Time for a cup of coffee, maybe two. I’m hanging out this morning at Ecke Coffee in Gaylord. I’ve been here several times before, but this is my first Monday Morning. Why do I tell you this? Because Monday mornings are different. First, there are more people than I usually run into this time of day, and most orders end with the line “Make it a large - I’m going to need it, it’s a Monday!"
When I was driving over this morning, I was pondering what to write today, and I was going to write about Monday, one of my favorite days of the week. But now I’m starting to feel bad about enjoying my Monday. Let me begin with my Monday point of view….
Most people treat Monday like the first day of the week. For me, it is most definitely the second day of the week, which follows my very favorite day of the week, Sunday. On Monday morning, I am refreshed from the joy of Worship, the gathering with God’s people, and a Sunday afternoon Nap. I have renewed zeal and energy, having been bathed in the presence of God just yesterday. To make this Monday even more special, I spent last night praying with some great friends of ours and their son, who is prepping for surgery tomorrow.
So here is my simple advice to the MONDAY MORNING PEOPLE.
First, look at a calendar. You know the paper kind that looks like a giant chart with columns and rows, and you will notice that Monday is in fact the second day of the week.
Second, use your Sunday the way it was intended. Take time to gather with God’s people and Worship, it’s not just a good idea, it’s the plan. And when I say it’s the plan, I mean it is THEE plan, God’s plan, the way he designed us from the start.
Third, when you wake up and your feet hit the floor, rejoice - You received yet another day of God’s Grace and Mercy. In this world where no one can take tomorrow for granted, we should be extra grateful.
I have to laugh every time I see a news story or an online article about the benefits of gratitude, as if this is a fantastic revelation. Oddly enough, this idea came a few years ago…
Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:5-7 (ESV)
Take back your Mondays and reclaim them as a favorite day of the week.
Do you have an Idea to make your Monday’s great days?
If it’s not Monday, what is your favorite day? and Why?
<><Pastor Craig