It’s Monday morning. 9:59 AM EST.

Have you had a frustrated and hurried morning? A disastrous circus of getting kids out the door to catch the bus? Is there a pile of emails awaiting you? A long to-do list that has likely spilled over from last week into this week?Maybe you have a dreadful work situation; unfriendly co-workers; a less-than-fulfilling occupation.

Monday morning can truly be a drag and dreaded occasion…we all know that. And especially if you expect it to be such. 

But instead, what if you saw it in this light:

A new day of life; a thing of beauty; a gift; a grace. A beautiful, gracious gift. Monday? Really?

May you receive this day as a beautiful, gracious gift from a loving and kind Heavenly Father. May you find renewed strength this Monday in remembering the promised presence of our God. He is WITH YOU! And He longs to strengthen your feeble knees and restore your weary soul. Trust in the Lord; Find rest in God alone; Receive His good gifts and live in the abundance of His goodness–giving thanks and celebrating a new day.

Blessings and a happy Monday!