Sunday Quotes Celebrating the Upcoming Week

This “Sunday quotes” collection will inspire you and fill you with positivity as you welcome a new week.

Sunday is one of the favorite days for many people because it’s a day we get to rest from work.

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According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, individuals who plan and prepare for their upcoming week tend to experience less stress and have better mental health outcomes.

This underscores the importance of reading Sunday quotes to prepare for the week ahead and reduce stress.

What are the benefits of reading Sunday quotes?

The Sunday quotes below will encourage you to usher in the new week on a high note.

It’s a day we get to:

• Relax
• Go to church
• Spend time with our loved ones
• Do anything we love and engage in self-care

However, no matter how early you wake up or how long you spend in bed on Sunday, it’s only a matter of time before Monday comes around.

This means you need to make the most of Sunday while you can.

Besides spending time with friends and family or relaxing solo, Sunday is a good day to prepare for the upcoming week.

By getting ready for the new week on Sunday, you will not dread Monday morning.

You could prepare by:

• Going grocery shopping
• Doing laundry
• Planning your outfits for the week
• Cooking yourself healthy meals for the week.

To remind you how useful and blessed Sundays are, below is our collection of inspirational, wise, and uplifting Sunday quotes, Sunday sayings, and Sunday proverbs, collected from various sources over the years.

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Sunday Quotes Celebrating the Upcoming Week

According to a study by the University of Manchester, individuals who practice mindfulness and reflection regularly tend to experience improved emotional regulation and greater overall well-being.

This suggests that reading Sunday quotes and reflecting on their message can benefit mental health.

1. “Sunday is my favorite day.” – Emma Caulfield

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2. ”Sunday is the core of our civilization, dedicated to thought and reverence.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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3. ”There is always something new to learn and feel each Sunday.” – Bishop Gerald Causse

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4. ”SUNDAY – The day I planned a lot but actually do nothing.” – Lovely Goyal

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5. ”Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Let us find time to be with him.” – Pope Francis

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6. “Every day brings new choices.” —Martha Beck

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7. “Sunday, the day for the language of leisure.” – Elfriede Jelinek

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8. “Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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9. “Spend some time this weekend on home improvement; improve your attitude toward your family.” — Bo Bennett

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10. “Sunday! A family day with a touch of weekend thrown in for good measure.” — Anthony T. Hincks

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Sunday quotes to give you inspiration

According to a study by the University of Warwick, individuals who engage in regular self-reflection tend to experience greater self-awareness and increased levels of personal growth.

This underscores the potential value of reading Sunday quotes to promote self-reflection and personal development.

11. “Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan.” – Albert Schweitzer

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12. “Without the weekend, where would the week be?” — Anthony T. Hincks

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13. “Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.” – Joseph Addison

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14. “The goal of Sunday is to leave my home as little as possible.” – Mark Morris

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15. “Without Sunday, I wouldn’t know when to put on the brakes of a hurtling life.” – Byron Pulsifer

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16. “Take the time to do what you love to do this weekend.” — Catherine Pulsifer

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17. “The frantic pace of life is only interrupted by the quietness of Sunday.” – Byron Pulsifer

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18. “This weekend don’t think about Monday, it will come soon enough.” — Robert Rivers

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19. “Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?” — Marilyn Vos Savant

20. ”Don’t judge men’s wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Happy blessed Sunday quotes

In a survey by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 72% of respondents reported feeling more refreshed and energized after engaging with positive content on Sundays.

This demonstrates the potential benefits of reading Sunday quotes for starting the week on a high note.

21. “May your Sunday be full of fun and laughter.” – Kate Summers

22. “Not only is there no God, but try finding a plumber on Sunday.” — Woody Allen

23. “Poetry is truth in its Sunday clothes.” — Joseph Roux

24. “I guess God made Boston on a wet Sunday.” — Raymond Chandler

25. “SUNDAY – The day I planned a lot but did nothing.” – Lovely Goyal

26. “Why is Sunday a day of rest because it is different than all the rest.” – Byron Pulsifer

27. ”You know what Sunday is, it’s a day with a lot of potential for naps.” – Polly Horvath

28. “Time flows in a strange way on Sundays.” – Haruki Murakami

29. ”This is Sunday, and the question arises, what’ll I start tomorrow?” – Kurt Vonnegut

30. ”Sunday, for me, is all about being home with the family with no plans.” – John Lasseter

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Sunday quotes to fill you with positivity

Research conducted by Dr. Barbara Fredrickson at the University of North Carolina suggests that experiencing positive emotions can improve problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Reading Sunday quotes that evoke positivity may help readers to approach the upcoming week with a more solution-focused mindset.

