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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 — 5 December 2019!
Today is: "Compliment Day!" Why Not?
"The magnitude of paying someone a compliment today can be so powerful. Do it with sincerity and a sense of true meaning!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Compliment people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses." — Joyce Meyer
"The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer." — Henry David Thoreau
I can live for two months on a good compliment." — Mark Twain
"The small things you do everyday — smiling at a stranger or paying someone a compliment — bring you closer to your spiritual truth, the purity of your soul." — Deepak Chopra
"Everybody likes a compliment." — Abraham Lincoln
"A compliment is verbal sunshine." — Robert Orben
"An honest, sincerely stated compliment helps to build character; criticism destroys it." — Nathan Eldon Tanner
"The most sincere compliment we can pay is attention." — Walter Inglis Anderson
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“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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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 — 5 December 2019!
Today is: "Compliment Day!" Why Not?
"The magnitude of paying someone a compliment today can be so powerful. Do it with sincerity and a sense of true meaning!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Please join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and special guest Kirk Poe for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support this Saturday evening — Topic: "'Spiritual Energy' or 'Life-force Energy' Complementary Therapy!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/5309170
Check out the great End-of-Year Veteran’s Package Raffle:
https://www.wellnesswishes.org/copy-of-general-catalyst-fund-1
Support our Warriors in Need — Challenge them to Stay Alive: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Compliment people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses." — Joyce Meyer
"The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer." — Henry David Thoreau
I can live for two months on a good compliment." — Mark Twain
"The small things you do everyday — smiling at a stranger or paying someone a compliment — bring you closer to your spiritual truth, the purity of your soul." — Deepak Chopra
"Everybody likes a compliment." — Abraham Lincoln
"A compliment is verbal sunshine." — Robert Orben
"An honest, sincerely stated compliment helps to build character; criticism destroys it." — Nathan Eldon Tanner
"The most sincere compliment we can pay is attention." — Walter Inglis Anderson
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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SPC Nancy Greene
My Mom is 91, and is still quite capable of opening a can of whoop ass. She just seems to choose her battles wisely. A compliment to the fact ‘with age comes wisdom’. (She can ‘put me in check’ with a look!)Maj Marty Hogan
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Sgt Ron Harris
I remember that saying well, Major. When someone gave me that line, my response was usually, "Ahh, your Daddy wears high heels."
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LTC Stephen F.
I hope you had a thankful Thursday and that you complimented at least one person sincerely Robert.
I pray that you and I thank the LORD as we become alert and that we sincerely complement our spouse, children, close friends and those who serve us, my friend and brother-in-Christ Maj Robert Thornton.
LORD God YOU are worthy of all praise and honor. It is fitting that we compliment those whose souls are created in YOUR image that are being sanctified by YOU Holy Spirit.
I pray that we each are becoming significantly more spiritually mature in how we treat our acquaintances, neighbors and strangers and those who collect the trash, deliver our mail, serve us at restaurants and as administrative clerks.
Deliver and prune us of guile, hypocrisy, and deceptiveness as YOU sanctify our soul Holy Spirit.
I pray that we are wise and discerning in tipping those who serve us throughout the year and especially as Christmas approaches. Prompt each of us dear God to thank those who serve us and look them in the eye and smile while doing so.
LORD God I pray that bless each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters, who reads this prayer with an increase of goodness, kindness and compassion and guide us to sincerely bless others and be thankful when others compliment us.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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I pray that you and I thank the LORD as we become alert and that we sincerely complement our spouse, children, close friends and those who serve us, my friend and brother-in-Christ Maj Robert Thornton.
LORD God YOU are worthy of all praise and honor. It is fitting that we compliment those whose souls are created in YOUR image that are being sanctified by YOU Holy Spirit.
I pray that we each are becoming significantly more spiritually mature in how we treat our acquaintances, neighbors and strangers and those who collect the trash, deliver our mail, serve us at restaurants and as administrative clerks.
Deliver and prune us of guile, hypocrisy, and deceptiveness as YOU sanctify our soul Holy Spirit.
I pray that we are wise and discerning in tipping those who serve us throughout the year and especially as Christmas approaches. Prompt each of us dear God to thank those who serve us and look them in the eye and smile while doing so.
