Andy Oldham
on September 22, 2026

A Reason to Get Out of Bed: God Wants You to Be Fully Alive. Here’s How.

A practical discipleship pathway to becoming the fully alive man God created you to be.

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Who is Patrick Marley?

Patrick Morley, PhD, has spent his life helping men wrestle with life’s biggest questions.

Whether you’re just starting your spiritual journey, still investigating, have been off track for a while and want to reconnect with God, or you’re going strong and want to stay that way — my passion is helping you make sense of your life through my writing and teachings.

You can learn more about Patrick and find practical resources to get you where you want to go at, https://patrickmorley.com/ but here he wants you to know where he’s coming from.

As men, we all want the same things. We want our lives to count and make a difference. We want to succeed and have great relationships. We want to be great husbands and fathers. We want to be fully alive.

What we want is so clear. But equally clear are the soul-crushing obstacles, blows, sorrows, and even defeats that block the way. Dr. Morley can relate — He still faces all these things too.

Millions of men, just like you, have used his books and teachings to take their “next steps” — to figure out who they are, what their lives are about, and become fully alive in Christ.

Wherever you are on your journey, he would be honored to walk with you for a season.

He is the author of 24 books with 7 million copies in print, including The Man in the Mirror, named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the 20th century. You can learn more about him at the end of the book.

He and his wife live in Winter Park, Florida.

Why you should read, “A Reason to Get Out of Bed”

There Is a Man God Had in Mind When He Created You

You want to get life right. You want your life to count. You want to succeed, build great relationships, and feel fully alive.

But disappointments, wounds, and pressures can leave you wondering, Is this it?Maybe you’ve even prayed,

“God, I’m not happy with my life. Can You help me?”

The answer is yes. You can change your life. Here’s how.

In A Reason to Get Out of Bed, bestselling author Patrick Morley distills forty years of mentoring men into a practical, biblical pathway that will help you answer life’s most important questions:

  • Who is the man God had in mind when He created me?
  • What’s really holding me back?
  • How do I order my life with wisdom and purpose?
  • How do I build relationships that last?
  • How can I make a lasting difference?

Whether you’re just beginning your walk with Christ, looking for a fresh start, or wanting to go deeper, you’ll discover biblical truth, practical wisdom, and proven guidance to help you intentionally follow Jesus in every area of your life.

More than inspiration for a day,A Reason to Get Out of Bed is a practical discipleship pathway to becoming the fully alive man God created you to be.

And that’s a compelling reason to get out of bed.

Recommended By:

Dave Ramsey “There’s more to life than the daily grind. Read this book.”

Gary Chapman “I wish every man could read this book.”

Jim Daly “Answers the deep, heart-level questions so many Christian men are asking.”

Robert Lewis “A gold mine of biblical insight. I highly recommend it.”

Mark Batterson “This book is an invitation to sit at God’s feet.”

David Murrow “Straight to the point, honestly addressing issues men face today.”

Jim Ramos “A must read. Grab life by the tail and shake it up!”

Rick Burgess “Love this book! Meaty morsels men can consume.”

Brett Clemmer “Four decades of wisdom distilled into short, practical lessons.”

David “Goose” Mills “Pat Morley’s greatest work yet! This book is a must read.”

Justin Camp “He knows the questions, including the embarrassing ones.”

Chris Fabry “Real-life stories. White-hot authenticity. Well-lived wisdom.”

Stephen Strang “Pat Morley mentored me from a distance. He’s the real deal.”

Brian Doyle “Grab some me, hand them a copy, invite them to join you!”

Clair Hoover “Biblical wisdom for the questions every man faces.”

Scott Haima “A biblical pathway to becoming fully alive in Christ.”

Chris Grainger “Stop drifting. Start living fully alive. This book is your roadmap.”

Jerrad Lopes “A practical, needed reminder that God isn’t done with you yet.”

Begin Your Journey  Today!

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