Happy Birthday, Lincoln

I found this vintage postcard, and was touched that Abraham asked God to bless his angel mother and he gives her credit for who he is or ever hopes to be. 

"GOD BLESS MY MOTHER.  

ALL THAT I AM OR EVER HOPE TO BE,

 I OWE TO MY ANGEL MOTHER."  

In honor of his birthday, here is part of his Proclamation of a National Fast-Day, August 12, 1861. He established the great need after the shattering battle at Bull Run in July--the war and its casualties set off an alarm in Washington that this war wasn't going to end soon without seeking divine help.  

In this Proclamation the President appointed the last Thursday in September as a day of humiliation, prayer, and fasting for all the people of the nation.  

The final excerpt of his heartfelt recommendation reads:

 "And I do earnestly recommend to all the people, and especially to all

 ministers and teachers of religion of all denominations, and to all heads 

of families, to observe and keep that day according to their several creeds 

and modes of worship, in all humility  and with all religious solemnity, to 

the end that the united prayer of the nation may ascend to the Throne of Grace,

and bring down blessings upon our Country."

In remembering President Lincoln, there is a great need for our divided country to be healed and restored to the high esteem it once held. Through Providence, this humble man held our country together during a heart-wrenching time in America's history.

Prayers are needed for America.  No matter what's going on in our lives, prayer is the answer.  God's angels are with us.  More is happening than meets the physical eye.  Prayer and faith in the Unseen, yet to be, brings peace.  We do our best and let God do the rest.