A NEW START
Today's reading: Genesis 32-35

"So Jacob told everyone in his household, Destroy your idols, wash yourselves and put on clean clothing. We are now going to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He stayed with me wherever I have gone." Genesis 35:2-3 NLT

Aaah, Monday.

Aaah, Monday after having had 14 days off work.

Aaah, Monday after having had 14 days off work, traveled around the world and spent 28 hours in an airplane.

Actually, Mondays are my favorite day of the week, after Sunday.

You see, Mondays are fresh starts. New beginnings. New planner pages. New glimpses into a new week.

I can imagine Jacob telling his household on Sunday afternoon about what was going to take place come Monday morning. No, I have no proof, but I think his plans were that with the new week, a new attitude of worship would come into play. Maybe he and his were gathered around the table for a meal when he provides them with the plan.

I get it.

I need a re-vamping of my efforts. I need a re-focusing of my attention. I need a re-arranging of my priorities. I need a boost to my faith. I need to clean house of all the little idols I have set up, worshipped and placed before God. I need to wash my hands of the sins I've participated in--physically and mentally. I need to put aside my rags of doubt and fear and put on the fresh and clean garments of praise. I need a fresh start. I need an anointing.

Welcome to Monday, friends. May it be a day of revival, renewal and restoration for you and for your walk with our Lord.