I get on the social networking site Facebook every once in a while, and when you are on the site on Fridays there are many people who post about the global significance of it being Friday.
There are posts like "Its FRIDAY", "Hey everyone, Friday!" and "TGIF" which is my favorite because it thanks God that it is Friday. Many people seem to be very excited that it is Friday and that their workweek has come to an end.
There was a Music Band named Loverboy that had a song "Working for the Weekend" that came out in 1981 (I was 6 years old). And whenever I hear someone get excited about Friday, for some reason I always hear this song in my head.
I am including the song so that from this point forward you can join me in thinking about this song every Friday for the rest of your life.
Here's the issue I have with a "Friday Centered" mentality- what this Friday centered mentality produces is a contingent of the American worker that seemingly only enjoys their life two days a week. Monday through Friday are drudgery and Saturday and Sunday are King. (Sunday more so since you get to go to church).
When someone spends their work week drudging through, waiting for the end of the week, they may miss out on some joy and blessings throughout the week. There are great things that can happen throughout the week if you would look for them.
First off- thank God for the work of your hands. If you're at a job or you are at home, thank God that you have hands that have the ability to get some work done. There is something intrinsically satisfying to getting something accomplished. "Moving the needle" as I like to say, is a gratifying task in and of itself.
Secondly, focus on the positive. Work, no matter where, is filled with people. People like you and me who are getting it done. Use this opportunity to connect with other people and share some joy and love. You are with them 8 hrs a day, use it as an opportunity to affect other peoples lives. If you are at home, surround yourself with others in your phase of life and connect with them.
Last- Praise God for the gift of a day. Here's what I mean- every day ends. If it is good, or it is bad, it ends and that is a good thing. Often times we forget that His mercies are new every morning, and that we can find joy in every single day that we live, not just Fridays.
Don't just work for the weekend. Live every day to the fullest.
Be blessed
pastor matt
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