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What happens when decades of pain and struggle finally break through the walls we've built around our hearts? Gigi Renfoe's story answers this question with raw honesty and profound hope.

After battling alcoholism for over 25 years and enduring abusive relationships that nearly cost her life, Gigi found herself in a setting where everything changed. As worship music played, years of suppressed emotions erupted into tears—the first step in a transformation journey that would completely remake her life.

"I would deal with life by internalizing everything and pushing forward," Gigi reveals, describing how she became the friend who listened to everyone else's problems while never sharing her own. This emotional suppression created a prison of isolation until her encounter with God taught her the healing power of vulnerability. Her book title "It's Okay to Cry" emerged from this revelation—that tears aren't weakness but release.

The conversation takes us through harrowing moments, including being dangled from a window in an abusive relationship, where divine intervention preserved her life long before she acknowledged God's presence. These supernatural rescues, visible only in retrospect, form the foundation of her testimony of God's persistent love.

What makes this episode particularly powerful is Gigi's perspective on brokenness: "Broken in any form is still being broken," she emphasizes, dismantling the comparison barriers that often prevent people from seeking healing. Her message reaches anyone who believes their past disqualifies them from transformation: "There's never too broken or a sin too great or too much bottled inside, because God is so great and so wonderful."

Whether you're struggling with addiction, recovering from abuse, or simply feeling that vulnerability is too risky, Gigi's testimony offers tangible hope. Through her journey, we discover that our darkest moments can become our greatest testimony when surrendered to redemption's transforming power.

Ready to discover how your tears can become stepping stones to purpose? Listen now, and remember—it's okay to cry.

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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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God has chosen each of us for a unique purpose that only we can fulfill. Your painful experiences and challenging circumstances are not disqualifications but precisely the right place for God to use you powerfully.

• Jeremiah 1:5 reminds us that God knew us even before we were formed in the womb
• No one else can fulfill your specific calling in the unique way that you can
• Jeremiah 29:11 confirms God has specific plans to give us hope and a future
• We were predestined and chosen before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:3-5)
• We are a chosen generation and royal priesthood called to proclaim God's praises (1 Peter 2:9-10)
• The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable - they don't leave even when we walk away from Him
• God has chosen specific places for us to carry His presence (Deuteronomy 12:5)

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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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Have you ever felt unworthy of your calling? That paralyzing sense that you're somehow not enough to fulfill what God has asked of you? You're not alone.

Self-doubt and unworthiness almost derailed my own purpose journey. I couldn't see past my perceived flaws – my appearance, my voice, my background. I created endless mental lists of all the ways I fell short, convinced that God surely had someone better, more qualified, more polished in mind for the work He was calling me to.

But here's the powerful truth I discovered: everything about you – yes, everything – perfectly matches the purpose God has ordained for your life. Your voice, your story, your experiences, even the things you consider flaws, are precisely what make you uniquely qualified for your divine assignment. When we reject these aspects of ourselves, we're essentially questioning God's wisdom in creating us exactly as we are.

Through five powerful scriptures, we explore God's perspective on our worth. Psalm 139 reminds us we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." 1 Peter 2:9 declares us a "chosen people." Ephesians 2:10 reveals we are God's "handiwork, created for good works prepared in advance." Even Moses questioned his adequacy, yet God simply promised, "I will be with you." And 1 John 3:1 reminds us of the Father's lavish love that calls us His children.

What you're called to do, no one else can do in exactly your way. The enemy wants to keep you trapped in self-doubt because he knows the impact you'll have when you finally embrace who God made you to be. Don't let his lies rob you of stepping into your purpose. When you don't see worth in your own eyes, remember that God does – and His perspective is the only one that truly matters. Ready to embrace your uniqueness and fulfill your calling? Listen now and discover how perfectly equipped you already are.

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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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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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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 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 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 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 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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