LORD God I pray that bless each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters, who reads this prayer with an increase of goodness, kindness and compassion and guide us to sincerely bless others and be thankful when others compliment us.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see)
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs We do an activity in group counseling where people write nice things about others and then they are given that paper. Some of them have kept those papers for years and look at them in times of difficulty. It is so important for us to be seen in positive ways by others. You never know what a difference some positive words might make.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - They make a huge difference when their sincere Charlie. I found that out a long time ago way back as I was coming up the leadership ladder and people know when you mean it. Have a great evening and give our best to Tom!
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LTC Stephen F.
I hope you had a thankful Thursday and that you complimented at least one person sincerely Charlie.
I pray that you and I thank the LORD as we become alert and that we sincerely complement our spouse, children, close friends and those who serve us, my friend and brother-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
LORD God YOU are worthy of all praise and honor. It is fitting that we compliment those whose souls are created in YOUR image that are being sanctified by YOU Holy Spirit.
I pray that we each are becoming significantly more spiritually mature in how we treat our acquaintances, neighbors and strangers and those who collect the trash, deliver our mail, serve us at restaurants and as administrative clerks.
Deliver and prune us of guile, hypocrisy, and deceptiveness as YOU sanctify our soul Holy Spirit.
I pray that we are wise and discerning in tipping those who serve us throughout the year and especially as Christmas approaches. Prompt each of us dear God to thank those who serve us and look them in the eye and smile while doing so.
LORD God I pray that bless each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters, who reads this prayer with an increase of goodness, kindness and compassion and guide us to sincerely bless others and be thankful when others compliment us.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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I pray that you and I thank the LORD as we become alert and that we sincerely complement our spouse, children, close friends and those who serve us, my friend and brother-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
LORD God YOU are worthy of all praise and honor. It is fitting that we compliment those whose souls are created in YOUR image that are being sanctified by YOU Holy Spirit.
I pray that we each are becoming significantly more spiritually mature in how we treat our acquaintances, neighbors and strangers and those who collect the trash, deliver our mail, serve us at restaurants and as administrative clerks.
Deliver and prune us of guile, hypocrisy, and deceptiveness as YOU sanctify our soul Holy Spirit.
I pray that we are wise and discerning in tipping those who serve us throughout the year and especially as Christmas approaches. Prompt each of us dear God to thank those who serve us and look them in the eye and smile while doing so.
LORD God I pray that bless each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters, who reads this prayer with an increase of goodness, kindness and compassion and guide us to sincerely bless others and be thankful when others compliment us.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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SSG Robert "Rob" Wentworth
“Excellent Quote” LTC Charlie!
Thanks so Much!
Hope you are enjoying a restful weekend ? ;)
Thanks so Much!
Hope you are enjoying a restful weekend ? ;)
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Good morning COL Mikel Burroughs and all the rest of my RP Family. An interesting topic today as my wife and I were discussing this recently. I had mentioned to her how humbling it is to receive so many compliments from folks on RP, regarding my posts and what I do. It is certainly not something that I have been accustomed to in my life. I noticed that most folks, with the exception of one, maybe two people mentioned something about giving a compliment. One, maybe two did mention something about receiving a compliment. So with that in mind, I went searching for something about how Christianity should handle compliments and I found an article on 4 Keys to Accepting Compliments Well. I hope you enjoy it and learn something from it as I did. May y’all be blessed today and always.
Taken from christianity.com
Dave Jenkins
4 Keys to Accepting Compliments Well
A surprisingly difficult aspect of the Christian life is accepting and receiving compliments. It’s not that we don’t appreciate compliments or find them encouraging. But there is a danger of basing our identity upon them, or simply receiving them in the wrong way. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned how to receive compliments better. Here are 4 keys I've discovered:
1) Listen and Give Glory to God
This can be challenging, especially when you are attempting not to sound dismissive or flippant. It is important to thank the person after they have given you a compliment, even if you don’t feel it is deserved. Clearly they made the effort to say something, so thank them for taking the time to do so. The second part can be a bit strange to say if you’re not used to giving God all the glory, but as a Christian, this should always be part of our response. After all, only through Him do we have the ability to do anything and everything (Acts 17:28). Our response doesn’t have to be routine or reactionary. This response should be heartfelt and propelled by the glory of God rather than the praise of men. Often times I’ll do this by saying, “Thank you for your kind words,” or “I appreciate what you said.” Insincerity is easily read by people. So, if you can say it sincerely, you might follow by saying “all praise be to God for His great work” or something similar.
