February 25, 2026
— Abraham Lincoln · Source: As recalled by Noah Brooks, Harper's Weekly (July 1865)
2 Corinthians 12:9 He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, that Christ’s power may rest on me.
When the pressure came, I realized I wasn't as strong as I thought. The heavier the responsibility, the more my limitations were revealed. God didn't immediately remove the burden, but instead showed me my true self in my weakness. If I hadn't reached a point of "nowhere to go," I wouldn't have truly knelt down. I realized that weakness isn't the end, but rather the entrance to grace. Today, I will learn not to be forceful, not to rely on cleverness, but to experience the Lord's sufficient grace within my limitations.
Lord, I confess that my wisdom and ability are insufficient to bear everything today. Guard my heart, so that it may not be anxious because of pressure, nor discouraged because of weakness. Let me rely on you more deeply in adversity, and remain quietly trusting in busyness. May your grace be my true strength, so that everything I do may be secure in you. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.