Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 20 March 2023!
Today’s Message is: “Protect Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders know how to protect their team. They set high standards and set the appropriate expectations. Leaders know how important of an asset the team is to the overall mission and vision. They will always push the envelope, but manage risk for those under their care. Are you willing to protect, nourish, and encourage others through hard times, failures, and difficulty?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Always protect what you love.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Protect yourself… from your own thoughts.” — Rumi
“Protect your peace from your own negative thoughts.” — Unknown Author
“Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“Protect your soul.” — Unknown Author
“Good leaders protect people who work for them or work with them, just like a blanket protects from the cold.” — Unknown Author
“To protect your energy… It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer a call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. It’s okay to take a day off. It’s okay to do nothing. It’s okay to speak. It’s okay to let go.” — Unknown Author
“Surround yourself with love. Protect your heart with peace. Live your life in the light.” —Unknown Author
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Protect...an interesting concept. We all want to protect those we love but we have to be careful not to smother independence in our children in the process. Some scrapes and bruises, failures and disappointments build resilience and determination to achieve. Too smooth a road doesn't prepare them for real life. I see that quite frequently. On the other hand I also see those who are unable to protect themselves who need protection from others and they should get it without question. The very young, the oldest, the ill, and some with significant challenges all need our protection. Generally speaking those of us who have served have a natural inclination to protect others whether it is our family, friends, battle buddies or our country. Thank you for what you do!
PO2 Marty Sharpe SFC Stephen King CWO3 Dave Alcantara SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D CPT Jack Durish SP5 Dennis Loberger MSG Darold R. SGM Steve Wettstein PO1 H Gene Lawrence MSgt Ernest Miller Jr SGT Tiffanie G. Maj Kim Patterson Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SGT Ruben Lozada CPT Paul Whitmer SPC Paul C. SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell SPC Lyle Montgomery SPC Bill Bailey
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I pray for sound judgement, compassion, and insight on what to gracefully stand up for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads or listens to this prayer. Guide each of us to pray for who and what we need to and motivate prayer warriors to intercede in Spiritual Warfare. I thank YOU for the defensive armor of God and the offensive Sword of the Spirit which YOU store in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it. Enable us to wield YOUR Word respectfully with grace and demonstration of love to each we interact with. By YOUR grace YOU fight the battles on our behalf in the heavens. YOU store YOUR Word in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it and well as when others need to see YOUR Word demonstrated by love. ‘For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.’ [Hebrews 4:12 ESV]
I pray for courage and endurance for deployed service members, police men and women, investigators, EMT personnel, medical triage and other focused on defending our nation and protecting citizens, visitors, and others as well as their family members to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU bless each with endurance in doing good, sufficient strength to perform their duties, and moral courage to stand up for what is right, noble and true. 'Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoiced in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. [Romans 5:2-5 ESV]
I lift the adopted sons and daughters who are prone to worry and get anxious about what the future has in store for them and those they love, depend upon and who depend upon them to YOU. I pray that YOU remind each that YOU are in complete control of their lives and YOUR love covers them and protects them. ‘Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’ Matthew 6:31-34 ESV]
LORD, I lift the elected representatives of the United States House of Representatives, their staff members, YOU especially Speaker of the House Representative Kevin McCarthy; Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise; Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Elise Stefanik; Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Gary Palmer; Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James Clyburn to YOU. I pray that the congressmen and congresswomen will find common cause and work in good faith together. ‘Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.' [Colossians 3:23-25 ESV]
I lift the Chief Justice and associate justices of the United States Supreme Court and the Capital Police members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless the capital police members with endurance and eyes to see as they protect each of those they are charged with protecting. I pray for safety, security, and wisdom for the justices as they listen to and weigh the arguments. ‘While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.’ {John 17:12 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Monday night and that you will each awake refreshed and healthy on Tuesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO3 Charles Streich PO3 Edward Riddle SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D SSgt Kelly D.
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Today’s Message is: “Protect Day!”
