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Courage to Choose What’s Right

“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.

January 20, 2025/by David Hall

Find Hope in God’s Faithfulness

Daily Devotional

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”

Hebrews 10:23

He had dreamed of making a difference. As a young man, Thomas had pictured himself behind a pulpit, leading others closer to God. But life had other plans. Illness robbed him of the strength to preach, and financial struggles followed close behind.

One evening, as the sun dipped low and shadows filled the room, Thomas sat at his desk. His frail hands trembled as he opened his journal. He could have written about the disappointment, the missed opportunities, or the life he thought he had lost.

Instead, his mind turned to the quiet ways God had shown up: a kind neighbor bringing a meal, a check in the mail just when he needed it, a peace that carried him through sleepless nights.

“Great is Thy faithfulness,” he wrote, the words forming like a prayer. Each line became a declaration: “Morning by morning, new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided.”

That hymn would go on to inspire millions, sung in churches, homes, and hospital rooms. But for Thomas Chisholm, it was a reminder that when life does not go as planned, God’s faithfulness remains.

If today feels overwhelming, know this: God’s faithfulness does not waver. Like Thomas, you can cling to the truth that morning by morning, His mercies will meet you right where you are.

January 19, 2025/by David Hall

Life Lessons from a Leak

Andy Youso, Daily Devotional

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”

Proverbs 4:23

The water leak was so small, I hardly noticed it at first. It was a slow drip, hidden away in the basement bathroom my kids used. Out of sight, out of mind.

It was easy to ignore—until the water company sent a letter. That “no big deal” was costing me a lot more than I thought. Suddenly, that slow drip had turned into an expensive issue I could not ignore.

We called a plumber, and within ten minutes, the leak was fixed. The bathroom was dry, and everything seemed normal again. But standing there, I could not shake the thought: how often do I let small problems slide until they grow into something much harder to handle?’

Fixing the leak in the bathroom was simple, but it reminded me to pay attention—not just to my home but to my heart. The truth is, life is full of “small leaks.” Little compromises, unhelpful habits, and unchecked attitudes. I want to face these things head-on before they spiral out of control.

Maybe you need that reminder too. What in your life could use your focus right now? Take some time today to stop, reflect, and make a change before the drip becomes a flood.

January 18, 2025/by Andy Youso