Faith Through the Fire: How Zanetta Collins Turned Grief into Purpose 

Life has a way of reshaping us through moments we never expected — grief, heartbreak, uncertainty, and seasons where faith feels fragile. For author, speaker, and Army veteran Zanetta L. Collins, those moments became the foundation for a powerful mission: helping others heal, surrender, and rediscover trust in God.

Through her faith-based book, In My Father’s Hands, Zanetta offers readers more than encouragement — she offers honesty. Her message is not rooted in theory or polished perfection, but in lived experience, tested faith, and the courageous process of healing through surrender.

A Book Born from Pain, Faith, and Transformation

Zanetta wrote In My Father’s Hands from one of the most vulnerable seasons of her life.

“I wrote In My Father’s Hands out of a place of surrender, loss, and deep transformation,” she shares. “After experiencing profound grief, life transitions, and seasons where I could no longer rely on my own strength, I was forced to confront what it truly meant to trust God completely.”

Rather than avoiding hard questions or masking pain with surface-level positivity, Zanetta leaned into the struggle — wrestling honestly with faith, grief, and the challenge of releasing control.

“This book was born from learning how to release control, heal honestly, and rest in God when answers were absent,” she explains.

Her purpose for writing was deeply personal yet universal: to reach people who love God but struggle to trust Him in painful or uncertain seasons.

“I desired to create a space where readers could feel seen, understood, and gently led back to God’s presence — not through perfection, but through surrender.”

Faith Tested by Loss

Zanetta’s story is one marked by resilience. A United States Army veteran, faith-based speaker, and founder of The Collins Christian Co., she has dedicated her life and work to helping others navigate healing and spiritual transformation.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Edward Waters University and an Associate of Arts in Communication from Eastern Florida State College.

But it is her personal journey that has most deeply shaped her work.

In 2020, Zanetta experienced the devastating loss of her son to gun violence — a grief that transformed not only her perspective but also the message she now shares with others.

Rather than allowing loss to silence her, Zanetta chose to create space for honest faith conversations — conversations centered on healing, surrender, identity restoration, and learning to trust God in life’s hardest moments.

More Than Inspiration — Honest Faith

What makes Zanetta’s message stand apart is its authenticity.

“My message is rooted in lived experience, not theory,” she says. “I don’t offer surface-level inspiration — I invite readers into honest, sometimes uncomfortable trust with God.”

Her work speaks directly to people who are still healing, still grieving, still questioning — and yet still choosing faith despite their pain.

It is a message for anyone who has ever struggled to understand God’s plan while walking through heartbreak.

Anchored by Faith

One scripture has remained especially meaningful throughout Zanetta’s journey:

The Bible — John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

For Zanetta, the verse serves as a constant reminder of God’s sacrificial love and unwavering faithfulness.

“It reminds me not only of what God has already done for me,” she explains, “but also never to let go of God’s unchanging hand.”

A Brand Built on Healing and Purpose

Today, In My Father’s Hands serves as the cornerstone of Zanetta’s broader mission.

The book fuels her speaking engagements, workshops, faith-centered conversations, and publishing work through The Collins Christian Co., positioning her brand around healing, surrender, and faith-rooted transformation.

Her advice to aspiring authors is refreshingly honest:

“Write from truth, not trends. Your authenticity will reach the people God intends far more powerfully than trying to sound like everyone else.”

While awards have not been her primary focus, Zanetta remains committed to something she believes matters more: obedience to purpose and meaningful impact.

“At this time, my focus has been on impact and obedience rather than awards,” she says.

A Message of Hope for the Hurting

At its heart, In My Father’s Hands is about learning to surrender control, trust God through pain, and embrace healing — even when life feels uncertain.

The book gently reminds readers that healing is not a journey they have to walk alone.

Instead, it is one God who walks beside them every step of the way.

Connect with Zanetta Collins

Readers interested in following Zanetta’s journey, purchasing In My Father’s Hands, or connecting for speaking opportunities can reach her through the following platforms:

Email: zlcspeaks@gmail.com

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Through unwavering faith, lived experience, and courageous vulnerability, Zanetta Collins is reminding readers everywhere that even in life’s darkest seasons, healing is possible — when we place ourselves fully in our Father’s hands.