Posted on Apr 18, 2019
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Thursday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 18 April 2019!
Today Is: "Commit Day!" Why Not?
"When you commit to something bigger than yourself to support and help veterans or others the rewards, fulfillment, and personal satisfaction will follow." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "As soon as you truly commit to making something happen, the "how" will reveal itself." — Tony Robbins
"Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything." — Neil Strauss
"Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going." — Jim Rohn
"Decide. Commit. Succeed." — Anonymous
"We should think about our strengths, priorities and goals, which will further help us manage our mind and commit ourselves to success." — Dr Prem Jagyasi
"Success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice" — Ken Poirot
"It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task." — Robert Kennedy
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Thursday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 18 April 2019!
Today Is: "Commit Day!" Why Not?
"When you commit to something bigger than yourself to support and help veterans or others the rewards, fulfillment, and personal satisfaction will follow." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "As soon as you truly commit to making something happen, the "how" will reveal itself." — Tony Robbins
"Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything." — Neil Strauss
"Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going." — Jim Rohn
"Decide. Commit. Succeed." — Anonymous
"We should think about our strengths, priorities and goals, which will further help us manage our mind and commit ourselves to success." — Dr Prem Jagyasi
"Success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice" — Ken Poirot
"It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task." — Robert Kennedy
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
Follow our new group page on RallyPoint: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
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Good Thursday Morning my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs It is a cloudy day here in the Greater Boston Area with a temperature of 45°...
"Commitment" A great word, but not one used as much as it should be... All of your quotes today are excellent, but I have chosen a few others that I believe typify a broad cross section of what this word really means to everyone of us... The quotes I have chosen are in addition to, not detracting from, yours Mikel...
1) "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." Vince Lombardi (An American football player, coach, and executive in the NFL.)
2) "Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation." Robin Hayes (an American politician & businessman from North Carolina.)
3) "Leadership contains certain elements of good management, but it requires that you inspire, that you build durable trust. For an organization to be not just good but to win, leadership means evoking participation larger than the job description, commitment deeper than any job contract's wording. "Stanley A. McChrystal (Stanley Allen McChrystal is a retired United States Army four-star general.)
4) Commitment to the rule of law provides a basic assurance that people can know what to expect whether what they do is popular or unpopular at the time. Sandra Day O'Connor (Supreme Court Justice of the United States)
So, remember folks,
5) "When you commit to something bigger than yourself to support and help veterans or others the rewards, fulfillment, and personal satisfaction will follow." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Have an awesome day, Mikel
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Byron Howard Sr Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC Douglas Bolton SPC Mark Huddleston LTC Stephen F.
"Commitment" A great word, but not one used as much as it should be... All of your quotes today are excellent, but I have chosen a few others that I believe typify a broad cross section of what this word really means to everyone of us... The quotes I have chosen are in addition to, not detracting from, yours Mikel...
1) "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." Vince Lombardi (An American football player, coach, and executive in the NFL.)
2) "Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation." Robin Hayes (an American politician & businessman from North Carolina.)
3) "Leadership contains certain elements of good management, but it requires that you inspire, that you build durable trust. For an organization to be not just good but to win, leadership means evoking participation larger than the job description, commitment deeper than any job contract's wording. "Stanley A. McChrystal (Stanley Allen McChrystal is a retired United States Army four-star general.)
4) Commitment to the rule of law provides a basic assurance that people can know what to expect whether what they do is popular or unpopular at the time. Sandra Day O'Connor (Supreme Court Justice of the United States)
So, remember folks,
5) "When you commit to something bigger than yourself to support and help veterans or others the rewards, fulfillment, and personal satisfaction will follow." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Have an awesome day, Mikel
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Byron Howard Sr Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. Sgt Deborah Cornatzer PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC Douglas Bolton SPC Mark Huddleston LTC Stephen F.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Awesome additions for today's message Kerry - thanks brother! You enjoy the rest of your Thursday Sgt (Join to see)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you! ...and you enjoy the rest of your day as well out there in beautiful Colorado!
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I pray that you and I are wise and discerning in who and what we commit to throughout our lifetimes, my friend and brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Thank you for that wonderful response LTC Stephen F.!!! you always put great meaningful thought into your responses... I try to do the same with my Posts for all of RP... Have a Blessed Day, Stephen!
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There are many ways, things and people that we can choose to be committed to. The Bible tells us that a God wants us to be committed to Him first and foremost even to severing ties with family and friends. My favorite Bible verse is referenced in the devotion: Phil. 1:21 For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Enjoy and be Blessed my RP Family.
Taken from gotquestions.org
What does the Bible say about commitment?
Bible commitmentaudio Question: "What does the Bible say about commitment?"
Answer: There are numerous references in the Bible addressing the Christian’s commitment in various aspects of life: to our families, neighbors, employers, the church, our health, and in all things we do and say (Ephesians 6:5; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 6:19, 31). But the Bible also teaches that the chief commitment of our lives is to God Himself. Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment” (Matthew 22:37-38).
