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Make Monday Matter

Make Monday Matter

Written by: Joni Lynn Schwartz
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Make Monday Matter is a weekly podcast with simple, faith-filled devotions for the start of your week. Through stories from real life — running, motherhood, marriage, and the in-between — I share encouragement to slow down, reset your perspective, and step into the week with intention. Because Mondays matter too.Joni Lynn Schwartz
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  • Lent Day 3 — Settle the Matter (Isaiah 1:16-18)
    Feb 20 2026

    "Is it just me, or is God giving a little attitude here?" Today we're looking at Isaiah 1:16-18 and the invitation to stop hiding our "permanent" stains. God doesn't just want to fade the mess; He wants to make it white as snow.


    Today’s Passage: Isaiah 1:16-18


    Links:

    • ​ Download the Plan: here
    • ​ Website: makemondaymatter.com
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    2 mins
  • Lent Day 2 — The Heart Renovation (Psalm 51:1-12)
    Feb 19 2026

    Yesterday we talked about the importance of "rending our hearts" and actually mourning our sin. Today, we look at what happens next. We’re diving into Psalm 51, King David’s raw and honest prayer. If you’ve ever felt like your heart needs more than just a "quick clean," but a total DIY renovation, this episode is for you.


    Today’s Passage: Psalm 51:1-12


    Join the Journey:

    • Download the Full Lent Reading Plan: here

    • Catch up on past reflections: makemondaymatter.com

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    3 mins
  • Lent Day 1 | Ash Wednesday–What Does it Mean to "Rend" Your Heart? (Joel 2:12-14)
    Feb 18 2026

    A special Ash Wednesday reflection to kick off our Lent Reading Plan.

    What does it actually mean to "rend your heart"? Today, we’re stepping away from the "performance" of religion and looking at what it looks like to let God heal what’s broken.


    Today’s Passage: Joel 2:12-14 (NIV)


    "Even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing.


    Join the Journey:

    • Find the Full Lent Reading Plan: here

    • Catch up on past reflections: makemondaymatter.com

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    2 mins
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