Since 2008, every Monday morning, John Hampton has been diligently providing messages to his First Western staff and numerous friends. He titles these messages "Starting the Week" with the purpose of directing their focus towards God, allowing Him to guide decisions and actions throughout the week. These messages derive from events and observations spanning John's 70-year walk with Jesus. John is confident that every message contained in this book is inspired and directed by God, firmly grounded in Bible Scripture. His sincere prayer and hope are that these devotionals will significantly enrich the daily walk with Jesus for all who engage with them.