Alive On Purpose!!!

I am so very proud to be a part of #TeamAOP!  "Alive On Purpose" is dedicated to bringing awareness to the world through suicide prevention and purpose discovery. Our enhanced self-development programs, powerful social media campaigns, and dynamic outreach programs enhance life in our communities and the very people we encounter daily. You will find the empowerment you need to live each day alive with full potential, passion and possibility. We at Alive on Purpose believe that when a person understands fully why they live (purpose) they will refuse to fall victim to life's circumstances.  With all of our efforts we aim to equip people everywhere to discover purpose, increase their potential, and live in today's society fully activated and engaged in their lives."  Please visit their website here to read more about how you can support this wonderful effort.---> Alive on Purpose

On November 1, 2012 they rolled out their newest social media campaign "I Refuse To Flatline" which featured my testimony about suicide.    "I Refuse To Flatline" isn't just MY story, but the stories of everyone who survived death, depression and hopelessness...it's a LIFESTYLE!!  If you aren't on their mailing list, chances are---you haven't read it.  I'll post it here for you all to read, but PLEASE support the ministry and efforts of Alive On Purpose!  Click Here to follow them on twitter Alive On Purpose!  Click here to like their Facebook Page Alive On Purpose!

I'm so thankful and humbled to have been offered an opportunity to share my testimony with hundreds of people across the world.  If my testimony touches just ONE, my suffering was not in vain!

Read How Markeeda Conquered Suicide

A personal crisis halted my being, flipped my world upside down and sent me barreling head first into a sea of depression. Suicide was the only way I thought I could escape the darkness. I was very close to falling victim to the circumstances of life. My attempts were thwarted because the giver of life didn't see fit for me to take my own; God being just who he is, stepped in and saved me from myself. As I surrendered all and started totally trusting HIM, I transitioned from merely existing to living again. I began to understand that no matter how dire my situation was, LIFE itself was still worth living. He REIGNS over all of my issues and my circumstances. I'm here as a LIVING witness that trouble really doesn't last always, and although that portion of my season was dark...brighter days were ahead of me. I thank God that he took the wretch that I was, and has once again---made something beautiful out of my life. Today, I live my life on and with purpose! I REFUSE TO FLATLINE because, that purpose is to be the vessel that God has called me to be; by inspiring, encouraging and uplifting others that they too may see a happier perspective of life.

Meet Markeeda Spencer #TeamAOP

Markeeda is 37 years old and currently resides in Fort Washington, MD with hopes and dreams of relocating to Chicago, IL soon. She has been working in the field of accounting for over a decade, after graduating Magna Cum Laude, she holds a BS in accounting and is currently studying to sit for the CPA Exam. Additionally, Markeeda is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is an avid gospel music lover and liturgical dance is her passion---she loves the Lord with all her heart, and he loves her! Her favorite scripture is Psalms 46:10 "Be still and know that I AM GOD; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."