Paul, an apostle–sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead–and all the brothers with me, to the churches in Galatia (Galatians 1:1-2).

So, Paul was an apostle

and you’re not.

I get that.

Still, Paul was sent by God to do the work God had set out for him to do.  Knowing he was on a mission for Christ gave Paul the strength and confidence to face the darkness and difficulty that came against him,

of  which there was much.

You, Beloved, have also been sent by God to do a job.  You have a mission.  You move into Monday with the authority and the power to accomplish the task he has given you.

Excuse me?  You don’t know what he wants of you today?  Sure you do.

Do justice in an unjust world.

Love mercy in a pitiless world.

Walk humbly through a prideful world.

Start with those basics, and details will be made plain to you as the day develops.

Now, go make your Daddy proud.

Happy Monday, Beloved.