The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
“Acknowledge the good things you’ve created in your life. Give ‘thanks’ to yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“It’s the middle of the week – Happy Hump Day Everyone!”
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 — July 9, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Acknowledge Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders become great when people contribute to a vision. They acknowledge the value, knowledge, and personal sacrifices that people make to accomplish the mission. Set an inspiring example by acknowledging and celebrating the advice and opinions of others!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. For example, you can acknowledge and learn from mistakes you made, and then move on and refocus on the now. It is called forgiving yourself.” — Eckhart Tolle
“Take a moment to deliberately notice one beautiful thing in your life. Acknowledge something beautiful, and something beautiful will acknowledge you.” — Bryant McGill
“Quit thinking time is ‘out there.’ Take ownership of time — acknowledge that you are where it comes from — and it will stop owning you. Claim time as yours and it will release its claim on you.” — Eleni Staraki
“Today is a new day. Let go of limitations of your thoughts. Acknowledge your infinite potential. Instead of fear, let faith lead your way.” — Unknown Author
“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another everybody wins.” — Jim Stovall
“Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight. When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” — Helen Keller
“Take a moment today to acknowledge someone special who has made a difference in your life.” — Germany Kent
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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 loudly and proudly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, to the Glory of God the Father. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://bibledictionarytoday.com/words/acknowledge/
What does "Acknowledge" mean in the Bible?
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