When the alarm goes off early Monday morning, we sleepily opening our burning eyes and languidly hit the snooze button. We breathe in the chilling air and quickly pull the sheets over our head, soaking in their warmth. We dread to begin the new week. After two minutes pass, the shrill beeping sound from our clock fills our ears again, and our hand finds its way to the snooze button once more. This routine carries on several more times until 6:00 slowly turns into 7:45.
Mondays. We never seem to be fully ready for them when they arrive. For many of us, a new week brings promises of stress, long hours of work, and constant exhaustion. By Monday evening, we are ready for another weekend to rejuvenate our worn-out selves.
However, our weeks do not have to begin like this. I am slowly learning that we do not have to rely on vacations, caffeine, or even weekends to recharge our batteries. When we do not have the strength to accomplish the week's goals (and frankly, we often do not) we need to cast our cares on He who sustains us. Instead of using our alarm clocks as a device to merely improve our dexterity, let us use them as a call to prayer. Change your perspective and translate the sound of your alarm clock as a reminder to pray. Think of the day ahead of you and pray for the Lord's strength. The Lord promises in the Bible that when we ask for wisdom He gives to all liberally and without reproach.
Monday mornings, nor any other day of the week, have to be filled with tears and pressure. As soon as the sound of the alarm goes off, pray and dedicate the day to Jesus Christ and greet each day with an enthusiastic smile, knowing God is with you. Ask for His strength, ask for wisdom, and ask for Him to sustain you. Meditate on these Bible verses as you go about your week, and watch the Lord work mightily. :) Welcome to the 30 Day Challenge.
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand". - Isaiah 41:10
"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually!" - 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes". - Psalm 119:23
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". - Phillipians 4:13
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