Persist and persevere because blessings are on the way!
Lincoln persevered
“So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.” (Gal. 6:9)
The value of courage, persistence, and perseverance has rarely been illustrated more convincingly than in the life story of Abraham Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln’s story of persistence
- Failed in business – at age 22
- Ran for Legislature--defeated – at age 23
- Again failed in business – at age 24
- Elected to Legislature – at age 25
- sweetheart died – at age 26
- Had a nervous breakdown – at age 27
- Defeated for Speaker – at age 29
- Defeated for Elector – at age 31
- Defeated for Congress – at age 34
- Elected to Congress – at age 37
- Defeated for Congress – at age 39
- Defeated for Senate – at age 46
- Defeated for Vice President – at age 47
- Defeated for Senate – at age 49
- Elected President of the United States – at age 51
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chron. 15:7)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Josh. 1:9)
Persistence!
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge