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

Like you stated above Lt Col Charlie Brown easier said then done for some that are struggling to find their center and allowing their emotions to control and highjack their progress... Thanks for the additional quotes this morning and good to hear that you have the vaccine lined up. My 85-year old mother completed both of her vaccine shots and had no adverse complications whatsoever... Have a great dat Charlie...

“What does it mean to be ‘centered’ for you? ‘Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.’ — Zhuangzi. May you find balance and be centered when life’s challenges and motions push you too far; 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. Forget yourself and serve others, practice deep breathing, and connect with nature to center yourself.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Excellent meme share Lt Col Charlie Brown

Glad to hear you got an appointment. Wife and I have received both shots. She's well past waiting period and I hit 14 days since 2nd this coming Monday. Then we both have to go get 2nd shingles shot which we've had to put off due to waiting period before/after the COVID vaccine. This is way too much time with folks who want to stick needles in your arm :-))

I hope you are centered on the rock-solid foundation of Christ. I expect you are aware that while facts vary in interpretation, truth is absolute whether or not any of us believes it. I pray that you and I are well-balanced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy in everything we undertake to do. I pray that you and I are motivated by justice for all, mercy for those afflicted, and selfless love. After all the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. 'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you.' [Isaiah 54:10 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

LORD I lift those in fear of their lives and the health and safety of loved ones where radicals intend to exact revenge for political motives, gang motives and all other corrupt motivations for evil. I pray for the police men and women, the DHS agents, and investigators working to solve crimes and protect citizens, visitors and all others within their jurisdictions. I pray that YOU disrupt all plans for vengeance and guide the mind, hands and feet of each of those working to interdict violence. I pray that YOU protect the most vulnerable and turn the hearts from wickedness to compassion even tonight dear LORD. ‘The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. … He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly on the wings of the wind. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him, thick clouds dark with water. Out of the brightness before him hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds. The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice, hailstones and coals of fire. And he sent out his arrows and scattered them; he flashed forth lightnings and routed them.’ [Psalm 18:2-6; 10-14]
I pray for a peaceful and secure night for the homeless, the despondent, the disabled veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI, those evicted from small businesses and homes based on local through national decisions affecting the energy industries and construction industries and societal outcasts along with their family members. I pray that each one of them is safe tonight and that YOU bless each with hope in YOU. I pray that YOU guide each to people who can help them weather the storm of life and lead them to employment and safe places to live. 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.' [John 14:27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of moral courage for elected officials and judges, leaders of corporations, leaders in industry, leaders of non-profit organizations, and appointed leaders from local through Federal and international levels. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of these who seek wisdom from YOU with wisdom and fulfillment of their desires in YOUR perfect timing. For each who refuses to acknowledge YOU, who places their faith in the quicksand of corruption and political favoritism, and who is foolish enough to rely on polling to make their decisions, I pray YOU bring confusion to the mind of each and foil all plans motivated by corruption. ‘But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.’ [1 Timothy 6:9-10 ESV]
I pray for comfort and trustworthy support for the lonely, the widows, the widowers and the orphans tonight LORD. I pray that YOU motivate good listeners with compassion to come to the aid of most of these people. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. [1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV]
I pray that YOU free as many captives of the sexual slave trade and slave trades throughout the world. Guide trustworthy law enforcement agents and investigators to rescue as many as YOU are willing. I pray that trustworthy counselors with great listening skills will guide these slave men and women, boys and girls to freedom – especially freedom of the mind after their abusive captivity. ‘And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” [Luke 4:17-19 ESV]
I pray for wisdom for POTUS Joe Biden and his wife Jill. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One. I pray that YOU remind that all human life is precious and turn his heart and soul to support pro-life policy including protecting those born alive after botched induced abortions; oppose third trimester abortions; support for adoption; support for counseling; support for organizations that support mothers-to-be through childbirth through the child growing into an adult and afterwards; and if all possible turn his heart to support pro-life policy from conception through natural death. ‘I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday 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

Be Grounded in Faith (feat. Vanessa Biggers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvXx7kjfGcg

GySgt Thomas Vick - My kids were exactly the right age that I saw it first time through 8-12 year old eyes. It was magic, then, and still good. Haven't seen the new one or the remake.

In some cases it's, "Focus, Briarhopper"...

1SG Steven Imerman - Thanks for the additonal quote and MEME brother...

“What does it mean to be ‘centered’ for you? ‘Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.’ — Zhuangzi. May you find balance and be centered when life’s challenges and motions push you too far; 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. Forget yourself and serve others, practice deep breathing, and connect with nature to center yourself.” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

I hope you are centered on the rock-solid foundation of Christ. I expect you are aware that while facts vary in interpretation, truth is absolute whether or not any of us believes it. I pray that you and I are well-balanced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy in everything we undertake to do. I pray that you and I are motivated by justice for all, mercy for those afflicted, and selfless love. After all the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. 'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you.' [Isaiah 54:10 ESV] my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.

