The Motions of Monday

Mondays are, by far, the most programmed day of my week.

Once I get out of the bed I automatically push that button that says routine and reluctantly yet somehow comfortably take on the mindset of "Get 'er done". To be more specific, I could add one word to that last phrase as my Monday morning mindset is honestly more like, "Just, get 'er done".

After driving Sydney to school this morning I popped out our latest mix CD and gave myself a little Z88 radio time for some inspirational music. Nothing out of the ordinary on that note as that's what I nearly always do after dropping off Sydney.

This morning, a song that I've heard so many times before hit me hard.

As I was sipping my coffee while sitting in the ridiculously long line of parents anxiously waiting to leave the hectic parking lot, those same old words from that same old song sounded brand new to these same old ears.

The song was "The Motions" by Matthew West.

Matthew West - The Motions OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO + Lyrics! http://youtu.be/r_rmCeAzqKc

After hearing that song, Monday is feeling like so much more than 'just another routine' first day of the week. Now, this day feels like an opportunity. Sure, all of the typical chores are still on my Monday plate and there's no way of getting out of them, but my mindset is different. Now I'm not just mindlessly going through the motions of what has to be done but focusing on how I intend to think as I go about getting those same old, routine type things, done.

On this, same old, same old, Monday, I have a choice to make and so do you. I can drag myself around all day and, "Just, get 'er done" or I can pray to God and say,

God, give me everything that I need to make today count for something good. Help my attitude be joyful and help me to appreciate the activities that I get to do. Let me be kind and patient when I run errands and let my words to Joe and the kids, and everyone else that I speak with, be encouraging and loving.

Thank you, God, for today. Thank you for the routine tasks including the ones that I often wish I didn't have to do. Remind me to expect to find something meaningful at every turn. I don't want to walk through this day that you made in auto mode which will cheat me out of celebrating the good stuff and,in doing so, likely hurt you because,

This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24

Matthew West - The Motions OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO + Lyrics! http://youtu.be/r_rmCeAzqKc