POOR MONDAY
I dread Mondays. They have a negative stigma. I join half of the world to hate Mondays. Every other day of the week is fine but when Mondays come, I almost cry. It signifies the end of my beloved weekend.
Every Monday, I am grumpy and wonder why there has to be a Monday at all.
But if Monday is eliminated from the days of the week, then my dread will move to Tuesdays, right? And if Tuesdays are struck off too, then Wednesday becomes evil and so on and so forth. So Monday just happens to the be at right place at the wrong time, or is it the other way round? Poor Monday. Anyhoooooooo, God made Monday and even though I dread it, I have to learn to rejoice and be glad in it.
So, here are some personal reasons that should make me love my Mondays and be glad in them (and so I won’t waste 1/7 of my week life being grouchy):
1. Monday is a day I start over, get back on task and return to the discipline I have chosen for myself.
2. It sets the tone for the rest of the week: Happy Monday is a Happy Week. Sad Monday is a Sad Week.
3. My mum prays for me in great detail every Monday. Ohhh, what a beautiful feeling it is to know that someone takes out hours from her day to pray specially for me. It is also the day My Bestie of life and I spend quality time talking to Abba Father.
4. It brings new ideas, creative thoughts and feedback from insightful people around me.
5. I buy a book every Monday. Yes, I do.
6. I get to see my amazing kids and wonderful colleagues after the weekend break.
7. I am another week closer to achieving my goals and dreams for the year.
8. It is another opportunity to show God’s love, encourage someone (esp those who hate Mondays) and be a Star.
9. Since God made each day full of His blessings, my heart has to be open with love for each day (including Monday) to receive them. I cannot afford to miss out on them because of my negativity.
10. Best of all, I have another opportunity to get right with God. I improve my relationship with Him and be thankful I have another Monday to get a lil’ closer to Him.
TGIM.
(Dear Monday,
Thanks for having the word ‘mon’ in you. That’s French for ‘mine’ in case you weren’t aware. It makes me think of you more as “My Day”, and frankly that sounds like a much more promising start to the week.
Ezar)
Posted on March 24, 2014, in Dear Jesus and tagged Christian living, Joy, Monday, Optimism, Positive, Rejoice. Bookmark the permalink. 60 Comments.
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Lovely post, as usual. I still hate mondays though. But I will try d list thingy nd make myself thankful.
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Monday reminds me to b thankful I have a job and that in itself is okay for me.
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Point taken…Happy Monday is a Happy Week
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No.5 is cool. 7 better. 9 is d greatest.
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D letter to Monday made me smile. Ur mondays dont seem so bad afterall, Ezar.
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I used to dread Mondays…but with this great start i think I already love today..Well done dear for this great post ..WHEN I GROW I WANT TO WRITE LIKE YOU 😀
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For most of us, Mondays mean waking to a familiar sense of gloom as we return to the stresses and demands of work. I hope to be more positive about them.
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I associate Mondays with a loss of freedom. I miss choosing how I will spend my time.’ Monday marks the end of days shared with family and friends or relaxed, free hours. Thanks for telling me how I can stop my mood from sinking when Sunday draws to a close. Hv a happy week.
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Yes, I think you should stop telling yourself that you dread Mondays. The truth is, for most of us, Mondays are not too bad – and with a few little changes to our thinking habits, we can reclaim a day when the whole week lies untouched in front of us, full of potential. Bless u, Ezar.
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Monday is the first day of the work week, which means responsibilities are back in full gear. The weekend is
traditionally filled with more relaxed and enjoyable activities, but Monday is a return to the real world and the
accountability that goes along with it.
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When we choose to have a better attitude about Monday, everything around us will begin to shift.
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Monday should be Funday…lolz
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Monday is d day to arise nd shine after a refreshing restday called Sunday.It is a good kick-starter for a 5-days energertic working week.The way i begin will determine d way i end it.I must start it well.Monday,u are welcome!!!
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Sunday is d Lord’s day.Monday gives me d opportunity to connect to my beautiful world.My monday,i hail uoooooo.
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Monday does take the abuse; it’s just hard to dress it up and make it look pretty unless if falls under good reasons.
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Rich Monday,i call u rich b/c you are what i call u to be…….to enrich my life nd not to impoverish it….we have what we say!
