Good morning, friends! It’s Monday, 16th September 2024. Now, I know what you’re thinking — “Monday again?” It can feel like the start of another monotonous week. But did you know that today is National Working Parents Day? A day dedicated to celebrating the incredible efforts of working mums and dads who juggle jobs, families, and so much more. And even if you’re not a working parent, we all have something in common today — the challenge of balancing life’s demands.
For those of us who are parents, the constant busyness can make it feel like there’s little time left for anything else. But whether you’re a parent, a student, or just trying to make it through another Monday, there’s a profound truth we can hold onto: God is faithful in every season of our lives.
In Lamentations 3:22-23 it says: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Isn’t that amazing? Every morning, including this one, comes with a fresh dose of God’s compassion and faithfulness. Even when you feel like you’re running on fumes, He’s there, ready to renew your strength.
The beauty of a new week is that it gives us a chance to start fresh. Yes, it’s a Monday, but let’s flip the script. What if we saw today as the beginning of a new opportunity? God’s faithfulness isn’t dependent on how together we have it. He’s just as present in the messy, hectic moments of life as He is in the calm, peaceful ones. And let’s be honest, we all have a bit of both.
Think about the Israelites as they wandered through the wilderness. Every day, God provided them with fresh manna — just enough for that day. Exodus 16:4 tells us: “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day.” God didn’t ask them to store up for tomorrow, but to trust Him for their daily needs. It’s a reminder that we, too, can trust God to provide what we need, when we need it.
As we face the week ahead, whether it’s balancing work and home life or managing the stress of daily responsibilities, let’s remember that we don’t have to have everything figured out. God’s mercies are new every morning, and He’s already gone ahead of us into the week. We can rely on His strength when ours falls short.
So, on this National Working Parents Day, let’s not just celebrate the parents who work hard, but also the God who works even harder for us. Whether you’re exhausted from parenting or just trying to survive the daily grind, take comfort in the fact that God’s compassion and faithfulness are as fresh today as they were yesterday, and they will be tomorrow.
Go into this week knowing that you don’t walk alone. God is with you in the big moments and the small ones, in the chaos and in the quiet. You can trust Him to be faithful in every season.