31. ”Well, there’s nothing better than putting your feet up on a Sunday afternoon and grabbing a good book.” – Chris Klein

32. “Sunday’s my day off, where I eat whatever I want. I don’t let myself have something. I do love French fries and bread.” – Ashley Tisdale

33. ”Have a great Sunday! Experience life in all possible ways: good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all the dualities. Don’t be afraid of experience, because the more experience you have, the more mature you become.” – Osho
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34. “Do not waste a single Sunday. If you don’t waste Sundays, you will be less likely to waste Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.” – Matthew Kelly

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35. ”How necessary Sundays have become. I reach for them like sleeping lovers on the other side of my earth or my mattress.” – Darnell Lamont Walker

36. “Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.” — Bill Watterson

37. ”Between Monday and Saturday men make an audience. On Sunday, they make a congregation.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

38. “Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them.” — John Shirley

39. ”Sunday is a time when you sit back and reflect on all the blessings that you have received. Smile at all the good things that you are enjoying.” – Sera Train

40. ”But it’s Sunday, Mr. Bell. Clocks are slow on Sundays.” – Truman Capote

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Sunday quotes to inspire and motivate

A study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies reveals that individuals who regularly engage with positive content are more likely to experience increased life satisfaction.

Reading inspiring Sunday quotes may contribute to an overall improvement in one’s outlook on life and well-being.

41. There aren’t enough days in the weekend.” — Rod Schmidt

42. ”What does Sunday, the day of the Lord, mean for us? It is a day for rest and for family, but first of all a day for Him.” – Pope Benedict XVI

43. ”The feeling of Sunday is the same everywhere, heavy, melancholy, standing still.” – Jean Rhys

44. “I’m learning the power of going away for the weekend and keeping myself company.” — Zoe Saldana

45. “The feeling of Sunday is the same everywhere, heavy, melancholy, standing still.” — Jean Rhys

46. “Sunday is the day when I prepare for the week ahead by making improbable To-Do lists and browsing Pinterest for ideas on how to decorate my imaginary mansion.” – Nanea Hoffman

47. “See life through the lens of a Sunday morning and everything will be easy.” – Unknown

48. ”Start this Sunday with a clean heart. No doubt, no tears, no fear, no worry. Thank God for his priceless gifts and miracles throughout the world.” – Unknown

49. ”You cannot have the beginnings of a productive week without a Sunday spent in the calmness of the day.” – Byron Pulsifer

50. ”On Sunday mornings, as the dawn burned into day, swarms of gulls descended on the uncollected trash, hovering and dropping in the cold clear light.” – Edward Conlon
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Sunday quotes to inspire happiness

51. “Happiness is a hot bath on a Sunday afternoon.” – A.D. Posey

52. “Free yourself from all prejudices and let yourself go on Sunday.” – Unknown

53. “Do not let the shadows of yesterday spoil your sunshine today. Have a beautiful Sunday.” – Unknown

54. “Hello Sunday! Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” – Unknown

55. “Sunday is an excellent chance to start living your life to the fullest, do what you want and forget about consequences.” – Unknown

56. “Enjoy your Sunday! Have faith in your heart and courage to fulfill all your dreams.” – Unknown

57. “Cheers to Sunday. Snuggle by the fire, read a good book, have a hot cup of coffee (or two), watch an old movie, relax and enjoy the day.” – Unknown

58. “It’s a beautiful Sunday! There are so many reasons to be happy and not to give up, look around and cheer up.” – Unknown

59. “The city takes a breath on Sunday. Of all that’s lost with the pursuit of what’s next, I hope we don’t lose that.” – Hawksley Workman

60. “Sunday was always the best of days for being the self you had intended to be, but were not, for one reason or another.” – Jesse Ball

Sunday quotes to make it more meaningful

61. “After a week of the contained chaos that is my job, I need some solitary running time. On Sundays, I can unwind and reconnect with the natural world.” – Linda Jones

62. “There are many persons who look on Sunday as a sponge to wipe out the sins of the week.” – Henry Ward Beecher

63. “It’s a new day. I’m alive. I’m blessed. God is good. God is great. Have a blessed Sunday!” – Unknown

