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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse. Some people think that giving advice is what counselors do. I try very hard NOT to do that unless specifically asked for it. And even then I usually try to help someone clarify what THEY want to do instead of taking the responsibility for their actions and/or behavior from them. Unsolicited advice is even less helpful; it usually shuts off the conversation.
How do you handle both the giving and receiving of advice?




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SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D
SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D
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That is a great quote!
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Sgt Vance Bonds
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This one is good. Really goodLt Col Charlie Brown
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that at least a few people seek your counsel on major and minor decisions – especially on areas you are knowledgeable about. No doubt that your humility as you give solicited advice is welcomed by family, friends and others who seek your counsel. ‘Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.’ [James 1:13 ESV], my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer, submits our daily and long-term plans, desires and hopes to YOU. I pray that each one of us recognizes YOUR voice to our soul/spirit. I pray that we each are so familiar with YOUR Word that we instantly recognize any counterfeit. As YOUR elected sheep by YOUR grace, we are familiar with YOUR voice. ‘My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30I and the Father are one.” [John 10:27-29 ESV]
I pray that each one of us are questioning like the Berean church when any tries to tell us anything that distorts basic Christian doctrine – especially Jehovah’s Witness, LDS, Word of Faith teachers and all others who have a distorted view of God. ‘Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.’ [Acts 17:11-12 ESV]
LORD, Holy Spirit we are each grateful that YOU dwell with the soul of each of us. YOU are over ever-present admonisher, comforter, encourager, and source of all knowledge, wisdom, and fruit. YOU provide YOUR fruit in perfect timing and measure since YOU know who will need to be blessed. ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.' [Galatians 5:22-24 ESV]
LORD, I pray for a significant increase in cooperation, peace and compassion for YOUR adopted sons and daughters throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Russia, China, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. I pray that YOUR light cleanses each one of us of impurities which inhibit YOUR love flowing through us to those we interact with.
I lift the United States Congress representatives, senators and their staff members to YOU. I pray that YOU motivate YOUR adopted sons and daughters in these groups to urge their fellow members to act wisely and seek wise counsel as they move forward on critical national and international issues. 'Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.’ [Proverbs 20:18-19 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
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PVT Mark Zehner
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Excellent quote! Listen to true experts not just those you want to hear from! Great piece of advice! Take care and have a great day!
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that at least a few people seek your counsel on major and minor decisions – especially on areas you are knowledgeable about. No doubt that your humility as you give solicited advice is welcomed by family, friends and others who seek your counsel. ‘Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.’ [James 1:13 ESV], My brother-in-Christ PVT Mark Zehner.

I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer, submits our daily and long-term plans, desires and hopes to YOU. I pray that each one of us recognizes YOUR voice to our soul/spirit. I pray that we each are so familiar with YOUR Word that we instantly recognize any counterfeit. As YOUR elected sheep by YOUR grace, we are familiar with YOUR voice. ‘My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30I and the Father are one.” [John 10:27-29 ESV]
I pray that each one of us are questioning like the Berean church when any tries to tell us anything that distorts basic Christian doctrine – especially Jehovah’s Witness, LDS, Word of Faith teachers and all others who have a distorted view of God. ‘Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.’ [Acts 17:11-12 ESV]
LORD, Holy Spirit we are each grateful that YOU dwell with the soul of each of us. YOU are over ever-present admonisher, comforter, encourager, and source of all knowledge, wisdom, and fruit. YOU provide YOUR fruit in perfect timing and measure since YOU know who will need to be blessed. ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.' [Galatians 5:22-24 ESV]
LORD, I pray for a significant increase in cooperation, peace and compassion for YOUR adopted sons and daughters throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Russia, China, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. I pray that YOUR light cleanses each one of us of impurities which inhibit YOUR love flowing through us to those we interact with.
I lift the United States Congress representatives, senators and their staff members to YOU. I pray that YOU motivate YOUR adopted sons and daughters in these groups to urge their fellow members to act wisely and seek wise counsel as they move forward on critical national and international issues. 'Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.’ [Proverbs 20:18-19 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
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Good morning Sir. When I need expert advice I ask God. Have a great day.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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LTC Stephen F. - I quit giving my family unsolicited advice, many years ago. My head was getting sore from banging it against the wall, when they would totally disregard what they asked for!
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LTC Stephen F. Amen. Thank you Sir.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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“Advice can be good or bad. You need to know your source and trust that source before moving ahead with any advice. Research the advice before proceeding — just some friendly advice today. Sometimes your own advice, if you listen to yourself and fall back on your own experience and lessons learned, is the best advice. You will receive advice from the media and other sources, but you have to check that source and advice for yourself. May you always give the best advice when you’re asked for it and may you have the right attitude and presence to provide the very best advice when others seek it from you; 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. ‘Sometimes you have to take your own advice and apply it to your own problems.’ — Senora Roy.” Remember the advice I gave you today in my personal quote is based on experience and year of practice. You have to decide! — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs Yes Sir. Stay safe and Blessed.
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