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Mondays? Off.
By Moriah on March 4th, 2008
Sundays are usually tiring for me. I’m up late Saturday night getting everything ready for church, and then I’m up early the next morning trying to get us all out the door on time (which, sadly, rarely happens).
Add in the two services and dealing with the squirmy toddlers, maybe some guests over for a big Sunday dinner, and it’s no wonder I’m exhausted by the end of the day. But, it’s a good kind of exhausted.
Anyway, so a long time ago I started thinking of Mondays as my ‘day off.’ I try to not make any plans or place any expectations on myself for that specific day. Sometimes I stay in my pajamas for a ridiculously long time and just do nothing except be with my kids. And take a nap.
I don’t get depressed over my (un)accomplishments because there is no to-do list. And I’m always pleasantly surprised with whatever I do manage to get done, simply because I wasn’t planning on doing anything to begin with.
And, an added bonus, we normally have tons of food left over on Sundays. So Monday night dinners often take all of a minute to re-heat.
And if not? There’s always PB&J.
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That is such a smart way to look at Monday mornings! Instead of it being a day to dread, it sounds like a day you look forward to. I love that way of thinking.
I think that’s a great idea! Monday is my day off, too! I have subconsciously not planned anything for Mondays because I’m always tired after the weekend. That way you can be fully involved in ministry to others on Sunday and not feel like you “missed your Sabbath.” We all need a day of rest but it just seems like Sundays are the best opportunity for being with others and serving.