Issue THREE

Even In Pain You can live ALIVE ON PURPOSE August 1, 2011

Dear Reader,

I know! I know! I didnt warn you about the roadblocks that would come your way if you pursued destiny. I hear you telling me that you have faced some hurdles along the way and that you didnt think that living the purpose that God has for you would be this hard. Let me assure you that you are stronger than you think and that everything that has positioned itself to stand in your way is a part of the plan for your life and it will work together to your good. Do you want to hear some good news? There is NOTHING that can really stop you if you get the courage, the tenacity, and the fight to obtain your dream no matter what. I pray that youre just as eager as I am and that you are just like me, willing to move anything out the way to remain ALIVE ON PURPOSE. Turn around take a look behind you (I know people say dont do this but trust me) do you see how far you have come? Do you see how you have overcome the odds and made a decision to run forward with everything you have? Now look ahead of you. Do you see all the people who are waiting for you to cross the finish line and the people who need your help? As we continue on this journey we will continue to address obstacles as well as victories on our pathway to PURPOSE!
Im Cheering You On!
Pictured Jessica Prewitt (Left) LaToyia Jones (center) Erin Lee (right)

LaToyia D. Jones

LETS TACKLE ROADBLOCKS & GIANTS!

We all have obstacles that have stood in our way from following our dreams and have made our progress a little bit slower than we would like. What are your obstacles? What are some of the things that give you a feeling that you just might not make it to his purpose? Lets identify them so that we can knock them down and keep moving forward.

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Identify your giants and list them on a piece of paper (Remember that giants come in all shapes and sizes but are always unique to each individual) i.e. Giant of Fear, Giant of Family, Giant of Relationships, Roadblocks of Money, Roadblocks of your Geographic Location.
Recognize when they have made YOU the target! Have you ever seen a bully headed your way? Do you walk directly into them and knock their lunch down looking for a fight? Prayerfully the answer is NO! Choose a different mindset! Giant & Roadblocks can only become larger than life when you allow them to be. Look at it again ~ SHRINK it!

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Check out the continuation of Erin B. Lees (Age 16) Alive on Purpose Interview

Dirt Is Your Friend

It may just be called dirt to us, but it becomes a home to the seeds of life. We plant seeds everyday with each action we make. I am reminded of a song by gospel artist Mary Mary that says Need a little bit of dirt to grow. As I think about this song I think about Life and how it begins with the fertilization of a seed. Albert Einstein indirectly spoke of the circle of life when he said that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it merely changes form. This form can be functional or dysfunctional and in that very instant when the seed is planted it offers an opportunity for life. Every seed planted along the road leads to some form of birth, growth, reproduction and death. Life is a road with bumpy patches, the road is not always smooth and bumps come to deter us from the road God wants us on. You may be person that is having the best time in your life right now, which is great! That means you have already acquired scars and have gotten dirty along the way. Or you could be at a place where all your hopes and dreams are starting to shatter. If this is you, do not fret because youre about to get dirty. Or lastly, you may be that person who has have never felt ahead in life. You may be so down, hurt, dismayed and discouraged that you seemingly breeze through each day carelessly and recklessly often hiding behind a mask so that no one knows who you really are at the core. You are the one that is still waiting on that moment to start afresh and change your course, and dirt will find its way to you as well. Remember dirt fosters life. Wherever you may be concerning your life know that life is a process that requires dirt and is given to us freely from our Father in Heaven. Dont give up because every scar has purpose and direction. If you are that person that has rightfully reached their season I celebrate you and want you to help someone else plant their seed that will lead to their season also. Please keep the cycle going!

Q. What do you believe was your biggest accomplishment? A. Honestly, I think one of my
biggest accomplishments has been being able to fly a plane at the Nikki Kikwa Aviation Camp. This is because I was able to overcome my tremendous fear of heights.

Q. What is a roadblock that you have faced and overcame in your life? A. I think some of the biggest
roadblocks that I have overcome are having the ability to get over both my fathers death, the marriage of my mother to my stepfather, and my Aunts death.

These three things are the

biggest roadblocks I have ever had to endure. They were all hard on me physically, mentally, and emotionally. They taught me that God never puts more on you then you can handle.

John 3:16 says, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)
So no matter what type of seeds your life has been producing know that abiding in God will get you to your divine place of purpose and destiny. God wants us to ABIDE! Abide through the storm, the hurt, pain, rejection, misunderstanding, frustration, denial, and low self-esteem. Just ABIDE! The promises of God don't include that you won't get dirty but they do include a YES and AMEN!! I want to leave you with one of my favorite passages of scripture which is John 15: 1-7 (KJV) which reads I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. From My Heart to Yours, Niyia L. Whitsett
Niyia L. Whitsett is the CEO of Uniquely Niyia LLC., the image and style coaching boutique that inspires you to "find your passion and create something great!" Beyond Style consulting, she offers professional etiquette and she has created a manual entitled "HIS Style" along with her first book entitled "Scarred" which are both are coming soon. For more information about her efforts you are welcome to contact her via email: uniquelyniyia@gmail.com

Q. What would you tell someone else who is facing roadblocks in their lives? A. I would tell them to never
give up hope! Roadblocks in life

are only temporary so keep

pushing through them with a smile on your face and with the faith of God in your heart. By doing this you will be able to make it through anything you face.

