“Attitude is contagious! People with bad attitudes will bring you down — avoid them. Know when to walk away!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Hello Wednesday – Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 20 November 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Down Day!” Why Not?
“Great and competent leaders never tear people down. Their mission is to build them up, so they can accomplish the impossible. The fastest way to undermine people’s trust and put a vision in jeopardy is to tear down people as a leader — build them up!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Slow down and enjoy yourself a little more, don’t be so serious. Life is not a race.” — Christine Lemieux
“You have it within you to rise above whatever is presently bringing you down.” — Karen Salmansohn
“Do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the die you are used to is better than the one to come?” — Dr. Steve Maraboli
“If you want to fly, then give up everything that weighs you down.” — Unknown Author
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
“Slow down. Breathe. Don’t rush. Let yourself feel everything you’re holding inside. Joy, pain, heartache, exhaustion, feel everything. Listen. Take time to nourish what your soul needs the most. Take ten minutes, thirty minutes, an hour, a day… Take a break to slow down.” — Nicole Marie B
“When life knocks you down you have two choices — stay down or get up.” — Tom Krause
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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 can barely contain myself, as I await Jesus to come down from His Father’s Throne, to rule and reign with us, for a thousand years. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://guideposts.org/prayer/how-to-pray/how-the-bible-can-help-when-youre-having-a-down-day/
How the Bible Can Help When You’re Having a Down Day
RICK HAMLIN
3 MIN READ
If you’re feeling gloomy, here’s a Bible verse to bring some hope and inspiration.
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Good Wednesday afternoon Colonel.
If you've never been down you probably haven't had a very fulfilling life. The key to being down is getting right back up and never bringing anyone else down with you.