LORD I lift those in fear of their lives and the health and safety of loved ones where radicals intend to exact revenge for political motives, gang motives and all other corrupt motivations for evil. I pray for the police men and women, the DHS agents, and investigators working to solve crimes and protect citizens, visitors and all others within their jurisdictions. I pray that YOU disrupt all plans for vengeance and guide the mind, hands and feet of each of those working to interdict violence. I pray that YOU protect the most vulnerable and turn the hearts from wickedness to compassion even tonight dear LORD. ‘The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. … He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly on the wings of the wind. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him, thick clouds dark with water. Out of the brightness before him hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds. The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice, hailstones and coals of fire. And he sent out his arrows and scattered them; he flashed forth lightnings and routed them.’ [Psalm 18:2-6; 10-14]
I pray for a peaceful and secure night for the homeless, the despondent, the disabled veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI, those evicted from small businesses and homes based on local through national decisions affecting the energy industries and construction industries and societal outcasts along with their family members. I pray that each one of them is safe tonight and that YOU bless each with hope in YOU. I pray that YOU guide each to people who can help them weather the storm of life and lead them to employment and safe places to live. 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.' [John 14:27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of moral courage for elected officials and judges, leaders of corporations, leaders in industry, leaders of non-profit organizations, and appointed leaders from local through Federal and international levels. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of these who seek wisdom from YOU with wisdom and fulfillment of their desires in YOUR perfect timing. For each who refuses to acknowledge YOU, who places their faith in the quicksand of corruption and political favoritism, and who is foolish enough to rely on polling to make their decisions, I pray YOU bring confusion to the mind of each and foil all plans motivated by corruption. ‘But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.’ [1 Timothy 6:9-10 ESV]
I pray for comfort and trustworthy support for the lonely, the widows, the widowers and the orphans tonight LORD. I pray that YOU motivate good listeners with compassion to come to the aid of most of these people. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. [1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV]
I pray that YOU free as many captives of the sexual slave trade and slave trades throughout the world. Guide trustworthy law enforcement agents and investigators to rescue as many as YOU are willing. I pray that trustworthy counselors with great listening skills will guide these slave men and women, boys and girls to freedom – especially freedom of the mind after their abusive captivity. ‘And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” [Luke 4:17-19 ESV]
I pray for wisdom for POTUS Joe Biden and his wife Jill. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One. I pray that YOU remind that all human life is precious and turn his heart and soul to support pro-life policy including protecting those born alive after botched induced abortions; oppose third trimester abortions; support for adoption; support for counseling; support for organizations that support mothers-to-be through childbirth through the child growing into an adult and afterwards; and if all possible turn his heart to support pro-life policy from conception through natural death. ‘I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday 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

Be Grounded in Faith (feat. Vanessa Biggers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvXx7kjfGcg

I hope you are centered on the rock-solid foundation of Christ. I expect you are aware that while facts vary in interpretation, truth is absolute whether or not any of us believes it. I pray that you and I are well-balanced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy in everything we undertake to do. I pray that you and I are motivated by justice for all, mercy for those afflicted, and selfless love. After all the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. 'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you.' [Isaiah 54:10 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SGT (Join to see).

LORD I lift those in fear of their lives and the health and safety of loved ones where radicals intend to exact revenge for political motives, gang motives and all other corrupt motivations for evil. I pray for the police men and women, the DHS agents, and investigators working to solve crimes and protect citizens, visitors and all others within their jurisdictions. I pray that YOU disrupt all plans for vengeance and guide the mind, hands and feet of each of those working to interdict violence. I pray that YOU protect the most vulnerable and turn the hearts from wickedness to compassion even tonight dear LORD. ‘The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. … He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly on the wings of the wind. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him, thick clouds dark with water. Out of the brightness before him hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds. The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered his voice, hailstones and coals of fire. And he sent out his arrows and scattered them; he flashed forth lightnings and routed them.’ [Psalm 18:2-6; 10-14]
I pray for a peaceful and secure night for the homeless, the despondent, the disabled veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI, those evicted from small businesses and homes based on local through national decisions affecting the energy industries and construction industries and societal outcasts along with their family members. I pray that each one of them is safe tonight and that YOU bless each with hope in YOU. I pray that YOU guide each to people who can help them weather the storm of life and lead them to employment and safe places to live. 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.' [John 14:27 ESV]
I pray for an increase of moral courage for elected officials and judges, leaders of corporations, leaders in industry, leaders of non-profit organizations, and appointed leaders from local through Federal and international levels. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of these who seek wisdom from YOU with wisdom and fulfillment of their desires in YOUR perfect timing. For each who refuses to acknowledge YOU, who places their faith in the quicksand of corruption and political favoritism, and who is foolish enough to rely on polling to make their decisions, I pray YOU bring confusion to the mind of each and foil all plans motivated by corruption. ‘But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.’ [1 Timothy 6:9-10 ESV]
I pray for comfort and trustworthy support for the lonely, the widows, the widowers and the orphans tonight LORD. I pray that YOU motivate good listeners with compassion to come to the aid of most of these people. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. [1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV]
I pray that YOU free as many captives of the sexual slave trade and slave trades throughout the world. Guide trustworthy law enforcement agents and investigators to rescue as many as YOU are willing. I pray that trustworthy counselors with great listening skills will guide these slave men and women, boys and girls to freedom – especially freedom of the mind after their abusive captivity. ‘And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” [Luke 4:17-19 ESV]
I pray for wisdom for POTUS Joe Biden and his wife Jill. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One. I pray that YOU remind that all human life is precious and turn his heart and soul to support pro-life policy including protecting those born alive after botched induced abortions; oppose third trimester abortions; support for adoption; support for counseling; support for organizations that support mothers-to-be through childbirth through the child growing into an adult and afterwards; and if all possible turn his heart to support pro-life policy from conception through natural death. ‘I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday 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

Be Grounded in Faith (feat. Vanessa Biggers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvXx7kjfGcg