The picture depicts my inner-thought:
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown MSG (Join to see) Maj Kim Patterson SPC Robert Coventry
Psalm 91 Song - Lord You Rescue (Official Lyric Video)
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I pray for sound judgement, compassion, and insight on what to gracefully stand up for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads or listens to this prayer. Guide each of us to pray for who and what we need to and motivate prayer warriors to intercede in Spiritual Warfare. I thank YOU for the defensive armor of God and the offensive Sword of the Spirit which YOU store in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it. Enable us to wield YOUR Word respectfully with grace and demonstration of love to each we interact with. By YOUR grace YOU fight the battles on our behalf in the heavens. YOU store YOUR Word in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it and well as when others need to see YOUR Word demonstrated by love. ‘For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.’ [Hebrews 4:12 ESV]
I pray for courage and endurance for deployed service members, police men and women, investigators, EMT personnel, medical triage and other focused on defending our nation and protecting citizens, visitors, and others as well as their family members to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU bless each with endurance in doing good, sufficient strength to perform their duties, and moral courage to stand up for what is right, noble and true. 'Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoiced in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. [Romans 5:2-5 ESV]
I lift the adopted sons and daughters who are prone to worry and get anxious about what the future has in store for them and those they love, depend upon and who depend upon them to YOU. I pray that YOU remind each that YOU are in complete control of their lives and YOUR love covers them and protects them. ‘Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’ Matthew 6:31-34 ESV]
LORD, I lift the elected representatives of the United States House of Representatives, their staff members, YOU especially Speaker of the House Representative Kevin McCarthy; Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise; Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Elise Stefanik; Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Gary Palmer; Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James Clyburn to YOU. I pray that the congressmen and congresswomen will find common cause and work in good faith together. ‘Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.' [Colossians 3:23-25 ESV]
I lift the Chief Justice and associate justices of the United States Supreme Court and the Capital Police members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless the capital police members with endurance and eyes to see as they protect each of those they are charged with protecting. I pray for safety, security, and wisdom for the justices as they listen to and weigh the arguments. ‘While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.’ {John 17:12 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Monday night and that you will each awake refreshed and healthy on Tuesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO3 Charles Streich PO3 Edward Riddle SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D SSgt Kelly D.
Psalm 91 Song - Lord You Rescue (Official Lyric Video)
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Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-protection.html
What does the Bible say about protection?
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Ultimately, our protection comes from God. In times of physical and spiritual attack and in threatening situations of all kinds, those who trust in the Lord find Him to be a strong Protector. “He shields all who take refuge in him” (Psalm 18:30). Here are some other passages that emphasize the protection of God:
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance” (Psalm 32:7).
“You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way” (Psalm 18:35–36).
“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word” (Psalm 119:114).
“Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! . . . But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high” (Psalm 3:1, 3).
Under the Old Covenant, God promised physical protection to His people, the Israelites, as they kept the law (Deuteronomy 7:11–26). That divine protection extended to keeping them safe against the nations that would come against them as they entered the Promised Land: “I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you” (Exodus 23:27, NASB). Here we see God protecting those whose actions accorded with His foreordained plans and purpose.
Psalm 121 is a wonderfully encouraging song for those who trust fully in God. The psalmist first identifies that his help comes from the Lord of all the earth (Psalm 121:1–2). He then instructs us on the attentiveness of the Lord toward His children—the One who never slumbers is on duty night and day (Psalm 121:3–6). Finally, the psalmist assures us that the God who watches us will keep us from harm and that He oversees all our activities now and forever (Psalm 121:7–8).
Individuals who knew the protection of God include David (Psalm 18:3; 54:7; 138:7); Noah (Genesis 7); Daniel (Daniel 6); and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3). God’s protection was even evident in Job’s life. Yes, Job suffered many trials as a result of the attacks of Satan, but God established boundaries that Satan could not cross. Satan was limited to doing only what God allowed, and nothing more (Job 1—3). Through all the misery and afflictions Job endured, God was protecting him from greater harm. God also protected Job’s faith, allowing Job to be tested only so far before He stepped in and spoke to Job (Job 38—42). Job could not see God working behind the scenes, but he came to understand that God’s protection is sure and faithful. God promises His people, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (see Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:5; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Hebrews 13:5).
In Scripture, God used several means of protecting His people, including angels (Psalm 91:11–12), fire (2 Kings 1:9–10), floods (Judges 5:21), escape routes (Acts 9:24–25), royal decrees (Ezra 6:11–12), pagan armies (Acts 23:23–24), and insomnia (Esther 6). God’s power and creativity are unlimited.
