mean you seek out a better you. You want to grow and change to know there you have more capabilities. You know there is a better you ahead of you. What steps will you take to grow? That reminds me of this quote…
‘Grow through what you go through.’ — Unknown Author
May you always find new ways to grow in life and remind yourself that…
‘I am where I am today because of the choices I have made. I am not where I want to be because of the choices I have not made. I would not be trying to grow if I was content with where I am.’ — Unknown Author
May your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. Always leave some room to grow — why not?” — COL (ret) Mikel Burorughs
Give Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support a try this Saturday evening with COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs as we discuss ‘Coping With PTSD!’
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
“Grow can mean many different things for different people. Grow can mean you seek out a better you. You want to grow and change to know there you have more capabilities. You know there is a better you ahead of you. What steps will you take to grow? That reminds me of this quote…
‘Grow through what you go through.’ — Unknown Author
May you always find new ways to grow in life and remind yourself that…
‘I am where I am today because of the choices I have made. I am not where I want to be because of the choices I have not made. I would not be trying to grow if I was content with where I am.’ — Unknown Author
May your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. Always leave some room to grow — why not?” — COL (ret) Mikel Burorughs
Give Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support a try this Saturday evening with COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs as we discuss ‘Coping With PTSD!’
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
Online Peer Support Saturday Evening with Warriors for Life (WFL) - "Coping With PTSD!" |...
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, 10 April 2021 where “Sharing is Caring!” Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support! Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night! Saturday’s Topic: “Coping With PTSD!”...
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music EntertainmentFrail · Jars Of ClayMuch Afraid 1997 Silvertone Records/ Essential RecordsProducer: Stephen LipsonMixing Eng...
I hope that you that you have spiritually matured a great deal more that your physical age reflects. I expect you have grown significantly as a leader serving others with humility. I pray that you and I help others to persevere in this early springtime. ‘Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.’ [3 John 1:2-3 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Growing older for me has been a joy... I get to see my daughters grow older and become the great individuals that I hoped for, I get to see my nonprofits growing, I get to see my veterans friends grow through Warriors for Life, and I continue to grow in knowledge and compassion for others that struggle. Thanks fro dropping in and take pride in your growth CSM Chuck Stafford whatever that may be my friend...
“Grow can mean many different things for different people. Grow can mean you seek out a better you. You want to grow and change to know there you have more capabilities. You know there is a better you ahead of you. What steps will you take to grow? That reminds me of this quote…
‘Grow through what you go through.’ — Unknown Author
May you always find new ways to grow in life and remind yourself that…
‘I am where I am today because of the choices I have made. I am not where I want to be because of the choices I have not made. I would not be trying to grow if I was content with where I am.’ — Unknown Author
May your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. Always leave some room to grow — why not?” — COL (ret) Mikel Burorughs
Give Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support a try this Saturday evening with COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs as we discuss ‘Coping With PTSD!’
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
“Grow can mean many different things for different people. Grow can mean you seek out a better you. You want to grow and change to know there you have more capabilities. You know there is a better you ahead of you. What steps will you take to grow? That reminds me of this quote…
‘Grow through what you go through.’ — Unknown Author
May you always find new ways to grow in life and remind yourself that…
‘I am where I am today because of the choices I have made. I am not where I want to be because of the choices I have not made. I would not be trying to grow if I was content with where I am.’ — Unknown Author
May your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. Always leave some room to grow — why not?” — COL (ret) Mikel Burorughs
Give Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support a try this Saturday evening with COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs as we discuss ‘Coping With PTSD!’
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/online-peer-support-saturday-evening-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-coping-with-ptsd
Online Peer Support Saturday Evening with Warriors for Life (WFL) - "Coping With PTSD!" |...
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, 10 April 2021 where “Sharing is Caring!” Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support! Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night! Saturday’s Topic: “Coping With PTSD!”...
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music EntertainmentFrail · Jars Of ClayMuch Afraid 1997 Silvertone Records/ Essential RecordsProducer: Stephen LipsonMixing Eng...
I hope that you that you have spiritually matured a great deal more that your physical age reflects. I expect you have grown significantly as a leader serving others with humility. I pray that you and I help others to persevere in this early springtime. ‘Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.’ [3 John 1:2-3 ESV] my brother-in-Christ CSM Chuck Stafford.
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
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Good morning Col Burroughs and all the rest of my RP family. This is a great topic today Col Burroughs. While I agree with all you have said, as per usual, I would like to look at growth from a spiritual perspective. I think it is important to include the spiritual growth, before, during and after our military experience. I believe it to be an essential part of growth. With that being said, I have included below a link that gives insight to how we can grow in Christ, which I believe to be an essential part of any great leaders growth. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from https://thelife.com/how-to-grow-in-christ
HOW TO GROW IN CHRIST: WHAT IT MEANS, AND PRACTICAL STEPS
God wants to empower you through the Holy Spirit to live a Christ-directed life. As you continue to breathe spiritually (confess your sin and claim the fullness of the Spirit), you will experience a deepening fellowship with God which will lead to growth in Christ
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GROW IN CHRIST?
It means to increase in your knowledge of Christ and become more constant in your love for him and your obedience to him.
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom you have sent (John 17:3).
Next in this series: How To Know I'm Really Saved
HOW CAN I GROW IN CHRIST?
Spiritual growth results from trusting that Jesus is living in and through you. The righteous will live by faith (Galatians 3:11). A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life and to practice the following:
Go to God in prayer daily.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you(John 15:7).
Read God’s Word daily.
Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true (Acts 17:11).
Begin with the Gospel of John.
Obey God moment by moment.
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him (John 14:21).
Witness for Christ by your life and words.
Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 4:19). This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples (John 15:8).
Trust God for every detail of your life.
