“Feel secure and confident. Focus on the positive, be kind to yourself, and if you make a mistake — forgive yourself.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 14 November 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Secure Day!” Why Not?
“People come first when a leader is secure. They focus on making sure people are aligned with their vision and purpose. If you want to create a trusting environment then you don’t need to control 24-7. Secure leadership is about motivating and inspiring others to accept control and take action!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar & seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous & exciting, for in movement there is life, & change there is power.” — Alan Cohen
“It is always the secure who are humble.” — G.K. Chesterton
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea.” — C. JoyBell C.
“He who wishes to secure the good of others , has already secured his own.” — Confucius
“The minute you feel secure about yourself and own the fact your dreams are honestly true, other things fix themselves.” — Shantel VanSanten
“I am secure in who I am. I don’t need validation of those that would say, you have to be a certain way in order to be accepted. I’m comfortable going against the grain. I’m walking my path and I will always walk in the direction my heart tells me to go, even if I must walk alone.” — Unknown Author
“I am safe and secure. I exhale any anxiety and inhale calm. As my world expands so do my heart and mind. I am willing to stay open and accept all the miracles and abundance the universe has to offer me.” — Kris Carr
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Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Peer Support Specialist Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Preparing for The Holidays"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), November 14, 2024, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
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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
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I live a life of peace because I am secure in the Faith of my eternal life with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/on-feeling-secure-in-god
On Feeling Secure in God
Article by John Piper
Founder & Teacher, Desiring God
One of the greatest helps in feeling hopeful is to know God wants us to feel hopeful. It is small comfort to believe some people are saved but not to know if we are included. My own heart has been so gladdened recently by the assurance of my own salvation that I want you all to share this with…
At whatever grade level you were exposed to Maslow, I'm pretty sure none of us realized how right he was. If one isn't in an environment where they can feel secure, all else is meaningless.