21/09/2026
The Monday Esther Almost Gave Up
At exactly 6:15 a.m. on a Monday, Esther stood at a bus stop in Lagos with only ₦800 left in her purse.
She had gone for 11 job interviews in six months. Every time, she heard the same words:
"We'll get back to you."
Nobody ever did.
As she watched buses speed past, she whispered, "God, maybe this week won't be different."
An elderly woman standing beside her smiled and said, "My daughter, don't speak defeat into a new week. Monday hasn't even introduced itself yet."
Esther forced a smile.
Minutes later, her phone rang.
She almost ignored it, thinking it was another loan advert. But she answered.
"Hello Esther, this is from the company you interviewed with three weeks ago. We'd like you to resume today."
She froze.
The same Monday she expected disappointment became the Monday her life changed.
On her first salary, Esther returned to that same bus stop. The elderly woman was there again.
With tears in her eyes, Esther bought her breakfast and simply said,
"Thank you for teaching me not to give up on a Monday."
Life Lesson ❤️
Don't judge your week by how it starts. Sometimes the biggest blessing arrives on the day you almost lose hope.
Happy Monday! May this new week bring unexpected favor, open doors, and good news.
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