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The Colonel's Motivational/Inspirational Quotes and Message of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday!” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Costa Rica! — 24 April 2021!
**Day 2 – Costa Rica – up early this morning here at Casa Buendia Puntarena Province, Costa Rica and the view from the property this morning is nothing more than breathtaking. Today we make a nice breakfast for 9 of us and then head to the beach for our first day of relaxation and lunch locally in Dominical, Costa Rica. No business today**
Today’s Message is: “Beach Day!” Why Not?
"I’m feeling a little Beachy today down in Cost Rica." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for TONIGHT’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”
Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!
Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!
TONIGHT’s Topic: "Equip Yourself!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-warriors-for-life-wfl-form-costa-rica-equip-yourself
For More information about victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV):
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Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I’m a Beachoholic. I admit to being powerless over my flip flops; the warm sun on my skin, the cool wind in my har, the sound of crashing waves, & the umbrella thingy in my glass…” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Peace is seeing the sunset and knowing who to thank.” — Unknown Author
“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” — Jill Davis
“Life takes you down many paths but my favorite one’s lead to the beach.” — Unknown Author
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky, let your soul and spirits fly.” — Van Morrison
“On the beach, you can live in bliss.” — Dennis Wilson
“Tropical state of mind!” — Unknown Author
“You can find me where the music meets the ocean.” — Zac Brown
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Visit our page here on RallyPoint for more information and times for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Support Groups: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday!” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Costa Rica! — 24 April 2021!
**Day 2 – Costa Rica – up early this morning here at Casa Buendia Puntarena Province, Costa Rica and the view from the property this morning is nothing more than breathtaking. Today we make a nice breakfast for 9 of us and then head to the beach for our first day of relaxation and lunch locally in Dominical, Costa Rica. No business today**
Today’s Message is: “Beach Day!” Why Not?
"I’m feeling a little Beachy today down in Cost Rica." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for TONIGHT’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”
Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!
Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!
TONIGHT’s Topic: "Equip Yourself!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-warriors-for-life-wfl-form-costa-rica-equip-yourself
For More information about victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV):
https://www.victoryforveterans.org
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I’m a Beachoholic. I admit to being powerless over my flip flops; the warm sun on my skin, the cool wind in my har, the sound of crashing waves, & the umbrella thingy in my glass…” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Peace is seeing the sunset and knowing who to thank.” — Unknown Author
“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” — Jill Davis
“Life takes you down many paths but my favorite one’s lead to the beach.” — Unknown Author
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky, let your soul and spirits fly.” — Van Morrison
“On the beach, you can live in bliss.” — Dennis Wilson
“Tropical state of mind!” — Unknown Author
“You can find me where the music meets the ocean.” — Zac Brown
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Visit our page here on RallyPoint for more information and times for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Support Groups: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/warriors-for-life
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good Saturday morning Burroughs Posse Leader! Greetings from the clear Blue crystal clear skies of Metrowest Boston South... More coming my friend... I see from your message that today is a day of rest and enjoyment in the warm climes of Casa Buendia Puntarena Province, Costa Rica! It's a 'No Business' Day and that is awesome!!!
Today’s Message is: “Beach Day!” Why Not?
My Personal Quote Message:
"There is something exalting to be said for walking the beach on a sunny day, which takes all the chaos of everyday life away." - Kerry F. Harkins April 24, 2021
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” - John F. Kennedy
“Isn’t it strange, the way time moves? I could stand here and watch the sea crash beneath me for hours and it would feel like only minutes had passed.” - Sjana Elise Earp
"I followed my heart, and it led me to the beach." - Unknown
"Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think." - Robert Henri
"At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun." - Sandy Gingras
"Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free." - Christy Ann Martine
"I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought." - Helen Keller
The Colonel says...
"I’m feeling a little Beachy today down in Costa Rica." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Today’s Message is: “Beach Day!” Why Not?
My Personal Quote Message:
"There is something exalting to be said for walking the beach on a sunny day, which takes all the chaos of everyday life away." - Kerry F. Harkins April 24, 2021
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” - John F. Kennedy
“Isn’t it strange, the way time moves? I could stand here and watch the sea crash beneath me for hours and it would feel like only minutes had passed.” - Sjana Elise Earp
"I followed my heart, and it led me to the beach." - Unknown
"Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think." - Robert Henri
"At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun." - Sandy Gingras
"Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free." - Christy Ann Martine
"I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought." - Helen Keller
The Colonel says...
"I’m feeling a little Beachy today down in Costa Rica." — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
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Check out "Family Reunion", the brand new song from Southern folk rocker Sean Michel, featured on the Grafted compilation album, put together by Project Zero...
