“Look at yourself in the mirror today and say, ‘I’m going to have a wonderful day!’ Why Not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the new month from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 1 August 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Have Day!” Why Not?
“When you’re a leader you have many opportunities to bring out the best in others. It’s a responsibility that you have. What have you done recently with your opportunities and responsibilities?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.” — Rick Riordan
“Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want!” — Alan Cohen
“Happiness is not about getting all you want, it is about enjoying all you have.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t stress the could haves. If it should have, it would have.” — Unknown Author
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“Learn to appreciate what you have — before time makes you appreciate what you had.” — Unknown Author
“It’s really not about what you have. It’s about how you’re able to enjoy life in general.” — Kevin Harvick
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!’ — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
What a leader or you may have can change on a whim. The important thing is to do the best with whatever it is that you may have.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I have found a contentment and peace since I chose to totally trust God in all things. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/be-content-with-what-you-have
Be Content with What You Have
Article by
Marshall Segal
President & CEO, desiringGod.org
Contentment is not simply about settling for what we have, but trusting in what God has said. Both anxiety and greed rise in our hearts as God’s words fall.
When the author of Hebrews wanted to teach his readers about contentment, he told them an old story with a familiar refrain. He quieted their fears and quenched their greed by reminding them what God had said. “Keep…