64. “May your Sunday be blessed with love, joy, peace and happiness.” – Unknown

65. “Don’t waste a single Sunday. If you don’t waste Sundays, you will be less likely to waste Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.” – Unknown
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66. “Take your life into your own hands and make this Sunday awesome!” – Unknown

67. “Sunday brings along memories of childhood when I used to wake up to go to church. Then when I would return home there would be something special for breakfast. I miss those days.” – Quincy Latte

68. “Have a prosperous Sunday! Meet with your family and friends and spend each second of this day with pleasure.” – Unknown

69. “Each of us experiences defeats in life. We can transform defeat into victory if we learn from life’s whuppings.” — Les Brown

70. “Have the courage to start a new path this Sunday and a miracle will happen.” – Unknown

Sunday quotes to nourish your soul

71. “Meet this happy Sunday! Remember: whatever you do and wherever you go, take always a smile and a good mood with you.” – Unknown

72. “A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.” – James E. Faust

73. “Sunday. Take it slow and give your soul a chance to catch up with your body.” – Unknown

74. “A productive Sunday is the Sunday when you felt and learned something new.” – Unknown

75. “Give and accept pleasure, happiness, and laughter, because today is Sunday.” – Unknown

76. “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.” ― Pablo Neruda

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77. “Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal, and not wound.” – Unknown

78. “When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.” – Joel Osteen

79. “Sunday is a wonderful day to spend in the circle of your family and friends, make impressions for the whole week today.” – Unknown

80. “Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

More Sunday quotes to inspire you

81. “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 19

82. “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale

83. “Happy & Blessed Sunday. May you enjoy the blessings and favor of God today. Enjoy the beauty that this day brings.” – Unknown

84. “None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have Faith.” ― Paulo Coelho

85. “Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive. Happy Sunday.” – Unknown

86. “Sunday is a day to thank God for all His blessings of the last week.” – Unknown

87. “Sunday is a perfect day to choose a new path in life, don’t be afraid of changes, they come when they are really needed. Have a wonderful Sunday.” – Unknown

88. “Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.” ― Joseph Campbell

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89. “Smile more than you cry, give more than you take and love more than you hate.” – Unknown

90. “You and your purpose in life are the same thing. Your purpose is to be you.” ― George Alexiou

Other inspirational Sunday quotes and sayings

91. “It’s Sunday! Let you be in harmony with yourself and with the outer world and spend this day brightly.” – Unknown

92. “Oh dear Sunday, I want to sleep in your arms and have fun day.” – Santosh Kalwar

93. “Let this Sunday be a rainbow for the entire upcoming week! Shine & smile!” – Unknown

94. “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” – Robert H. Goddard

95. “Let this Sunday morning bring you lots of smiles and you’ll leave all troubles behind you.” – Unknown

96. “A hopeless man sees difficulties in every chance, but a hopeful person sees chances in every difficulty.” – Ali ibn Abi Talib

97. “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve

98. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Orison Swett Marden

99. “The first step is you have to say that you can.” – Will Smith

100. “Open your heart and your eyes to all that you are blessed with this Sunday, be grateful!”- Unknown

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Sunday quotes about the first day of the week

101. ”Sundays tend to be a day where just I do nothing but visit people. It’s kind of like trick-or-treating.” – Chuck Palahniuk

102. “Ah, Sunday, the day of rest… now THAT’S something to be thankful for!” – Aaron P. Taylor

103. ”Always take some of the play, fun, freedom and wonders of the weekend into your week and your work.”- Rasheed Ogunlaru

104. “In the morning on Sunday, a drum is sounded at about 8 o’clock.” — William Brewster

105. “It’s not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act.” — Abbe Pierre

106. “People react to fear, not love; they don’t teach that in Sunday School, but it’s true.” — Richard M. Nixon

107. “Sunday evenings often feel like the weekend is over before it’s even begun.” — Catherine McCormack

108. “Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” — Susan Ertz

109. “I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.” —  Henry IV

110. “I try to not work too many Sundays. At least on Sunday nights, I try to chill out a little bit. I call it Sunday Funday.” — Miley Cyrus

Thought Provoking Sunday Quotes

111. “I’m a serious Christian. I take my faith seriously. I try to practice it every day of the week, not just on Sunday.” ― Francis Collins

