The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“It’s not Friday yet — it’s only Wednesday & Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 13 December 2023!
Today’s Message is: “Persistent Day!” Why Not?
“A persistent leader sets the tone when it comes to challenges and adversity. They have agility, determination, and diligence to lead through an ever changing leadership environment. Leadership is persistent and it never ends!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Be positive. Be patient. Be persistent.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure.” — Edward Eggleston
“If you are persistent you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it.” — Lisa Fabrega
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others’?” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
“It’s difficult to change overnight, but if you are persistent and take one step at a time you will see results.” — Jack Lalanne
“It’s only through persistent effort that great things are achieved.” — Nitin Namdeo
“Water does not cut through rock with its strength only. It does so by being relentlessly persistent.” — Unknown Author
“To improve oneself you must be as persistent as the drip, drip, drip of water filling a bucket. Do a little bit, every day.” — Jeffrey Fry
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Good Wednesday afternoon Colonel.
Don't know what happened to the comment the first time around.
If you ever become a military planner, persistence is one of the first things you need to understand. When you get to Plan Z, the ability to think in double digits also helps.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There is much to be said about persistence. Even when trying to push against an unmovable rock, there will be a positive result. The rock may not be moved but your muscle strength is multiplied many times over. May your day be one of persistence and blessings.
Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-persistence.html
What does the Bible say about persistence?
ANSWER For the most part, the Bible presents persistence as a positive character quality. Persistence is linked closely with endurance and perseverance. Jesus praised persistence in prayer with an illustration to explain it. His parable in Luke 18:1–8 tells of a widow who was not receiving justice for her case, so…