Monday Is A Comin!

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BIBLE READING: Phil 2: 25 - 27 25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.

BLOG: It is no secret, we don't like Monday. According to The Fact Site. 

Monday is the best day to buy a new car. 
The average U.K. person won't crack a smile until 11:16 A.M.
The productivity of workers is at its all-time low on Mondays. 
A study in 2011 showed that the average person moans for 34 minutes on a Monday, compared to the 22 minutes on other days.
Monday is the day of the week when you will weigh the most.
Almost 50% of employees are late to work.
Professionals over 40 suffer more stress on a Monday.
There is a marked 20% increase in heart attacks.
When scientists recorded the emotions of people each day, they found Monday to be no different from Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. However, when they asked people to remember which day was the most stressful, they will always say Monday.
Mondays are the most sleep-deprived day.
You look less attractive on a Monday. Or at least you think you do. 

Lamentations 3:22-23 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Ok - let's fix Monday.

Physically!  Get plenty of sleep.  Eight hours or more if you can.  

Mentally!  Reject the whole, "Monday is bad" notion and say to yourself - first thing in the morning, Monday is going to be a great day! 

Spiritually!  God is the same God on Monday that He is every other day of the week.  God never changes so He can do nothing less than His best for you on Monday!  Thank God for this! 

Attitude!  You will be surrounded by people with a bad Monday attitude. DON'T BELIEVE THEM FOR A SECOND!  Monday is going to be a great day! 

If you do these things, this Monday will be a great day where you stand out from everyone else. Don't worry, someone will notice. It's Monday after all. 

PRAY:  Dear Jesus, help me to be Monday, right!  AMEN  

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