Every other week I write about something that deals with purpose and the fact that Monday’s Matter. But you may ask yourself, “Why do Monday’s matter? I mean, we just had a restful weekend and now it’s Monday and I have to go back to work. Ugh!” So, you get up Monday morning and begrudgingly drag yourself into work – waiting for the week to crawl by, living for the next weekend. But is that how God wants you to live? That does not sound like an enjoyable way to live.

Author Kenneth Wood writes, “Living life without purpose is like embarking across the ocean without a destination in mind, compass or any other navigational equipment.  It might be enjoyable for the first few days or weeks, but when water and food rations run low, the Dramamine pills run out, and you are totally lost with no idea which way is the quickest to land, things get drastic fast.  We wouldn’t think of taking a risky voyage like this, but somehow we end up sailing through life without a clue as to where we are going or what it will take to get there.”

We often endure the week to make it to Friday, proclaiming T.G.I.F.  But I want to suggest a different thought to ponder.  What if we discover our purpose, get our head around it, and pursue it with gusto?  If we can truly do that, we might begin to use our weekend to recharge and rejuvenate, learning to proclaim – “T.G.I.M.”  “Thank God it’s Monday.”  If that’s true, then Mondays Matter.