Jesus is telling us that every fiber of our being, every facet of our lives must be committed to loving and serving God. This means that we must hold nothing back from Him because God holds nothing back from us (John 3:16). Furthermore, Jesus tells us that our commitment to Him must supersede our commitment to even our families: “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26-27). Such commitment means our family relationships may be severed. It means our commitment to Christ demands, if given an “either/or” situation, we turn away from them and continue on with Jesus (Luke 12:51-53). The bottom line is that those who cannot make that kind of commitment cannot be His disciple.
Jesus is warning us in advance. The reason for such commitment and loyalty is that the trials we may have to endure will be quite demanding; our allegiance to Him at times may be arduous (John 15:18). Jesus alerted His disciples: “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20). The apostle Paul echoed His warning: “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).
Jesus has made it plain the cost of discipleship: “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it” (Luke 9:23-24). In essence, the true cost of commitment to Christ is one’s total self-denial, cross-bearing, and the continual following of Him. These imperatives picture for us sacrifice, selflessness, and service. A cross epitomized ultimate punishment and humiliation (Galatians 3:13). More than that, it fully demonstrated the love of God (Romans 5:8)—selfless and sacrificial in the giving of His life for the world (Matthew 20:28).
Paul followed the Lord’s example of commitment in sacrifice and service. Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
Total commitment to God means that Jesus is our sole authority, our guiding light, and our unerring compass. Being committed to Christ means being fruitful; it means being a servant. Our axiom is simple and succinct: “For me to live is Christ” (Philippians 1:21).
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What does the Bible say about commitment?
Bible commitmentaudio Question: "What does the Bible say about commitment?"
Answer: There are numerous references in the Bible addressing the Christian’s commitment in various aspects of life: to our families, neighbors, employers, the church, our health, and in all things we do and say (Ephesians 6:5; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 6:19, 31). But the Bible also teaches that the chief commitment of our lives is to God Himself. Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment” (Matthew 22:37-38).
Jesus is telling us that every fiber of our being, every facet of our lives must be committed to loving and serving God. This means that we must hold nothing back from Him because God holds nothing back from us (John 3:16). Furthermore, Jesus tells us that our commitment to Him must supersede our commitment to even our families: “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26-27). Such commitment means our family relationships may be severed. It means our commitment to Christ demands, if given an “either/or” situation, we turn away from them and continue on with Jesus (Luke 12:51-53). The bottom line is that those who cannot make that kind of commitment cannot be His disciple.
Jesus is warning us in advance. The reason for such commitment and loyalty is that the trials we may have to endure will be quite demanding; our allegiance to Him at times may be arduous (John 15:18). Jesus alerted His disciples: “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20). The apostle Paul echoed His warning: “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).
Jesus has made it plain the cost of discipleship: “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it” (Luke 9:23-24). In essence, the true cost of commitment to Christ is one’s total self-denial, cross-bearing, and the continual following of Him. These imperatives picture for us sacrifice, selflessness, and service. A cross epitomized ultimate punishment and humiliation (Galatians 3:13). More than that, it fully demonstrated the love of God (Romans 5:8)—selfless and sacrificial in the giving of His life for the world (Matthew 20:28).
Paul followed the Lord’s example of commitment in sacrifice and service. Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
Total commitment to God means that Jesus is our sole authority, our guiding light, and our unerring compass. Being committed to Christ means being fruitful; it means being a servant. Our axiom is simple and succinct: “For me to live is Christ” (Philippians 1:21).
PO1 Cliff Heath PO1 Chris Crawley PO1 John Pokrzywa PO1 Timothy Miller PO1 Aaron Baltosser PO1 Norm Burns PO1 Brian Carlson PO1 Richard Landon PO1 Gery Bastiani PO1 Jeff Doan PO1 (Join to see) PO1 Chuk Thomes PO1 Ricky Allen PO1 Christopher ReesePO1 Autumn Sandeen SSgt Brian Brakke MSG Tom Earley SPC William Simmonds, Esq. SPC Exa Stevens
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I are wise and discerning in who and what we commit to throughout our lifetimes, my friend and brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence.
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Good morning from Hartland COL Mikel J. Burroughs and I am committed to having a fantastic day. Have a good one!!! (Hi mom and Bella)
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I are wise and discerning in who and what we commit to throughout our lifetimes, my friend and brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD YOU are committed to YOUR perfect plans for YOUR creation including each ad every human being. LORD YOU have infinite capacity. We have limited capacity and sometimes we overcommit ourselves.
I pray that YOU give each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters wisdom in what to commit to and that when we overcommit that we will confess to YOU and those who we cannot meet our commitment to.
Help each of us to be aware of what should be our priorities as we move through life. Enable us to have discernment and courage to say no to committing when others want or expect us to “volunteer.”
I pray that we will have compassion when we are disappointed in others who cannot meet their responsibilities because they overcommitted especially in family and social commitments.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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