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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 13 MIN

The New Year's Eve That Changed Everything

from Positioned for Purpose Conversations with Colette Marie · host Colette Marie

Send us Fan MailA New Year's Eve that changed everything. In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the heartbreaking story of how my boyfriend and I—both backsliders from our faith—made plans to return to church on January 1st, 1993. We had it all mapped out: recommit to God, get married, build our lives together. But he never made it to that day.The shocking 6 AM visit that brought news of his sudden death became my spiritual awakening. At just twenty-something years old, I learned the hardest lesson possible about the danger of postponing salvation. His funeral became the place where I recommitted my life to Christ—a second chance he never received.This episode isn't meant to frighten you but to illuminate a truth we often ignore: tomorrow isn't guaranteed. When we say "I'll get right with God later," we're essentially playing God ourselves, assuming control over time that isn't ours to command. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things for good for those who love Him—even our deepest pain can become part of our purpose.Whether you've never known Christ or you've wandered away, don't fall for the enemy's lie that you have unlimited tomorrows. God's love and forgiveness are available today, regardless of how far you think you've strayed. No sin is too great for His mercy. I pray this episode serves as the gentle nudge you need to make your spiritual decisions today rather than postponing them to a tomorrow that may never come. Will you join me in prayer right now? Your eternal destiny is too important to put off until later.I hope that in this episode, you will be reminded that ONLY God has control over time; we don't. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share it with someone else so it can be a blessing to them as well. Have a blessed day.Support the showColette’s BioColette Christopher (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 throughmotivation, 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.Your Call to ActionRate and Review the show here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positioned-for-purpose-conversations-with-colette-marie/id1753166932Email: [email protected] your book HEREAbout Me: LEARN MORE HERE

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Send us Fan Mail A New Year's Eve that changed everything. In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the heartbreaking story of how my boyfriend and I—both backsliders from our faith—made plans to return to church on January 1st, 1993. We had it all mapped out: recommit to God, get married, build our lives together. But he never made it to that day. The shocking 6 AM visit that brought news of his sudden death became my spiritual awakening. At just twenty-something years old, I learne...

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