Cast all your anxiety on him [God] because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Trust the Holy Spirit to direct you and empower your daily life and witness.
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want (Galatians 5:16-17).
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
COMMUNICATION IS VITAL
Communication is vital to any relationship, including your relationship with Christ. Investing in these four types of communication will help you grow in your relationship with Christ as you live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
God communicates with us through the Bible, revealing His character and His will.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
We communicate with God through prayer—sharing our needs and our desire to do his will.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hears and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him (1 John 5:14-15).
We communicate with Christians to encourage one another in our faith.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Related articles: Why is Church So Important? and Why Bother With Church?
We communicate with non-Christians to help them discover what a relationship with Christ is like.
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to me by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Read [1 Corinthians 3:6-7]. God is the source of your growth. You cannot become spiritually mature by trying really hard to do so without him. As you walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, read the Bible, pray, tell people about Christ, and spend time with other believers, God will be at work in you, producing fruitfulness and maturity.
Related article: Know Your Resources as a Child of God
This is only the beginning of your Christian life. There is much more to understand than just these four lessons. The Church is God’s appointed place for Christians to learn and grow. Take the initiative today to find a Bible-teaching church in your neighbourhood and make plans to attend regularly.
Taken from https://thelife.com/how-to-grow-in-christ
HOW TO GROW IN CHRIST: WHAT IT MEANS, AND PRACTICAL STEPS
God wants to empower you through the Holy Spirit to live a Christ-directed life. As you continue to breathe spiritually (confess your sin and claim the fullness of the Spirit), you will experience a deepening fellowship with God which will lead to growth in Christ
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GROW IN CHRIST?
It means to increase in your knowledge of Christ and become more constant in your love for him and your obedience to him.
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom you have sent (John 17:3).
Next in this series: How To Know I'm Really Saved
HOW CAN I GROW IN CHRIST?
Spiritual growth results from trusting that Jesus is living in and through you. The righteous will live by faith (Galatians 3:11). A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life and to practice the following:
Go to God in prayer daily.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you(John 15:7).
Read God’s Word daily.
Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true (Acts 17:11).
Begin with the Gospel of John.
Obey God moment by moment.
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him (John 14:21).
Witness for Christ by your life and words.
Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 4:19). This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples (John 15:8).
Trust God for every detail of your life.
Cast all your anxiety on him [God] because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Trust the Holy Spirit to direct you and empower your daily life and witness.
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want (Galatians 5:16-17).
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
COMMUNICATION IS VITAL
Communication is vital to any relationship, including your relationship with Christ. Investing in these four types of communication will help you grow in your relationship with Christ as you live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
God communicates with us through the Bible, revealing His character and His will.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
We communicate with God through prayer—sharing our needs and our desire to do his will.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hears and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him (1 John 5:14-15).
We communicate with Christians to encourage one another in our faith.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Related articles: Why is Church So Important? and Why Bother With Church?
We communicate with non-Christians to help them discover what a relationship with Christ is like.
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to me by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Read [1 Corinthians 3:6-7]. God is the source of your growth. You cannot become spiritually mature by trying really hard to do so without him. As you walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, read the Bible, pray, tell people about Christ, and spend time with other believers, God will be at work in you, producing fruitfulness and maturity.
Related article: Know Your Resources as a Child of God
This is only the beginning of your Christian life. There is much more to understand than just these four lessons. The Church is God’s appointed place for Christians to learn and grow. Take the initiative today to find a Bible-teaching church in your neighbourhood and make plans to attend regularly.
How to Grow in Christ: What it Means, and Practical Steps
Practice these six disciplines andyou'll see your faith grow.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I must be predictable I guess. LOL I’m glad you liked the link, my friend. Linda is very pleased due to our getting some much needed updating to our house. I’m sure it will grow on me as it is being accomplished. Many blessings to you, Bella and your Mom.
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Provided to YouTube by Sony Music EntertainmentFrail · Jars Of ClayMuch Afraid 1997 Silvertone Records/ Essential RecordsProducer: Stephen LipsonMixing Eng...
I hope that you that you have spiritually matured a great deal more that your physical age reflects. I expect you have grown significantly as a leader serving others with humility. I pray that you and I help others to persevere in this early springtime. ‘Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.’ [3 John 1:2-3 ESV] my brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence.
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
Thank YOU, LORD for rain, sunshine, budding blossoms, pollination of flowers, flowing streams, meadows and urban parks. YOU bless the creation with common grace and special grace for YOUR own adopted sons and daughters. I pray that each of us are thankful for all you do including the challenges and testing YOU enable us to go through to mature us and strengthen our character. ‘we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.’ [Romans 5:3b-5 ESV]
I lift infants, toddlers, their parents, grandparents, and guardians to YOU dear LORD. YOU ordained the family to care for, train up, and to protect the young as they grow into maturity. By YOUR grace infants and toddlers learn how to act and respond by watching and listening. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ [Proverbs 22:6 ESV] Masked faces can scare the young and they can inhibit learning about how to recognize emotional gestures. I pray that those who are raising the youngest, take off their masks at home and do their best to use facial expressions appropriately so the infants/toddlers can easily see and learn. ‘A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.’ [Proverbs 15:13-14 ESV]
I pray for kindness, attentiveness, great listening skills, and great hearing for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who are caregivers for infants and toddlers; disabled children and adults. Thank YOU, LORD for ears to hear. I pray that YOU open our ears to listen carefully. ‘Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.’ [Romans 12:6-8 ESV]
I pray that YOU pour out a large and enduring measure of enduring love to each widow, widower, prisoner, severely disabled individual, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental issues. 'When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.’ [Psalm 34:17-18 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.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Frail · Jars Of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ZsJjT6BBM
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