Abraham Lincoln Quotes - "I Had No Where Else To Go"

The Ignorant Fishermen Blog ^ | 2/15/10 | MBC & A.L.

[The Ignorant Fisherman]

Abraham Lincoln met crises on his knees! During the Civil War he once said, "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for the day."

WHAT DO YOU DO? Complain, clam up, or commence your OWN solution? God says, it is “NOT by works of righteousness which we have done” (Titus 3:5) and “there is NO king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is NOT delivered by much strength” (Psalm 33:16).

If we try painting the well it does not change the water. Every time we work the pump we bring up more of the same water. As we draw upon our own human resources, they are never more than our own human resources. Our working cannot rise above its own level. “But to him that WORKETH NOT, but BELIEVETH on Him that justifieth (act of declaring a person righteous) the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness” (Romans 4:5). “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

[The Ignorant Fisherman]

Some Abraham Lincoln quotes and a brief Bible message.

[LS]

There is a debate, even among Christians and conservatives, as to how "Christian" Lincoln was. Allen Guelzo (The Redeemer President) downplays Lincoln's Christianity; we in A Patriot's History of the U.S. emphasize it. Much comes down to whether you believe the story told by a pastor who met with Lincoln in 1864 and who said Lincoln told him that he was not a Christian when his son died, but after Gettysburg, he had come to love and trust Christ. Critics say it's just this guy's word against . . . well, no contrary evidence. But in light of anything else, I have to believe the minister's testimony.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

One of my favorites:

“If you are looking for work, start from where you are standing.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

[WalterSkinner]

Bump for Mr. Lincoln...

[Diana in Wisconsin]

[The Ignorant Fisherman]

He had quite a sense of humor and was quite witty! He was one of my favorite Presidents

[The Ignorant Fisherman]

Let’s remember the good ones only!!

[kjo]

A Great Accounting is coming. It will not be pretty. In fact, it’s almost here.

Ready?

[The Ignorant Fisherman]

that’s what we’ve been preaching.... In christ I am ready. Gal 1:4

How about you?