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Have you ever felt frustrated when God closes a door in your life? That disappointment, that questioning of "Why, God?" is exactly what we're addressing in this transformative episode.

Drawing wisdom from Genesis 7:16b - "and the Lord shut him in" - we unpack a powerful revelation about Noah's experience that completely reframes how we should view divine closed doors. When God closed Noah into the ark, He wasn't abandoning him - He was enclosing him with everything needed for survival. This seemingly simple scripture contains profound truth that has been resonating in my spirit for months.

The enemy wants us to believe we're alone behind closed doors, but nothing could be further from truth. God provides protection, provision, peace, joy, and supportive community right where we are. When doors remain shut despite our prayers, it's because our sovereign God knows what's best - either we're not ready for what's beyond that door, or He has something better in store.

This episode challenges you to take inventory of what God has already provided in your current season. What wisdom, grace, and resources has He given you? Who has He placed in your life? What skills are you developing during this waiting period? Just as Noah eventually emerged from the ark into a new world with fresh purpose, your closed door is not punishment but preparation for something life-changing that will advance God's kingdom.

Your relationship with God gives you freedom to express disappointment, but don't dwell there. Continue trusting that His plans are to prosper you, not to harm you. Even when doors remain closed, know that God has given you everything you need for this season, and your best days are still ahead. Connect with me on social media @Colette Marie Speaks or email colettemarieonline@gmail.com to share how this message has impacted you.

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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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Shirley King shares her transformative journey from achievement-based success to true fulfillment through her book "Bold and Thriving: Seeking Fulfillment Beyond Success." Her story reveals how God guided her to incorporate personal journal entries documenting her hardest years, creating a powerful testimony of healing.

• The book took 1.5 years to complete as God led Shirley through her own healing process
• Shirley explains the three-stage healing framework: Healed, Empowered, and Restored
• Many people stop at healing and empowerment but don't reach the crucial restoration stage
• High-functioning anxiety allowed Shirley to perform well externally while struggling internally
• After complete healing, Shirley no longer experiences debilitating nervousness when speaking or coaching
• Purpose is what you HAVE to do while passion is how you feel when doing it
• Finding your "superpower" helps you leap forward, get in the right rooms, and say no to what doesn't align
• Childhood experiences before age nine significantly impact our adult behaviors and responses
• The book contains poems strategically placed to soothe readers after challenging sections
• God described it as a "forever book" meant to be revisited in different seasons of life

Bold and Thriving is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Connect with Shirley to learn more about finding fulfillment beyond success.

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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 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.

To connect with Gigi go to www.gigirenfroe.com
Instagram and Facebook @gigi_renfroe_christian_author

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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

Grab your book HERE

About Me: LEARN MORE HERE