What do you do when the chapter you're living doesn't look anything like the story you imagined?

Closed doors. Delays. Disappointment. Waiting. There are seasons when we can't understand what God is doing—but an unfinished chapter is not the end of the story.

In Episode 4 of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague shares a faith-filled reminder that God doesn't waste chapters. Sometimes what feels like rejection is redirection. Sometimes what feels like a delay is preparation. And sometimes faith simply means trusting the Author when you can't see what He's writing next.

📖 Scriptures: Philippians 1:6 & Romans 8:28

☕ Grab your coffee.
📖 Bring your Bible.
💜 Come as you are.

Reflection Question:
What chapter of your story are you trusting God with right now?

Remember: You're not behind. You're being prepared. The story isn't over. God is still writing.

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Have you been grieving a season that ended? A relationship, a job, a ministry opportunity, or a dream you thought would last?

In this heartfelt episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague shares how we often spend so much time mourning closed doors that we miss the new thing God is doing right in front of us.

Through the powerful promise of Isaiah 43:19, we'll talk about:
✨ Why God sometimes closes doors we desperately wanted to stay open.
✨ How to stop living in yesterday's disappointment.
✨ Recognizing God's direction even when it doesn't look like what you expected.
✨ Finding the courage to move forward in faith instead of looking backward in regret.

If you've ever questioned God's timing or struggled to let go of what was, this conversation is for you.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"

☕ Grab your coffee.
📖 Open your Bible.
💜 Let's walk through God's Word together—with love and purpose.

Have you ever found yourself asking, "God, where are You?"

In this episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we're talking about what it truly means to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan. Whether you're navigating grief, uncertainty, disappointment, or simply waiting on your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that God is still faithful—even when you can't see the full picture.

We'll explore how gratitude shifts our perspective, why faith grows in the waiting, and practical ways to keep trusting God one day at a time.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee, open your heart, and let's spend a few moments together finding peace in God's promises.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."

☕ Remember:
Faith isn't about having all the answers. It's about trusting the One who does.

Welcome to the very first episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ.

Before we journey through Scripture together, I want to introduce myself—not as a First Lady, entrepreneur, wife, or mother, but simply as Shantrice.

In this deeply personal episode, I open my heart and share the story behind the smile. I talk about the struggles that shaped me, the seasons when I questioned God, caring for my mother through dementia, the grief of losing her, the moments I wanted to quit, and how God's faithfulness continued to call me forward.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still use someone who's been broken, grieving, or uncertain, this episode is for you.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's begin this journey together—with love, faith, and purpose.

☕ Scripture. Prayer. Real conversations. Real life. Real hope.

Welcome to With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ! I'm First Lady Shantrice Montague, and I'm honored to invite you into a space where faith meets your morning coffee. Each episode offers biblical encouragement, heartfelt conversations, prayer, and practical wisdom to help you begin each day with Christ at the center. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join me as we grow together—with love, faith, and purpose.