Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Reflection

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

Prayer

God of courage, too often today we mistake resoluteness and passion with virtue. As we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today, help us to be mindful of his wisdom that we must first place our feet in the ‘right’ place. Firmness in the cause of wrong is more dangerous than inaction in the cause of right. Inspire us by Lincoln’s wisdom and the power of his enduring legacy to make our own contribution to providing our nation and world a new birth of freedom, determined to stand always in the right place. In God’s name, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

What action can I take or what one commitment can I make today to make sure my feet are in the right place so I may make a worthwhile contribution to a new birth of freedom?