112. “I’m definitely not a traditionalist, because a traditionalist would be going to church every Sunday.” ― Oprah Winfrey

113. “I know that [Sunday is the day you spend with your family] is a tradition that I want to keep alive and I also want to share.” ― Karla Souza

114. “The most important things we talk about on Sundays are things to which we pay very little attention.” ― Erich Fromm

115. “On Sunday morning, I’m not nervous… I can’t wait to tell what God wants me to say.” ― Charles Stanley

116. “I do have to say my daughter, Sunday, said to me [I was being] overprotective, so you must have been a fly on the wall.” ― Nicole Kidman

117. “More and more people work on Sundays as a consequence of the competitiveness imposed by a consumer society.” ― Pope Francis

118. “It was a Sunday afternoon, wet and cheerless; and a duller spectacle this earth of ours has not to show than a rainy Sunday in London.” ― Thomas de Quincey

119. “Sunday is the best day of the week because we celebrate the risen Christ of the cross in the local church, the dearest place on earth.” ― C. J. Mahaney

120. “Give me a Sunday morning, that’s full of grace, A simple life and I’ll be okay, here in small town U.S.A.” ― Justin Moore

Sunday Quotes For a Chill Day To Relax

121. “I watch NFL football on Sundays. I enjoy gaming with friends, meaning role-playing games; I still enjoy going to conventions and traveling.” — George R. R. Martin

122. “Without Sunday as my day of rest, my honey-do-list would beckon me.” — Byron Pulsifer

123. “I don’t go to church on Sunday, don’t get on my knees to pray, or memorize the books of the Bible, I got my own special way.” — Tom Waits

124. “NFL cheerleading is harder than most people think. They train up to six hours every day with games on Sundays. They gave me a great work ethic.” — Sarah Shahi

125. “But I don’t necessarily define my faith by going to church every Sunday.” — Miley Cyrus

126. “My favorite country is America. I love going there! I go in the local lake near where I work on Sundays. It’s called Berry Hill.” — Tom Felton

127. “Sunday, a day of rest declared by God for our benefit; appreciate the day and rest.” — Byron Pulsifer

128. “You know what I like to do on a Sunday morning? Clean my house. I really enjoy it; it’s my ritual. I require tidiness, actually. I have to have everything spotless before I can relax.” — Jonathan Rhys Meyers

129. “When I was a kid, our family used to watch ‘Bonanza.’ I really liked having a Sunday night TV ritual.” — Anne Lamott

130. “I always look forward to Sunday; a day to offer my thanks; to give glory to the one true God of the universe and the puirveyor of all peace.” — Byron Pulsifer

Sunday Quotes to Reflect on the Beauty of the Day

131. “In my house every Sunday, everybody was cleaning the house. There was always music, and everybody was dancing, sometimes naked around the house. Not hippie, but very free.” ― Penelope Cruz

132. “I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamped.” ― Verne Troyer

133. “The real advantage for me is that I have the opportunity to lead worship every Sunday.” ― John Tesh

134. “I play basketball on Sundays and I’m a very spiritual guy; I read a lot of Eastern philosophy and I meditate.” ― Garry Shandling

135. “We went to church every Sunday. When I was a kid, the only time I sang was around my family.” ― Darius Rucker

136. “…And Sunday’s the one day I rest, give thanks, and bless.” ― Special Ed

137. “If I have a Sunday free, I’ll go up the coast and spend some time on the beach. I scuba dive and swim and sail. A lot of the things I like are around the water.” ― Parker Stevenson

138. “Mom and Dad would stay in bed on Sunday morning, but the kids would have to go to church.” ― Lynn Johnston

139. “Sunday is my favorite day of the week! Hangin with the lil man and dancing to yo gabba gabba thanks andy sandburg for the sweet moves!” ― Ashlee Simpson

140. “Coming from the cotton plantation, the southern regions, I was brought up with real nice kids, mannered kids, who would go to church on Sunday.” ― Luther Allison

Which of these Sunday quotes is your favorite?

So, instead of spending your whole Sunday doing nothing, why not prepare yourself for the week ahead while you unwind?

You can prepare for the upcoming week in the afternoon while you relax or in the morning before heading out of the house if you plan to head out later in the day.

Get ready for the upcoming week and avoid the Monday morning panic caused by unpreparedness.

Hopefully, the Sunday quotes above have inspired you to love as well as make the most of your Sunday.

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