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Have you ever felt defined by your mistakes, your circumstances, or the weight of your past? That feeling of being trapped in a narrative you didn't choose can be suffocating, especially when you're trying to walk in faith.

This deeply personal conversation explores three transformative lessons I've learned through my own journey of heartache and redemption. First, we dive into the critical foundation of loving, accepting, and valuing yourself. So many of us place the burden of our worth on relationships, only to discover an emptiness when those relationships change. I share how I learned—through difficult seasons—that self-worth must be established within before it can be recognized by others.

The conversation then shifts to my experience as a teenage mother and the powerful realization that early motherhood doesn't determine your destiny or limit your dreams. Whether you've experienced this yourself or know someone who has, this portion offers hope that paths can change without diminishing our purpose.

Perhaps most powerfully, we explore why we must refuse to be defined by our past mistakes. Using the analogy of driving while only looking in the rearview mirror, I explain why God calls us to acknowledge our past without remaining stuck there. Your history informs your testimony but doesn't determine your future.

This episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for every woman feeling lost, undervalued, or trapped by her circumstances. Remember, you are positioned for purpose. Everything you've experienced—though God may not have caused it—He can use for His glory when you surrender it to Him. Your story matters, and someone else needs to hear how you overcame.

My prayer is this episode will cause you to reflect and identify any of the lessons and determine to change if there are any.

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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What on earth are you here for? That seemingly simple question has profound implications for every woman of faith seeking to understand her divine calling. My personal journey began in 2019 when I felt God urging me to leave a job I loved without clearly revealing what was next. The fear was overwhelming—stepping from security into uncertainty, from the familiar into the unknown—yet something deeper pulled me toward obedience.

Through prayer and guidance from a life coach, I discovered my purpose centered around impacting women by sharing my own story of divorce, childhood trauma, and struggles with confidence. The very pain I wanted to hide became the foundation of my ministry. This revelation didn't come easily; it required overcoming my resistance to being stretched beyond comfort and accepting that God's plans didn't match my preconceived notions.

Finding your purpose begins with specific questions: What brings you joy? What problems do you naturally solve? Where has God positioned you right now? Sometimes your calling isn't about leaving your current situation—God may want to use you exactly where you are, in your family, workplace, or community. Other times, He calls you to step out, acquire new skills, and face financial or personal costs you never anticipated.

My five-year journey walking in purpose hasn't been easy. There have been days I wanted to abandon everything, yet each time I chose obedience, God provided support through unexpected people and opportunities. The underpinning truth remains: "All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Your mess can become a message, your test a testimony, but only if you're willing to pay the price of obedience. Are you ready to discover what God has uniquely designed you to do?

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Have you ever felt abandoned in your darkest hour, questioning where God is when the storms rage around you? The peace you desperately seek feels out of reach, and sleep eludes you as anxious thoughts crowd your mind.

Drawing from the powerful promise in Psalm 30:5 – "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" – this heartfelt episode offers genuine comfort for those difficult seasons when faith falters and hope dims. We explore the raw emotions of spiritual questioning and the honest conversations we have with God when His timeline doesn't match our expectations.

When pursuing your purpose, the journey isn't always smooth. The greatest opposition often comes precisely when you're following God's calling, with roadblocks appearing at every turn. These challenges – anxiety, hopelessness, confusion – aren't signs of abandonment but confirmation that your purpose threatens darkness. God hasn't left you alone in this struggle.

The promise that joy comes in the morning isn't just about emotional relief; it's about divine strategy, breakthrough, and revelation. Morning light will eventually replace your darkness with clarity. God's favor isn't simply about opportunities or resources; it's life-giving strength that outlasts every problem you face.

Take courage today. Lay your questions, disappointments, and fears before God. Hold the fort, knowing that what feels like abandonment is often the moment when God is carrying you through. Your breakthrough is coming. Joy is on its way.

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Rate and Review the show here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positioned-for-purpose-conversations-with-colette-marie/id1753166932

Schedule your free 30-minute call to explore coaching or mentorship with me:
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Email: lawrence.colettem@gmail.com

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About Me: LEARN MORE HERE