The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 27 July 2023!
Today’s Message is: “Checking Day!” Why Not?
“When leaders decide to take on the leadership role, it’s not about just checking a box. They’re doing it to make a difference in people, the team, and the organization. Leadership is action through vision and purpose. Don’t just check a box, be a leader for the greater good!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Just checking on all of you. You all doing okay?” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Real growth is when you start checking and correcting yourself. Instead of blaming others, you take your power back by being responsible for your life.” — Idil Ahmed
“Checking up on someone lets them know that they’re not alone in their struggles.” — Unknown Author
“Sometimes you check things off because you’ve done them. If you aren’t checking stuff off your bucket list, you aren’t living very well.” — Jan Bremmer
“Just checking in to see how you are doing.” — Unknown Author
“I truly appreciate kindness, I appreciate people checking up on me. I appreciate a quick message. I appreciate those who ask if I’m okay. I appreciate every single person in my life who has tried to brighten my days. It’s the little things that matter most.” — Unknown Author
“Checking your phone to see what time is it and then checking again because the first time you weren’t paying attention.” — Unknown Author
“We all need someone to lean on from time to time. Checking up on someone lets them know that they can count on you.” — Unknown Author
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Good morning Col Burroughs and all of mine brothers and sisters here on VFV. It is always nice to check on our family, friends, brothers and sisters, but have y’all checked on yourselves? Take time to check on your spiritual life , as well. It is the most important thing we can do. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/the-importance-of-conducting-a-spiritual-checkup.html
The Importance of Conducting a Spiritual Checkup
Heather RigglemanCrosswalk.com Contributing Writer
202114 Oct
I’m sitting in my kitchen, lights dim, journal and Bible in front of me, and my pen ready to write out what I sense God telling me during my spiritual checkup. I know there are some rough edges, some tender areas, and still some…
Good Thursday morning Colonel.
These best leaders I've known are always checking their people, not boxes!