“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Micah 6:8

Abraham Lincoln stood alone in his office, wrestling with a question every leader faces at some point: What is the right thing to do?

He was not a perfect man. No. He had fears and flaws and second-guessed himself countless times. But today, that weight felt different. On his desk lay the draft of the Emancipation Proclamation—a document that carried the hopes of millions and the weight of a divided nation.

No one knew what would happen if he signed that document. His own safety was at risk, and the backlash would be fierce. He would be criticized, perhaps even hated, by some. Still, he could feel the injustice—deep in his bones—and it was something he could not ignore.

Taking a deep breath, he pressed the pen to paper. As the ink dried, he knew that the nation would never be the same. But he also knew that the long-awaited freedom for millions had finally been set in motion.

Each day, we face choices that challenge us. Choosing what is right may not always be easy, but it is always worth it. Like Lincoln, we are called to take the step of courage, trusting that God honors those who choose justice.