But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
If you think you have failed, remind yourself of the life story of Abraham Lincoln:
Age 22 - failed in business
Age 23 - ran for legislature and was defeated
Age 24 - failed again in Buenos
Age 26 - sweetheart died
Age 27 - had a nervous breakdown
Age 29 - defeated for speaker
Age 31 - defeated for elector
Age 34 - defeated for Congress
Age 37 - elected to Congress
Age 39 - defeated for Congress
Age 46 - defeated for Senate
Age 47 - defeated for vice president
Age 49 - defeated for Senate
Age 51 - elected president of the United States
This is the record of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout his life he suffered many more defeats than victories, but because he never gave up he won the highest office of the land.
Dear Lord we pray that we would have the perseverance to keep trying and not give up. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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