The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 20
“My positive messages and quotes of the day are meant to get people looking up and smiling each day!” — 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 — July 19, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Looking Up Day!” Why Not?
“People are always looking up to leaders that they admire. Confident and motivating leaders set the tone and attitude for others to follow. Your positive actions inspire and matter more than what you say — everyone is looking up to you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Keep looking up! I learn from the past, dream about the future and look up. There’s nothing like a beautiful sunset to end a healthy day.” — Rachel Boston
“Keep looking up… that’s the secret of life...” — Charlie Brown
“Don’t give up so easy. Things will soon start looking up for you.” — Unknown Author
“Looking back, makes you smart. Looking forward, makes you mature. Looking down, make you wise. Looking up, makes you strong.” — Unknown Author
“Knowledge comes from looking around; wisdom comes from looking up.” — Adrian Rogers
“Don’t let the shadows of yesterday dim the brilliance of today. Every moment is a clean slate, waiting for you to fill it with purpose, kindness, and joy. Keep looking up because every new day brings with it endless possibilities to shine.” — Unknown Author
“When you are feeling bad, do one thing a day to make your heart dance. It could be a simple thing like looking up at the sky.” — Yoko Ono
“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. Jesus is coming soon. Pray up, pack up, look up! Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.todayintheword.org/daily-devotional/chosen-in-christ/look-up/
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Colossians 3:1–4
Look Up!
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