I expect you have many wonderful memories of vacationing from your childhood as well as memorable vacations and trips with family and friends as a grown up. Hopefully you are a wonderful travel companion with a good sense of humor and an ability to relax and help others to relax. I hope and pray that we each have zest for life and are pro-life from conception through lifetime to after death. 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live,' loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days,’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20a ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
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It's been 20 years this summer since I've seen the sea. :'( I miss it daily. Enjoy!
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Good morning Col Burroughs, Steve and the Posse...I too wish I were at the beach today.
The beach and even a mental image of the beach can be very healing for people. I use this image very often in building a stress reduction relaxation for people; it triggers good feelings. It's an easy image to use when you want to engage all your senses. Give it a try...close your eyes and picture it, what do you see, smell, hear, feel and taste. If you can call up all of those you can be there whenever you need a break.
SMSgt Mark Venzeio 1SG Dennis Hicks SSG Samuel Kermon PO2 (Join to see) SGT Steve McFarland SP5 (Join to see) SSG Paul Headlee PO1 John Johnson COL Robert Grierson Col (Join to see) Col Joseph Lenertz GySgt Thomas Vick CPL Douglas Chrysler MGySgt (Join to see) Sgt Mark Doty SGT Mark Anderson SGT Randal Groover Cpl (Join to see) Lt Col Jim Coe LTC Joe Anderson
The beach and even a mental image of the beach can be very healing for people. I use this image very often in building a stress reduction relaxation for people; it triggers good feelings. It's an easy image to use when you want to engage all your senses. Give it a try...close your eyes and picture it, what do you see, smell, hear, feel and taste. If you can call up all of those you can be there whenever you need a break.
SMSgt Mark Venzeio 1SG Dennis Hicks SSG Samuel Kermon PO2 (Join to see) SGT Steve McFarland SP5 (Join to see) SSG Paul Headlee PO1 John Johnson COL Robert Grierson Col (Join to see) Col Joseph Lenertz GySgt Thomas Vick CPL Douglas Chrysler MGySgt (Join to see) Sgt Mark Doty SGT Mark Anderson SGT Randal Groover Cpl (Join to see) Lt Col Jim Coe LTC Joe Anderson
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LTC Stephen F.
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Check out "Family Reunion", the brand new song from Southern folk rocker Sean Michel, featured on the Grafted compilation album, put together by Project Zero...
I expect you have many wonderful memories of vacationing from your childhood as well as memorable vacations and trips with family and friends as a grown up. Hopefully you are a wonderful travel companion with a good sense of humor and an ability to relax and help others to relax. I hope and pray that we each have zest for life and are pro-life from conception through lifetime to after death. 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live,' loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days,’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20a ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
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SSG Samuel Kermon - Much of my life was on the Oregon Coast - The mountains to the east of me (lived on one) and the sea to the west of me. NW Missouri has neither. :'( How I miss them both!
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
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Lt Col Charlie Brown - I can call up ALL of those at any given moment, Ma'am - but would sure rather be there in person :-)
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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SP5 Jeannie Carle - me too! I grew up less than five miles from Coney Island beach in Brooklyn, NY. Walked that beach, year round in all sorts of weather.
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Wonderful topic! Reminds me of the Mexican immigrant to California who was so happy about how friendly the locals were. They were always shouting things to him about those, "...sunny beaches!"
The picture is Kailua Beach, we were a 10 minute walk from there for several years back when I was a contractor. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, RallyPoint, get in the beach mode!
The picture is Kailua Beach, we were a 10 minute walk from there for several years back when I was a contractor. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, RallyPoint, get in the beach mode!
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LTC Stephen F.
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Check out "Family Reunion", the brand new song from Southern folk rocker Sean Michel, featured on the Grafted compilation album, put together by Project Zero...
I expect you have many wonderful memories of vacationing from your childhood as well as memorable vacations and trips with family and friends as a grown up. Hopefully you are a wonderful travel companion with a good sense of humor and an ability to relax and help others to relax. I hope and pray that we each have zest for life and are pro-life from conception through lifetime to after death. 'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live,' loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days,’ [Deuteronomy 30:19-20a ESV] my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
I lift service members and veterans with bad memories including nightmares of being deployed to sandy areas of the world including southwest Asia. LORD I pray that YOU deliver those with repetitive nightmares and enable them each to sleep peacefully. ‘Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ [Proverbs 3:23-24 ESV]
I pray for an increase of discernment, peace, joy and goodness for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters especially those planning for vacations and family reunions. LORD I pray that each one seeks wisdom form YOU and that YOU will bless each with the capability to vacation and reunion safely wherever YOU lead them to. ‘The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.’ [Psalm 23:1-3 ESV]
I lift the severely disabled, the individuals with no living relatives, widows, widowers, and others who feel terribly alone to YOU. I pray that YOU provide comfort to each and a large measure of hope. I pray that YOU motivate people with great listening skills to come along side those in desperate need of human company. So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [Philippians 2:1-4 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Saturday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Sunday 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
Sean Michel - Family Reunion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40So_CEuOg
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