What are you reading? Check out the book selection for August!
From The Chaos To The Call Natalie C. Flemons Natalie C. Flemons is a native of the south suburbs of Chicago, IL. She faced many challenges and chaotic events growing up in a household affected by mental illness. Her struggles led her down a road she was not expecting to travel. Low self-esteem and sexual promiscuity tried to kill the very purpose that God had for Natalie but the Lord would not allow it to happen. By the grace of God, she was able to come out from the chaos and walk in her calling, healed and set free from her past. www.fromthechaostothecall.com

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Featuring Marilyn Wright

is for PURPOSE

Beginning Again (again) By: Tiffany Jackson

Have you ever gotten to the point where you just wanted to say, God you know what, Im wasting both of our time, I cant get this right, Ive messed up again and Im tired of saying Im sorry. Maybe youre there now. Ive been there too, so let me encourage you from the other side of your situation.

I dont have enough fingers and toes to count the number of times Ive hit that point of utter frustration and self-loathing. I would honestly try with all I had to not mess up. Id tell God that was the last time; I know better. It wont happen again. It may not have happened again for a few days, weeks, or even several months, but ultimately it did happen again. And I found myself right back where I started. This pattern was driving me crazy; what is wrong with me I thought. Why cant I just stay on course? Is any of this sounding familiar? Well, keep reading.
I had to deal with whatever it was that was causing me to repeat the pattern. So, I began taking a deep look within to find whatever was causing my problem in order to remove it. The first place I looked was my past. I thought well, maybe I keep repeating this pattern because I was raised in a single-parent home where we didnt show affection, so I was looking to fill that affection void. But the more I thought about that line of reasoning the more I had to dig and I further reasoned that my home was like that because my mother grew up witnessing domestic violence and a dysfunctional marriage, which lead to her own string of bad relationship choices. But the more I kept going back generation by generation, the less convinced I was that this was helping. I finally realized that I could keep digging back all the way to Adam and Eve and thats when I found my answer. All of this is the result of one thing...believing a lie. Eve had believed a lie and everyone in my genealogy all the way back to Eve had done the same thing. So, my predicament had less to do with my past and more to do with my present. What was I believing?

At the young age of 19, Marilyn Wright is a seasoned performer and an anointed singer whose dynamic vocal ability and humble spirit has made an impressive impact on her audiences. Marilyn started The Diamond Network, an organization and club for girls, ages 8-22, with the mission to educate and empower girls by promoting a lifestyle of purity, building girls self-esteem, and training them to be non-compromising leaders that cause change and inspire others to make a difference. Based off the Biblical scripture of 1 Timothy 4:12, it is Marilyns personal goal to be a tangible, real-life Godly example for other girls to follow. She wants them to know they can live a fulfilled life as they commit to lifestyle of purity before God. http://www.marilynwrightministries.com For More Information about the Purpose Pajama Party Contact: 866-806-4759

And thats my question to you. What are you believing thats keeping you in the cycle of bondage? Are you believing that God loves you unconditionally? Are you believing that you are a failure? Are you believing that God has a plan and purpose for your life?
Get up, sister, dont believe the lie that you are too far gone. God wants to take this pain that youre experiencing and turn it into something beautiful. Another new beginning awaits you! Do you believe it?
Tiffany Jackson, CPA resides in Germantown, Maryland by way of Memphis, Tennessee and completed her undergraduate studies at Temple University in accounting. With a constant struggle with societys status quo of unrealistic perfection, Jackson decided to embody the boldness, confidence, and audacity to be authentic. Through teen outreach initiatives and mentoring she transparently shares her story of "hiding in plain view" and what it has taken to defeat the enemy within to uncover and embrace who she is and who God created her to be!

Coming Soon!!

Alive On Purpose KIDS!

A Workshop created to reach the mind of a Child!
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ALIVE ON PURPOSE ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT:

The Dream Institute International

The mission of the Dream Institute International, Ltd. is to empower, educate, and equip individuals and organizations to develop innovative, strategic, and sustainable solutions that impact communities worldwide.

2011 Conference: Dare To Pilot Your Power!

Saturday, August 20, 2011 The International Women's Air and Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport

2011 Conference Vision

To ignite young girls passions and extend the DreamGirl Conference teachings beyond one day by providing the necessary long-term support via a year-long mentorship and planned group experiences. The objective of the DreamGirl Conference is to empower and inspire young women by providing them with the tools they need to successfully achieve their dreams and develop important life skills. Girls will be paired with mentors who are in a career field they wish to pursue and will be guided through a series of workshops and group exercises that focus on creating a road map for their goals, a safe space to share their thoughts, and leadership development. For More Information Contact: http://www.thedream-institute.com

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I use to think that I was

brokenUntil one day I caught up

to my healing. Alive on Purpose 2011

For Booking Information LaToyia D. Jones, BS Facilitator/Certified Christian Counselor/ Grief Recovery Specialist Jones.latoyia.d@gmail.com
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