“What is your intent in life and who do you want to be? Whatever it is, give it your full attention and take action now!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 3 June 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Intent Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders must leave their ‘ego’ at the door. They have to constantly foster and build trust. People have to understand their intent and know that their leadership is purposeful and rooted in character and integrity. Your intent to treat people properly will create a culture of respect and improve effectiveness!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Trust, assume positive intent, live believing in yourself and other people. Positive energy is contagious.” — Mary Frances Winters
“Assume positive intent. Whatever anybody does assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different.” — Indra Nooyi
“Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.” — William Law
“Live less out of habit and more out of intent.” — Unknown Author
“Life is a reflection of intent. Love reflects love. Hate reflects hate.” — Johnathan Lockwood Huie
“Do not listen with the intent to reply, but with the intent to understand.” — Unknown Author
“I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it’s proactive and there is positive intent behind it.” — Michael J. Fox
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Good Monday evening Colonel.
Intent is one of those strange things. It's absolutely necessary to have intentions, but totally worthless if you do nothing with them.
Good morning Col Burrows and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Our intent to do something should be followed up with action. May the heart of intent be to always trust in our Creator God, who loved us so much, that He gave up His only Son for our salvation. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://uwepray.org/united-we-pray-articles/intent/
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Jesus was clear about the intent behind our actions. In clashes with the Pharisees, he was often critical of their superficial obedience. He memorably invoked an Old Testament quote and said, “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far fro…