Sunday has long been recognized as the Lord’s Day—a time set apart for worship, fellowship, and directing our hearts toward God.
Recently, I reflected on an interesting observation about the word Sunday.
If the letter “u” is removed and replaced with an “i,” the word becomes “Sinday.”
Of course, this is not the correct spelling, but it serves as a meaningful illustration.
What if the “u” represented You, God, and the “i” represented me?
When God is removed from His rightful place and self is placed at the center, Sunday can quickly become a sin day.
Is this not, in essence, what occurred in the Garden of Eden?
The serpent tempted Eve with the notion that she could elevate herself to a position that belonged only to God. Rather than trusting Him, she chose self. Instead of saying, “You, Lord,” her actions reflected, “I want what I want.”
The reality is that sin often begins when “I” displaces “You.”
“I know better.”
“I want my way.”
“I will do what makes me happy.”
“I will be in control.”
Yet God’s desire is that Sunday—and indeed every day—be a U Day, not an I Day.
Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done.” Significantly, He did not teach us to pray, “My kingdom come” or “My will be done.”
A life that honors God consistently asks:
“What do You desire, Lord?”
“How may I serve You today?”
“How may I bring glory to You?”
When “You” becomes greater and “I” becomes less, our hearts experience peace, purpose, and joy.
Therefore, as you gather for worship this Sunday, consider the following question:
Is today a U Day or an I Day?
More importantly, ask the same question on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
For every day belongs to the Lord.
Let us strive to make every day a U Day—a day centered on Jesus rather than on ourselves.
“He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30
