The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
“The power of focus and a healthy attitude come from practicing patience!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 12 April 2025
Today’s Message is: “Patience Day!” Why Not?
“Confident and poised leaders exercise patience in the face of setbacks. It is essential for leaders to build strong trust among a team and bounce back with resilience when recovering from a challenge. Patience is a leadership quality that can boost morale and create a productive environment!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Two things define you: 1. Your patience when you have nothing. 2. Your attitude when you have everything.” — Unknown Author
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” — Napoleon Hill
“Patience asks us to be fully present in this very moment. Patience asks us to lay aside our troubles, to remember that ‘who of us by worrying can add one hour to our lives?’ Patience asks us to take our time, to be slow, and to be present.” — Molly Bosscher
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” — Joyce Meyer
“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us face, I think we would treat each other more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.” — Unknown Author
“Patience is power. Patience is not absence of action; rather it is ‘timing’. It waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way!” — Fulton J. Sheen
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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TONIGHT's Topic: "The Power of Patience!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), April 12, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM 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. Patience is something that has taken me a long time to develop. Seeking God and studying His Word has been a great source of instruction about patience. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-can-we-grow-in-biblical-patience.html
How Can We Grow in Biblical Patience?
Bethany Verrett
Writer
UPDATEDJune 19, 2024
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