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To be honest I prefer to be steadfast in faith in the LORD, physically and mentally stable, with stability built on the rock of Ages, the Rock of Christ.
a. The Lord is steadfast and HIS love for HIS own is steadfast.
b. After being shot at a number of times, in 26 vehicular accidents, evicted a few times, terminated from the U.S. Regular Army, divorced, thankfully remarried to my darling wife Maria Elena, mitral valve surgery with serious complications in March 2003, terminated from LMI because of the unaffordable Affordable Care Act at end of June 2013, terminated from our home in June 2014, lumbar laminectomy in July 2019, and many other tests and trials the LORD has brought me through so far.
c. The love of the LORD shined through me as HE enabled me to share at the memorial service for my dad in October 1995. I used the 1 Corinthians 13 love scriptures to illustrate how my dad loved his wife who had Alzheimer’s since the early 1980’s. The audience was primarily atheist and I am thankful I could testify to God’s love to them. My atheist uncle pulled me aside afterwards and shared with me that what I shared was thought provoking. He died two months later.

1. Gumby's antagonists Block Heads were level headed my-friend
2. To be level headed you need to have a flat head

Good Tuesday, August 11, 2020 morning my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs

quotes I prefer
1. Vernon Howard "Remember above all that mental stability comes by examining the contents of the mind, not by avoidence."
2. Michel de Montaigne 'Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.'
3. Gene Robinson 'Stability is why society has an interest in marriage.'
4. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 'The greatest firmness is the greatest mercy.'
5. Arlen Specter 'Stability means respecting precedents.'

Scripture
a. Matthew 5:24-27 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

b. Colossians 2:5-7 'For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ. Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.'

c. Philippians 4:5-7 ESV 'Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.'

d. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV 'The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.


I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters are encouraging people in challenging circumstances similar to what we have gone through. The LORD allows us to go through experiences to be a blessing to others as we go through the trials of life. HIS light and love shine best in dark circumstances. 'Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that YOUR love is shining through each of us and drawing others to YOU across this nation, as well as UK, France, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Greece, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, India, and Australia. YOUR love is the antidote to all the ills in this world. 'The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.' [Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV]
I pray that majority of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, [as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America] are sane, discerning and knowledgeable. I thank YOU LORD that YOU prepare each of individually and the YOUR body corporately for what is to come -step-by-step. Give us grace and wisdom to help others in these challenging times
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and your loved ones sleep well Tuesday night and will awake healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.

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1. Stability compared to level-headed
2. peace in the midst of the storm
3. Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord thoughts of peace and not of evil.

Sandra McCracken - Steadfast (From Steadfast Live)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Great thoughts LTC Stephen F. and thanks for the additional quote shares and video. Have a great evening Stephen.

"May you always remain cool, calm, and collected when things get out of control around you and in the world; continue to step-back, and take a deep breath, and always keep a level head; may you always have a positive attitude along with being level-headed; may you take the best care of yourself in the days to come; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. When faced with a crisis always remain the pillar of strength and keep a level head!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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with that lists of personal challenges, continued thanks to the Lord inspires us all. Thank you, LTC Ford.
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Sgt Jim Belanus
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you can always tell a level headed norskie, the snoose runs out both sides of his mouth
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Good morning Col Burroughs. Level headed is not what our 24/7 news cycle inspires. When we get emotional about things we downshift our brains into survival mode. That leaves us just 3 options: flight, flight or freeze. If we can stay calm and level headed we can engage our logic center and think our way out of the situation; sometimes all we need to do is wait it out and the situation resolves itself. The best thing to do when you hear upsetting news is: Breathe! Before you react: Breathe. And engage all of your brain in figuring out what to do next.

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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You hit the "nail on the Head" about our news cycle and the narratives they keep shoving down American's on a daily basis Lt Col Charlie Brown Thanks for the additonal quotes and your thought son the topic today.


"May you always remain cool, calm, and collected when things get out of control around you and in the world; continue to step-back, and take a deep breath, and always keep a level head; may you always have a positive attitude along with being level-headed; may you take the best care of yourself in the days to come; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. When faced with a crisis always remain the pillar of strength and keep a level head!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that you have experienced the peace of the LORD in the midst of a trial or many. The LORD prepares each of HIS own throughout our mortal life. HE is never early nor late. I hope that you are like the ‘wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.’ [Matthew 5:24b-25 ESV] Charlie.
I pray you that I are steadfast in faith in the LORD and that we are increasingly demonstrating ‘good discipline and the stability of our faith in Christ’ [Colossians 2:5b ESV]. I pray that we each listen/read through and think before responding to slights, insults, and false statements in person and online. LORD I pray that each of us are attuned to humorous intent and offer grace when it is within our power to do so. 'In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.' Matthew 7:12ESV], my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown .

I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters are encouraging people in challenging circumstances similar to what we have gone through. The LORD allows us to go through experiences to be a blessing to others as we go through the trials of life. HIS light and love shine best in dark circumstances. 'Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that YOUR love is shining through each of us and drawing others to YOU across this nation, as well as UK, France, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Greece, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, India, and Australia. YOUR love is the antidote to all the ills in this world. 'The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.' [Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV]
I pray that majority of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, [as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America] are sane, discerning and knowledgeable. I thank YOU LORD that YOU prepare each of individually and the YOUR body corporately for what is to come -step-by-step. Give us grace and wisdom to help others in these challenging times
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and your loved ones sleep well Tuesday night and will awake healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Very well said ma'am
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Good morning Sir. You've got to stay level headed in all situations and think out your next move. Have a Blessed Tuesday Sir.
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"May you always remain cool, calm, and collected when things get out of control around you and in the world; continue to step-back, and take a deep breath, and always keep a level head; may you always have a positive attitude along with being level-headed; may you take the best care of yourself in the days to come; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. When faced with a crisis always remain the pillar of strength and keep a level head!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
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I expect that you have experienced the peace of the LORD in the midst of a trial or many. The LORD prepares each of HIS own throughout our mortal life. HE is never early nor late. I hope that you are like the ‘wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.’ [Matthew 5:24b-25 ESV] Jeffrey.
I pray you that I are steadfast in faith in the LORD and that we are increasingly demonstrating ‘good discipline and the stability of our faith in Christ’ [Colossians 2:5b ESV]. I pray that we each listen/read through and think before responding to slights, insults, and false statements in person and online. LORD I pray that each of us are attuned to humorous intent and offer grace when it is within our power to do so. 'In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.' Matthew 7:12ESV], my brother-in-Christ PO2 (Join to see).

I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters are encouraging people in challenging circumstances similar to what we have gone through. The LORD allows us to go through experiences to be a blessing to others as we go through the trials of life. HIS light and love shine best in dark circumstances. 'Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' [Philippians 4:5-7 ESV]
I pray that YOUR love is shining through each of us and drawing others to YOU across this nation, as well as UK, France, Germany, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Greece, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, India, and Australia. YOUR love is the antidote to all the ills in this world. 'The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.' [Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV]
I pray that majority of the elected leaders, legislators, appointed officials, and judges throughout the USA, [as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Africa, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Central and South America] are sane, discerning and knowledgeable. I thank YOU LORD that YOU prepare each of individually and the YOUR body corporately for what is to come -step-by-step. Give us grace and wisdom to help others in these challenging times
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and your loved ones sleep well Tuesday night and will awake healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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LTC Stephen F. Amen. Thank you Sir.
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