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Stopping Short Of God’s Plan


In his biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln, Willard Davis presents this information:

Lincoln had been elected president though not even appearing on the ballot in ten states!

Even before arriving in Washington, every mail delivery brought more death threats and ominous warnings. Close friends advised that he resign before taking the oath of office! A plot to assassinate the president-elect had been uncovered forcing the last leg of his trip to Washington to be in the dead of night, without family, under heavy guard, and incognito!

Lincoln refused to stop short of God’s plan. He wrote, “When I went to Gettysburg, and saw the graves of thousands of our soldiers, I then and there consecrated myself to Christ.”

Don’t stop short of God’s plan for your life. When temptation to quit comes, run to Him in prayer. Ask Him to encourage you as only He can. Then trust Him to lead you victoriously through the difficult times.

Precious Lord, I don’t want to stop short of Your plan for my life. Lead me victoriously through the difficult times.