For many people, Sunday is a day of rest. But for me, Sundays are often some of the busiest days of the week.

There’s church in the morning, time spent visiting with friends, sometimes entertaining family or friends, and all the activity that comes with being part of a church community. It’s a good kind of busy, and I wouldn’t trade it, but by the end of the day I’m ready for a slower pace.

Now that I’m retired, I’ve found that Monday has become my day to pause and reset.

I sleep in a little. No major housework gets done. The laundry can wait. The dust will still be there tomorrow. Instead, I give myself permission to slow down.

I might watch some television, enjoy a second cup of coffee, or simply sit quietly. I spend time thinking about the messages I heard on Sunday and what God may have been trying to teach me through them. I open my Bible and spend time in God’s Word without feeling rushed.

I’ve come to treasure these Mondays.

In a world that constantly tells us to stay busy and productive, taking time to pause can almost feel wrong. But I don’t believe God intended us to live at full speed all the time. Throughout Scripture, we see the importance of rest, reflection, and spending time in His presence.

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Those words remind me that sometimes the most important thing I can do is simply be still.

My Monday reset isn’t about accomplishing anything. It’s about creating space for God. It’s about letting my mind and spirit catch up after a busy week and preparing my heart for the days ahead.

Not everyone has the freedom to take a whole day, and that’s okay. But I think we all need moments when we can pause, breathe, reflect, and listen.

For me, that’s Monday.

And I’ve found that when I take that time to rest in God’s presence, the rest of the week feels a little lighter, a little calmer, and a lot more meaningful.