111 - God Meets You in the Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee

Do you wake up with hope, or do your mornings already feel overwhelming before the day even begins? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now Podcast, Missy talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of "How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time." Jennifer studied over 200 mornings in Scripture and discovered something powerful–mornings matter deeply to God. From the first light of creation to manna in the wilderness, from the prayers of Jesus to the resurrection morning, Scripture shows us that God often meets His people at the beginning of the day. But this conversation is not about waking up at 5 a.m., creating the perfect quiet time, or adding one more thing to your already full plate. It is about learning to recognize God's presence in the midst of your real life and to begin each day with hope, grace, and purpose. Whether your mornings are quiet, chaotic, rushed, grief-filled, or unpredictable, Jennifer offers practical encouragement for building faith-filled rhythms that help you start your day with God. In this episode, Missy and Jennifer discuss: Why mornings are so significant throughout Scripture How God's provision, presence, and mercy meet us at the beginning of the day Why being a "morning person" is not about the clock, but about the posture of your heart The Shema and what it teaches us about loving God with our whole selves How morning rhythms can steady us during grief, caregiving, stress, and hard seasons The four morning archetypes and how they can help you understand what motivates you Simple ways to move from morning dread to hope Your morning does not have to be perfect to be purposeful. God meets you at the beginning of the day with new mercies, steady presence, and enough grace for what is ahead. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Jennifer: Website: JenniferDukesLee.com Book Website: HowToLoveYourMorning.com Instagram/Facebook: Jennifer Dukes Lee Book: "How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time" Connect with Missy: Download the May Scripture Journaling prompts (Joy) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.