2) View Compliments as Encouragement
Sometimes compliments are affirmations of your character or accomplishments. View it not as others praising you but as seeing God at work in and through you. In other words, perceive this as evidence that God is at work and using you. Compliments then become opportunities to celebrate the God of all grace, who has saved you, is sanctifying you, and will one day glorify you.
3) Don't Diminish Compliments
Receiving compliments is difficult. At times we can be inundated by people saying they appreciate one thing or another that we’ve done. This can be hard to accept when you feel like your work has been less than stellar, or it felt too routine to be praiseworthy. That said, determine to be truly thankful that others take the time to say a kind word. The goal is to remain gracious and let your responses be seasoned with the love of Christ.
4) Speak the Truth in Love
As Christians we should speak words of grace and truth to one another (1 Peter 3:15). The words we use are a reflection of what is in our hearts. This means that if we are going to criticize others -- whether in private or in public -- we should be swift to praise them as well. There is no room for a double standard. As Christians we are to love one another and show it in practical ways. Compliments are one way to praise and celebrate the work of God’s grace in each other’s lives for His glory.
Dave Jenkins is the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He and his wife, Sarah, are members of Ustick Baptist Church in Boise, Idaho, where they serve in a variety of ministries. Dave received his MAR and M.Div. through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. You can follow him on twitter @DaveJJenkins. Find him on Facebook or read more of his work at servantsofgrace.org.
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Taken from christianity.com
Dave Jenkins
4 Keys to Accepting Compliments Well
A surprisingly difficult aspect of the Christian life is accepting and receiving compliments. It’s not that we don’t appreciate compliments or find them encouraging. But there is a danger of basing our identity upon them, or simply receiving them in the wrong way. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned how to receive compliments better. Here are 4 keys I've discovered:
1) Listen and Give Glory to God
This can be challenging, especially when you are attempting not to sound dismissive or flippant. It is important to thank the person after they have given you a compliment, even if you don’t feel it is deserved. Clearly they made the effort to say something, so thank them for taking the time to do so. The second part can be a bit strange to say if you’re not used to giving God all the glory, but as a Christian, this should always be part of our response. After all, only through Him do we have the ability to do anything and everything (Acts 17:28). Our response doesn’t have to be routine or reactionary. This response should be heartfelt and propelled by the glory of God rather than the praise of men. Often times I’ll do this by saying, “Thank you for your kind words,” or “I appreciate what you said.” Insincerity is easily read by people. So, if you can say it sincerely, you might follow by saying “all praise be to God for His great work” or something similar.
2) View Compliments as Encouragement
Sometimes compliments are affirmations of your character or accomplishments. View it not as others praising you but as seeing God at work in and through you. In other words, perceive this as evidence that God is at work and using you. Compliments then become opportunities to celebrate the God of all grace, who has saved you, is sanctifying you, and will one day glorify you.
3) Don't Diminish Compliments
Receiving compliments is difficult. At times we can be inundated by people saying they appreciate one thing or another that we’ve done. This can be hard to accept when you feel like your work has been less than stellar, or it felt too routine to be praiseworthy. That said, determine to be truly thankful that others take the time to say a kind word. The goal is to remain gracious and let your responses be seasoned with the love of Christ.
4) Speak the Truth in Love
As Christians we should speak words of grace and truth to one another (1 Peter 3:15). The words we use are a reflection of what is in our hearts. This means that if we are going to criticize others -- whether in private or in public -- we should be swift to praise them as well. There is no room for a double standard. As Christians we are to love one another and show it in practical ways. Compliments are one way to praise and celebrate the work of God’s grace in each other’s lives for His glory.
Dave Jenkins is the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He and his wife, Sarah, are members of Ustick Baptist Church in Boise, Idaho, where they serve in a variety of ministries. Dave received his MAR and M.Div. through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. You can follow him on twitter @DaveJJenkins. Find him on Facebook or read more of his work at servantsofgrace.org.
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SrA Ronald Moore
I could be having a hard day And Someone comes along and compliments me And it is humbling,And In this world where
alot of everyone is belittling each other these days,And someone gives you a compliment, And it feel good,And Humbling
alot of everyone is belittling each other these days,And someone gives you a compliment, And it feel good,And Humbling
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SPC Nancy Greene - she is guiding, Nancy. I truly appreciate your kind words and humbly receive them. Be blessed.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SN Donald Hoffman - Donald, you are most welcome! Have as awesome a day; as you are a man; Donald!
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