SEU Worship - Monday Morning Faith Lyrics
Lyrics
I want to meet with you more than Sundays I want to know more than just my mother’s faith Cuz that’s not enough, to get through the rough, oh I need a Monday morning faith
I want to hear you in more than just one way
show your voice in all of the mundane things
You’re in the in between
You’re in my everything
And that’s all I really need
My soul sings in the morning
I love the king and He loves me
All that I’m compelled to bring
Is my everyday offering
Your mercies new every morning
I come alive as You’re calling
All that I’m compelled to bring
Is my everyday offering
Let my worship be more than just singing
When did music become a religious thing
Let these songs be what they’re meant to be
The sound of Your church awakening
Help my heart to keep up with the Heavens
Where the angels sing 24/7 praise
You’re more than enough, to get through my rough
You’re teaching me Monday morning faith
And that’s all I really need
Hell’s not scared of a Sunday faith
If it only leads to an empty praise
What really makes darkness run
Is when saints arise and praise in quiet
on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday
To know You, to love You, to choose You first
On Thursday & Friday & Saturday
To see You, behold You in worship singing
Hallelujah, Holy Holy
Glory to the King of Kings
Hallelujah, Holy Holy
All honor & glory belongs to You
Songwriters: David Ryan Cook, Chelsea Plank, Dan Rivera, Austin Shuffit, Andres Paez, Jacob Lynch, Michael Georgopulos
Video
SEU Worship, Chelsea Plank - Monday Morning Faith (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
SEU Worship's "Monday Morning Faith," released on September 30, 2022, as part of their album *Heart Cry*, immediately sets a vibrant and honest tone for what it means to truly follow Christ beyond the sanctuary walls. The song doesn't just offer another worship anthem; it presents a heartfelt plea and a profound challenge, urging believers to move past a compartmentalized spirituality into a faith that permeates every waking moment. It directly addresses the common struggle of maintaining spiritual fervor when the week's demands begin, asking for a faith robust enough to navigate the challenges that inevitably arise when the glow of Sunday has faded and life's complexities take over. The desire expressed to "know more than just my mother’s faith" speaks to a deep longing for personal ownership of one's spiritual journey, recognizing that inherited beliefs, while foundational, must ultimately transform into a lived, personal conviction to sustain one through life's "rough" patches. This yearning for an authentic, deeply rooted connection isn't about discarding tradition but about internalizing faith, making it a conscious, chosen commitment every day, not just a Sunday observance.
The essence of "Monday Morning Faith" profoundly redefines where and how we encounter the Divine. It moves beyond the idea that God’s presence is confined to grand spiritual moments or church gatherings, instead affirming a desire to "hear you in more than just one way" and "show your voice in all of the mundane things." This perspective aligns beautifully with the biblical truth that God is indeed in our "everything," present in the routines, the quiet moments, and the everyday tasks. The Psalmist reminds us in Psalm 139:7-8 that there is no place we can flee from God's Spirit, nor can we escape His presence, whether in the heavens or in the depths. This song echoes that sentiment, inviting us to see God's hand and hear His voice not just in the miraculous, but in the ordinary hum of life – a perspective that transforms daily living into an ongoing act of worship. It's a call to perceive the sacred in the seemingly secular, understanding that every breath and every step can be an opportunity for divine encounter and communion.
Central to the song’s message is the concept of an "everyday offering," a continuous surrender of one's life. The lines, "My soul sings in the morning, I love the King and He loves me, All that I’m compelled to bring, Is my everyday offering," beautifully articulate this. It’s an echo of Romans 12:1, which exhorts us to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." This isn't just about structured devotionals or formal prayers, but about living a life of active obedience and love throughout the entire week. The recognition that God’s "mercies new every morning" directly references Lamentations 3:22-23, a cornerstone Scripture that declares, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." This profound truth fuels the Monday morning faith, reminding us that with each new day comes fresh grace and renewed opportunity to walk with Him, enabling us to "come alive as You’re calling." This daily renewal empowers believers to keep offering their lives, trusting in a never-failing source of strength and forgiveness.
The song then boldly challenges our conventional understanding of worship, asking, "Let my worship be more than just singing, When did music become a religious thing?" This isn't a dismissal of musical worship, but an expansion of its definition. True worship, as taught in John 4:23-24, is "in spirit and truth," extending beyond hymns and choruses to encompass a life lived in devotion. The plea, "Help my heart to keep up with the Heavens where the angels sing 24/7 praise," illustrates a desire for unceasing adoration, mirroring the constant worship described in Revelation 4:8. This aspiration prompts us to consider how our lives, our actions, our conversations, and our very presence can become a continuous melody of praise to God, reflecting His goodness and sovereignty in every sphere. It is a faith that recognizes God is "more than enough to get through my rough," teaching us to lean on Him for every need, thereby cultivating the very "Monday morning faith" it champions.
The most potent and challenging statement in the song lies in its assertion: "Hell’s not scared of a Sunday faith, If it only leads to an empty praise." This piercing truth cuts to the heart of superficial religiosity, highlighting that a faith confined to a few hours on Sunday holds little power against the spiritual battles of the week. What truly "makes darkness run" is when saints "arise and praise in quiet, on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday, To know You, to love You, to choose You first, On Thursday & Friday & Saturday, To see You, behold You in worship singing." This passage paints a vivid picture of a consistent, intentional, and personal walk with God throughout the entire week. It speaks to the power of private devotion (Matthew 6:6), the daily surrender (Romans 12:1), and the continuous seeking of God’s presence. It is this pervasive, all-encompassing faith, nurtured in the mundane and practiced consistently, that truly transforms lives and exerts a profound spiritual influence, bringing glory to the "King of Kings" through a life entirely devoted to Him. "Monday Morning Faith" is not merely a song; it's a spiritual manifesto, inviting every believer to cultivate a resilient, all-encompassing faith that shines brightest when the world needs it most – not just on Sunday, but every single day.