The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 2 days ago
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“Stop and take a breath. Preserve your strength and mind to overcome life’s battles; we all have them!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — May 6, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Battles Day!” Why Not?
"Good leaders know what battles to fight and what battles to walk away from. They know when to push forward and when to let go. If you want to be effective as a leader, save time and energy for the battles that matter. Are you fighting the battles that count?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“All battles in life serve to teach us something, even the battles we lose.” — Paulo Coelho
“If we all understood that everyone has their own battles to fight, insecurities to face, loves to contend and goals to attain, the world would be a gentler place...” — Unknown Author
“The most important of life’s battles is the one we fight daily in the silent chambers of the soul.” — David O. McKay
“Be proud of how you’ve been handling difficult circumstances. The battles you fought, the moments you had to humble yourself, the tears you may have shed. Pat yourself on the back and celebrate the new person you’ve become.” — Unknown Author
“Learn to face your battles.” — Sonali Deshmukh
“Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors, and fight battles that nobody knows about.” — Unknown Author
“Choose your battles wisely because if you fight them all you’ll be too tired to win the really important ones.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates filling in for Kim Gwinner TONIGHT for "Tuesday Topic!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Picking Your Battles!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinsteven-warriorsforlife-wfl-tonightfor-pickingyourbattles
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Tuesday Topic" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), May 6, 2025, @ 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. When life throws you lemons, let God fight your battles for you. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://versefortheday.com/how-to-fight-spiritual-battles-with-scripture/
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