God’s promise of protection does not guarantee that we will never know pain or loss. Job’s story shows us that, although God is able to deliver us out of every physical calamity or trouble, it may not be His will to do so. Sometimes He uses trials to purify us. At these times, we should “count it pure joy” because, by allowing trials, God tests our faith to develop a deeper faith so that we persevere and grow to maturity and Christlikeness (James 1:2–3). Protecting us from trials is not always beneficial to us.
Also, God does not always shield us from the results of our own sins or the negative effects of the sins of others. Our world is fallen, and we endure its hardships. Many in Jesus Christ endure persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). Jesus assured His disciples, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). In every situation, however, God remains in control, and our sufferings have a limit. God will not allow us to be tested beyond our ability to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13). “The waves may toss and roar,” God says, “but they can never pass the boundaries I set” (Jeremiah 5:22, NLT).
The promise of physical protection is not ours under the New Covenant; rather, our focus is on God’s spiritual protection against the enemies of our soul. For our spiritual protection, God has given us spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10–18) and His own peace to guard our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7). The essence of God’s protection is the eternal indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:21–22). It is this protection that Paul had in mind when he wrote, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen” (2 Timothy 4:18). The Romans could do their worst, but Paul had confidence that “to be absent from the body [is] to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).
The believer is sealed for the day of final glorification (Ephesians 1:13–14). No matter what happens in this world, heaven is our home. We are spiritually safe. “Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit” (Jeremiah 17:8). We draw near to God and trust His protection. We invite His work in us, knowing that He will accomplish His good purpose in our lives (Romans 8:28–39).
What does the Bible say about protection? | GotQuestions.org
What does the Bible say about protection? How does God protect us physically and spiritually?
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I expect you have demonstrated courage and bravery at times during your military service. No doubt you have a heart focused on service to those you are responsible for leading. Help us to be more honorable, trustworthy and compassionate since we are role models for many who know that we have faith in YOU. ‘Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.’ [Hebrews 10:23-25 ESV] my brother-in-Christ PO1 H Gene Lawrence and sister-in-Christ Linda Lawrence
I pray for sound judgement, compassion, and insight on what to gracefully stand up for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads or listens to this prayer. Guide each of us to pray for who and what we need to and motivate prayer warriors to intercede in Spiritual Warfare. I thank YOU for the defensive armor of God and the offensive Sword of the Spirit which YOU store in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it. Enable us to wield YOUR Word respectfully with grace and demonstration of love to each we interact with. By YOUR grace YOU fight the battles on our behalf in the heavens. YOU store YOUR Word in the soul of each of us and draw it forth through us whenever we need it and well as when others need to see YOUR Word demonstrated by love. ‘For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.’ [Hebrews 4:12 ESV]
I pray for courage and endurance for deployed service members, police men and women, investigators, EMT personnel, medical triage and other focused on defending our nation and protecting citizens, visitors, and others as well as their family members to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU bless each with endurance in doing good, sufficient strength to perform their duties, and moral courage to stand up for what is right, noble and true. 'Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoiced in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. [Romans 5:2-5 ESV]
I lift the adopted sons and daughters who are prone to worry and get anxious about what the future has in store for them and those they love, depend upon and who depend upon them to YOU. I pray that YOU remind each that YOU are in complete control of their lives and YOUR love covers them and protects them. ‘Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’ Matthew 6:31-34 ESV]
LORD, I lift the elected representatives of the United States House of Representatives, their staff members, YOU especially Speaker of the House Representative Kevin McCarthy; Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise; Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Elise Stefanik; Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Gary Palmer; Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James Clyburn to YOU. I pray that the congressmen and congresswomen will find common cause and work in good faith together. ‘Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.' [Colossians 3:23-25 ESV]
I lift the Chief Justice and associate justices of the United States Supreme Court and the Capital Police members to YOU. I pray that YOU bless the capital police members with endurance and eyes to see as they protect each of those they are charged with protecting. I pray for safety, security, and wisdom for the justices as they listen to and weigh the arguments. ‘While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.’ {John 17:12 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Monday night and that you will each awake refreshed and healthy on Tuesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI PO3 Charles Streich PO3 Edward Riddle SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D SSgt Kelly D.
Psalm 91 Song - Lord You Rescue (Official Lyric Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjTwFAe5dmY