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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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The lights are bright, but your heart might not be. We gathered around a hard truth: the holidays can amplify loss, whether it’s a loved one who’s gone, a relationship that ended, or plans that never took shape. From the first pang of seeing an empty chair to the quiet dread of a calendar packed with cheer you don’t feel, we name the ache and offer a path toward peace that doesn’t demand you pretend.

I share my own journey through separation and divorce, and how that first Christmas turned joy into a knot in my chest. That honesty opens space to talk about what helps: anchoring our confidence in Christ when circumstances don’t change overnight, and letting Emmanuel—God with us—be more than a lyric. We lean on Scripture that refuses to flinch, especially the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Not death, not the past, not the heavy swirl of December.

We also get practical. If you’re carrying grief, we offer gentle rhythms that protect your heart: release nonessential traditions, curate quieter moments, and make room to remember without apologizing. If you’re thriving this season, we challenge you to notice who fades into the edges. Look for patterns, ask before acting, and offer presence without pressure. Sometimes love looks like a short visit, a warm meal, or a single sentence that says, I see you. And when words fail, we let prayer hold the room—asking for shalom, for strength, and for the courage to see small mercies.

If the season is heavy, you’re not broken; you’re human. Press play for encouragement, practical support, and a steady reminder that you are held. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs a gentle companion through the holidays.

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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

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Email: lawrence.colettem@gmail.com

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Ever prayed for something, took a quick look, decided nothing happened, and then forced a result you couldn’t enjoy? That’s the heartbeat of today’s conversation, where a craving for spicy seafood becomes a living parable about trust, timing, and obedience. We anchor in Romans 8:28, not as a slogan, but as a lens for everyday choices—especially the quiet ones that test patience and reveal whether we truly believe God’s goodness.

We start with a simple kitchen scene: no fresh Scotch bonnet, only dry seeds. A prayer asks God to bring back the heat. A hasty taste says “no change,” and more seeds get tossed in. The outcome is scorching, and the insight lands hard: when we rush God’s process, we often create blessings we can’t enjoy. From there, we connect the dots to Sarah and Abraham’s shortcut, the difference between initiative and impatience, and the biblical promise that true blessing “adds no sorrow.”

Along the way, we share a real story of provision that required giving what felt impossible to give, only to watch God supply in full. We talk about how obedience and waiting work together, why God’s names—Jehovah Jireh, Rapha, Shalom, El Shaddai—steady us in uncertainty, and how to pray with honesty while yielding the method and timing to Him. If you’re facing financial pressure, delayed answers, or a decision that tempts you to “add more pepper,” this is your gentle guardrail and your invitation to peace.

Listen for practical encouragement to wait well, trust deeply, and receive without regret. If this conversation strengthens your faith, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more women can find it. Subscribe for more purpose-centered stories that remind us: God’s timing is not late, it’s perfect.

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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:
https://www.themeemovementllc.com/booking-calendar/free-coaching-consultation?referral=service_list_widget

Email: lawrence.colettem@gmail.com

Grab your book HERE

About Me: LEARN MORE HERE