Kat Lee - Hello Mornings: How to Build a Grace-Filled, Life-Giving Morning Routine

Praise for Hello Mornings

In the pages of Hello Mornings, Kat Lee speaks to you right where you are in life and encourages you to be all that God created you to be in words that are covered in grace and humor because Kat knows how much we all have on our plates as we walk through life. Kat will make you laugh out loud, breathe a deep sigh of relief, and re-evaluate the way you start your day.

Melanie Shankle, New York Times bestselling author

I want to give this book to all the women I know. It is a rare treasure. The principles described will transform your life by motivating you to understand how to have a deep, meaningful relationship with God by studying His Word; and to live life knowing His love, wisdom, and purpose every day and through all your seasons.

Sally Clarkson, author, The Lifegiving Home and Different

Do you desire consistency and rhythm in your life but are struggling to make that desire a reality? Kat Lee has written a manual that will help you develop the mind-set and intentional habits necessary to meet your day proactively instead of reacting to your day when you wake up.

Hello Mornings is more than a book of how-tos. It is tried-and-true experience backed with research that will help you stay connected to God, stay ahead of your day, and stay in charge of your body. This is a book of practical encouragement no woman should be without!

Chrystal Evans Hurst, author, Shes Still There and Kingdom Woman

With compassion, grace and inspiration, Kat Lee leads us to what our hearts long for most: freedom. With each page, readers can cast off discouragement and burdens and discover the joy of living intentionally for ourselves, our families, and God. Hello Mornings is a gift and a joy straight from Kats heart.

Tricia Goyer, bestselling author, Walk It Out

The power of Hello Mornings is not just ideas, devotionals, and concepts. It is from someone who has literally lived out everything she is challenging us all to do. Whether you are single, newlywed, a young mom, or further along in the journey, this book and devotional journey is for you.

Jimmy Seibert, senior pastor, Antioch Community Church

Waking up for my life and not to my life is a game-changing concept. Kat walks us through how to make this a reality in our day-to-day lives, and Im certain that your days will be smoother after reading this book.

Jamie Ivey, podcast host, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey; and author, If You Only Knew

I have long admired Kat Lee for her unwavering commitment to morning time and the impact it has on our entire day. Now she takes her most learned lessons and teaches us how to practically live them out in our own lives. If saying hello to the morning is a struggle for you as it has been for me, this book is for you!

Ruth Schwenk, founder, TheBetterMom.com; and coauthor, Pressing Pause

No matter what season youre in, Hello Mornings will help you start your days on purpose. I love Kats down-to-earth advice and friendly encouragement. This book makes me want to wake up.

Sarah Mackenzie, author, The Read-Aloud Family; and founder, Read-Aloud Revival

I plan to have stacks of Hello Mornings handy to give anyone overwhelmed by daily demands. These pages hold encouraging stories, gentle grace, and solid statistics, not only to inspire but equip. As your personal coach, Kat helps you form habits to transform your life from the inside out.

Heather MacFadyen, podcast host, The God-Centered Mom

As a lifelong night owl, Ive always known that I could better maximize my morningsand Ive often berated myself for failing to do so. Instead of heaping guilt on her readers, Kat Lee comes along like a gentle guide who lays out a plan for waking up early enough to spend time with God, plan for each day, and incorporate gentle exercise. Her emphasis on persistence over perfection will set up even the latest of night owls for success.

Erin Odom, author, More Than Just Making It and You Can Stay Home with Your Kids

I am thrilled you have this book in your hands. Do not put it down. Start this journey immediately, and let Kat help you revolutionize your days through the proven principles in Hello Mornings. For years she has coached thousands of women, using right motivations, timely encouragement, and important biblical truths. God has gifted Kat with the ability to lovingly and effectively light a fire in the lives of women who want to experience productive, joy-filled days.

Katie Orr, author, FOCUSed15 Bible studies

Reading Hello Mornings, youll be inspired, encouraged, and challenged. With simple, yet profound directives, Kat Lee will usher your heart and life toward greater depth, wellness, and faith. Her stories, suggestions, and biblical conversations will have you laughing, crying, believing, and behaving in freshly beautiful ways. Each page is an adventurous path to Jesus, who masterfully loves and redeems.

Gwen Smith, author, I Want It ALL and Broken into Beautiful; and cofounder, Girlfriends in God

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ISBN 978-0-7180-9366-2 (eBook)

Epub Edition October 2017 ISBN 9780718094867

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Lee, Kat, author.

Title: Hello mornings : how to build a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine / Kat Lee.

Description: Nashville : W Publishing Group, 2017. | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017026672 | ISBN 9780718094171 (trade paper)

Subjects: LCSH: Christian womenReligious life. | Spiritual lifeChristianity. | PrayerChristianity. | BibleReading. | Spiritual exercises.

Classification: LCC BV4527 .L447 2017 | DDC 248.8/43dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017026672

Printed in the United States of America

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