Manic Mondays

Today's verse: "Oh Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in times of distress." Isaiah 33:2

I don't know about you, but around our house, Mondays are crazy. Mostly it stems from a tiredness that enfolds us because our Sundays are so busy with church stuff. The kids have troubles getting out of bed in the morning (and their parents as well), all sorts of papers often need signed, and who knows where the backpacks were left on Friday afternoon. Chaos reigns for the brief hour before school. As a mom, I should be better prepared for it.

On Mondays, tiredness reigns.
On Mondays, the kids are trying to get into their routines.
On Mondays, we begin a new week.

Who ever started calling it Manic Mondays? Whoever did, nailed it on the head.

Lord, today I am praying for my kids strength to make it through this day. May it be one where they sense you holding them up when they are tired, encouraging them when they are discouraged, and giving them little blessings along the way that make them giggle. May today not be one filled with lost papers, forgotten assignments, and cranky teachers, but may it be one filled with your peace, your strength, and your joy! And may, I, as their parent, lean on you through this day, and find the blessings you have in store for me! You are the Lord, of this Monday!