The "Colonel's" Motivational/Inspirational Quotes and Message of the Day!

My ex left on the eve of our 19th anniversary. Looking back it was the best present she ever gave me other than my two kids. At the time though ....

I'll be going through that myself if I ever remarry.

I'll be going through that myself if I ever remarry.

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Beat you by one year Sir. 52 for us.

Great point. And sometimes when we lose something it is because we didn't value it highly enough.

Hopefully you comprehend that your value is beyond measure in God’s view. The atonement of Jesus the Christ on the cross is the penultimate demonstration of selfless agape love. I expect those you are responsible for leading, guiding, advising and counseling value you as an individual. No doubt they appreciate the mutual trust between you. Your delegation of authority to perform duties and tasks demonstrates that you trust them and value their contributions. ‘or one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. [Romans 5:7-9 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

I pray for sufficient servant leadership, teamwork, willingness to serve as called to do so, for each adopted son and daughter of God who reads this prayer or hears this prayer. Empower each of us to demonstrate love and respect to family, friends, neighbors and each other person YOU know needs YOUR love. 'Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.' [Romans 12:10-13 ESV]
I lift the areas of this nation that are embroiled in turmoil to YOU LORD from family strife through neighborhood unrest to city and state challenges. I pray that YOU employ each of us to calm down tensions wherever we are. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [Matthew 5:9 ESV], I pray that YOU bless the honest, trustworthy police officers, sheriff’s deputies, federal and state agents with discernment, endurance in doing good and demonstrating respect I pray that YOU give each one ears to hear YOU. I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint. [Habakkuk 2:1 ESV]
LORD I lift up the most vulnerable in society to YOU including preborn children, disabled children especially those labeled as autistic and the ministries which help these people and those who care for them. including pregnant mothers-to-be. I pray that YOU motivate compassionate counselors with patience to listen and hear to speak respectfully to the pregnant women and girls. Help them to understand the value of human life and to place their trust in YOU. 'For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.' [Psalm 139:13-16 ESV]
I pray that YOU do what it takes to change the heart of POTUS Biden and his wife Jill from pro-induced abortion to be pro-life. 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live' [Deuteronomy 30:19 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Monday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Tuesday 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
Wes King "Porch Sessions" Life Is Precious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuXUe8lIA4

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, I overvalue myself, but I also undervalue my ability to succeed. My passion for satisfaction doesn't allow me to drown, yet it provokes me to swim or wade through unnecessary obstacle courses. I thank my better half for supporting my turbulent life making it easy for me to achieve objectives, personally and professionally. My wife makes it simple for me to satisfy each mission I undertook following my life in boots and cammies; from my MBA through to succeeding as a Senior Vice President in suits and shoes (corporate maze), where politics to conceal inefficiency rules the roost.

Hopefully you comprehend that your value is beyond measure in God’s view. The atonement of Jesus the Christ on the cross is the penultimate demonstration of selfless agape love. I expect those you are responsible for leading, guiding, advising and counseling value you as an individual. No doubt they appreciate the mutual trust between you. Your delegation of authority to perform duties and tasks demonstrates that you trust them and value their contributions. ‘or one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. [Romans 5:7-9 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SGT Steve McFarland.

I pray for sufficient servant leadership, teamwork, willingness to serve as called to do so, for each adopted son and daughter of God who reads this prayer or hears this prayer. Empower each of us to demonstrate love and respect to family, friends, neighbors and each other person YOU know needs YOUR love. 'Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.' [Romans 12:10-13 ESV]
I lift the areas of this nation that are embroiled in turmoil to YOU LORD from family strife through neighborhood unrest to city and state challenges. I pray that YOU employ each of us to calm down tensions wherever we are. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. [Matthew 5:9 ESV], I pray that YOU bless the honest, trustworthy police officers, sheriff’s deputies, federal and state agents with discernment, endurance in doing good and demonstrating respect I pray that YOU give each one ears to hear YOU. I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint. [Habakkuk 2:1 ESV]
LORD I lift up the most vulnerable in society to YOU including preborn children, disabled children especially those labeled as autistic and the ministries which help these people and those who care for them. including pregnant mothers-to-be. I pray that YOU motivate compassionate counselors with patience to listen and hear to speak respectfully to the pregnant women and girls. Help them to understand the value of human life and to place their trust in YOU. 'For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.' [Psalm 139:13-16 ESV]
I pray that YOU do what it takes to change the heart of POTUS Biden and his wife Jill from pro-induced abortion to be pro-life. 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live' [Deuteronomy 30:19 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Monday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Tuesday 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
Wes King "Porch Sessions" Life Is Precious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsuXUe8lIA4

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana Yes, I have struggled with it for many years.

SGT Steve McFarland, amazing.