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

Lt Col Charlie Brown - We have the same philosophy for sure Charlie - I love what I do and never ask for anything in return. I see the difference in veteran's lives that I've made and that is good enough for me. You have a great day and I hope that sun comes through later today Charlie...Thanks for all the great quotes and your personal thoughts today...

“Today the message is about selfless acts of kindness and giving of your time and talents to help others. Have that unselfish regard and devotion to the welfare of others. That leads me to this quote for today…

‘Expect nothing and appreciate everything.’ — Unknown Author

May you embrace the fact that doing good is reward enough and you will reap the benefit in so many other ways; 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. Doing a good deed helps you focus your thoughts outward toward other that may need your assistance and support. It can help you reduce your stress, and it may even help you live longer. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group TONIGHT hosted by Volunteer, Veteran, & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio – Topic “Dreams Continued!”

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tune-in-for-tonight-s-warriors-for-life-wfl-as-derrick-presents-dreams-continued

Down and feeling like a waste, we pickup such souls and make them realize that their lives are useful and needed.
Depressed and feeling like a burden, we lift these souls up and ingrain in them that they are part of a community that is counting on their contributions.
We are not the Almighty at all, yet we try to follow in the Almighty's footsteps.

Lt Col Charlie Brown, when I assist poor families, I never expect ROI on my investments, because such expectations are frivolous and will prove unsuccessful and unsustainable in short order. We have Sixers or Chakhas in India, who beg and donate to the Almighty. These crossbreed personalities are exploited by Politicians, the Police and others to fulfill their jollies that are incomplete from home. Assistance to such groups can be very tricky and dangerous. Expectancy of an ROI is foolish, like an April fool's day. I have successfully assisted several Sixers to shelters to avoid their exploitation too.

I expect that you are generous with your talents and resources. I hope that you are conscientious, kind, and increasingly selfless with the time you invest in relationships. No doubt many people seek your advice as well as your time. I pray that you and I are spiritually mature enough to offer assistance to those who resent us as well as those who appreciate us. ‘If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.’ [Luke 6:32, 35-36 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

I pray that each and every of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read or hear this prayer are spiritually mature enough to offer service to our neighbors as well as our friends and family members. In this COVID risk season far too many are too aloof to offer assistance even to the needy and desperate. LORD motivate and guide each of us to be beacons of light in this darkening time. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. [Matthew 6:14-16 ESV]
LORD I pray that spouses, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members are involved with demonstrating love and respect to each person we interact with. Let us educate our children and others by demonstration and action primarily supplemented with words. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. … “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. [Romans 13:8, 9c, 10 ESV]
I pray for compassion and kindness offered to widows, widowers, divorcees, homeless, orphans, street children, and outcasts of society in this Easter timeframe. Let YOUR love shine through YOUR Own to light up the lives of those who are grieving. I pray that each of us are careful as we walk the walk and let us make wise use of the time in this challenging season. “But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [Ephesians 5:13-16]
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
Hiding Place by Jars of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJnUea_zF98&list=PLgrz7tni1WjQloZjCi3ZcTWyXePk7WMjs&index=5

One of Dad's favorite sayings. Thanks for the memory.

I have to concur with the saying as being true CPT Jack Durish

You were too nice CPT Jack Durish I would have called her down immediately and let her know if she would have been paying attention she would have noticed that the compartment came open on his own and that she should be thanking the other passeneger for his quick reaction - but that is me brother... Thanks for sharing my friend...

“Today the message is about selfless acts of kindness and giving of your time and talents to help others. Have that unselfish regard and devotion to the welfare of others. That leads me to this quote for today…

‘Expect nothing and appreciate everything.’ — Unknown Author

May you embrace the fact that doing good is reward enough and you will reap the benefit in so many other ways; 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. Doing a good deed helps you focus your thoughts outward toward other that may need your assistance and support. It can help you reduce your stress, and it may even help you live longer. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group TONIGHT hosted by Volunteer, Veteran, & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio – Topic “Dreams Continued!”

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tune-in-for-tonight-s-warriors-for-life-wfl-as-derrick-presents-dreams-continued

GySgt Thomas Vick - Thank you, Gunny... Wishing you a fantastic day as well my friend...

Great quotes today Kerry.

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Thank you, my friend...

I expect that you are generous with your talents and resources. I hope that you are conscientious, kind, and increasingly selfless with the time you invest in relationships. No doubt many people seek your advice as well as your time. I pray that you and I are spiritually mature enough to offer assistance to those who resent us as well as those who appreciate us. ‘If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.’ [Luke 6:32, 35-36 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).

I pray that each and every of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who read or hear this prayer are spiritually mature enough to offer service to our neighbors as well as our friends and family members. In this COVID risk season far too many are too aloof to offer assistance even to the needy and desperate. LORD motivate and guide each of us to be beacons of light in this darkening time. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. [Matthew 6:14-16 ESV]
LORD I pray that spouses, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members are involved with demonstrating love and respect to each person we interact with. Let us educate our children and others by demonstration and action primarily supplemented with words. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. … “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. [Romans 13:8, 9c, 10 ESV]
I pray for compassion and kindness offered to widows, widowers, divorcees, homeless, orphans, street children, and outcasts of society in this Easter timeframe. Let YOUR love shine through YOUR Own to light up the lives of those who are grieving. I pray that each of us are careful as we walk the walk and let us make wise use of the time in this challenging season. “But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [Ephesians 5:13-16]
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
Hiding Place by Jars of Clay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJnUea_zF98&list=PLgrz7tni1WjQloZjCi3ZcTWyXePk7WMjs&index=5