A friend of my son took his own life last week. Scott carried this pain until he finally told his mom about it last night. