T.G.I.M.

"What does T.G.I.M. stand for?", you may ask. Well it's pretty simple -- Thank God It's Monday! I know, I know. Who's thankful for Monday!? Isn't Monday the day we dread most? The beginning of a new work week. The end of the weekend. I mean, how messed up am I to be thankful for Monday?! Allow me to explain...

I think that Monday gets the shaft too often. We're always "working for the weekend." Don't get me wrong, I look forward to the weekend just as much as the next guy! But what about Monday is so awful? I mean if we really think about it, shouldn't we be thankful for EVERY day?? Lest we forget that we are not guaranteed tomorrow... Should we not wake each day with a sense of gratitude and optimism. We have been blessed with another day -- what are we going to do with it?? It's EASY to complain. It's HARD to be positive and find the best in every situation. Yet wouldn't each day be more enjoyable if we all viewed it as an opportunity to bless someone else? Make a difference? Even just smile more? And I don't know about you, but in the grand scheme of things I have NO REASON to complain!

So why TGIM? Well here are few reasons I'm thankful it's Monday:

1) I have a job. I know this sounds silly, but there are PLENTY of people who would love to be able to go to a job on Monday morning.

2) My job enables me to provide for my family.

3) I am one day closer to being a father!! This alone should be enough reason to get excited each day!

4) It's a beautiful day outside! Even though I'm stuck inside, I am thankful that Spring has sprung and warmer days are coming.

So why are you thankful for Monday? What simple ways can you begin to adopt a more optimistic outlook on life each day?

I think we'll find that if we choose to live life with a positive outlook on each and every situation God throws our way, we'll be able to say "Thank God It's _______!" every day of the week!