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For d workaholics like me,we love mondays…..it begins what we know best to do…WORK!WORK!!WORK!!!
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All rest nd no work makes Emma a dull guy.Goodmorning Monday!
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Being grateful is a discipline. Something we choose to do or not. I am thankful for Mondays
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Good post for mind re-orientation,esp those who tank God its Friday,but murmur dat its Monday.Rem.God made all d days for us to occupy nd rejoice.Rejoice,nd i say again rejoice!
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Have u watched man’s activities on saturday nd sunday……it slows down to almost a halt on sunday.But Monday peps up life,a more organized life of discipline nd routine.Tank God its Monday!
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The nation practically grinds to a halt on friday.You hear people in offices tell u,’COME BACK ON MONDAY’.Monday begins d week’s activities.After the Lord’s day,monday is my 2nd best.
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Hello Monday,no matter how i feel about u,God made u 4 me,nd for my good.Today,i graciously welcome u into my life,asking dat u release ur sweet influences upon me nd make my day.
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Monday,my wrong attitude 2 u affects negatively my whole being.Today,i adopt u as mine,to be part of my world.
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When Friday comes, we might say TGIF not because we hate the other 4 days, but because we worked so hard
this past week, we need some rest.
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I am not enthusiastic about Mondays.
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I see Mondays as a starting line for dreamers and doers (I am both).
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Cool post. I hated Mondays till I discovered it brought me countless possibilities for my boundless potential. I am relaxed,recharged and reloaded. Ready to tackle the work I was born to do.
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Fortunately,i am Monday.As an adult,monday has helped 2 shape my life.Because i am my name,i am at my best on mondays,nd hope to get married on Easter Monday……how about that?
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im soooo in love with Monday now……MY DAY,#gbam.
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It’s just d early morning Monday blues that wears off by noon.I am almost adjusted to work d work of a new week.
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Here in Delta,its so sunny nd beautiful.Monday always bring sunshine into my life.May it bring sunshine into ur life too!Have a wonderful sunny Monday.
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With all these sweet comments,i am beginning to like my Monday….it is magnetic!!!
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This post na winch…..the comments don winch meooooo!Monday,i am falling in love with u.You are my day!
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This Monday wasnt bad at all.Ezar,u ended up demystifying d gloom behind Monday.Its all about having d right attitude towards life nd what it throws at u.Kudos.
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I had a good day…..a good start for d week.Bravo!
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mmmmm…No mood change for me.Perhaps,next Monday will be better.
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Refreshing insight! Thank you for sharing…
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Monday,i no longer see u as a ‘kill-joy’…..kill my weekend joy,….but a partner in progress to help take me 2 greater heights.
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The sun is setting on Monday….will i miss u?Certainly not.Goodbye Monday.
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Monday began our Mother’s week activities,dat will end wit Mothering Sunday.Happy Mothers week to all our Mothers.Ezar’s momma,happy mothers day in advance.
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Na trueooooo……..Sweet Mothers we’ll never forget u….I almost forgot.Thank You Monday for reminding us.Monday,u are a good reminder b/c u always begin week-long activities.I love u Monday!
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Monday,always remember dat the Lord’s Day(sunday) is d 1st day of d week.You are but d 1st workday of d week,lest u should boast.
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@Christian…i beg to disagree….God rested on d 7th day(Gen2:2,3).The 1st day is Monday,though He didnt name d days but numbered them.
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Monday,its night nd i can bet u are not different frm d other days…its still d same 24/7.The days were named 4 d convenience of man.U are called ‘poor’b/c u are d day just after a weekend of rest.Poor Monday!
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You buy a book every Monday? Waoow!! I can only imagin how often you read then..lovely piece btw 🙂
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Monday has ended with d dawn of a new day,Tuesday.Nothing seems to happen for me on tuesday except 2 go to d market.It also prepares me for mid week……mid-week services in our different churches.Ezar,have a fun-filled tuesday!
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Its mid-week……wednesday……and i am getting worked up about my weekend bee-hive of activities.I think Monday is really a friend dat bails me out frm a line-up of events. I thank God for Mondays!ezar kedu!
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@chinwe…u ar right,…busy minds dont look 4ward 2 weekends,bt 2 mondays 2 put into action our thots!
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Nigerians hv become busy-bees at weekends….no more d rest time as d Lord intended.Monday,though a workday,relaxes me for d week.
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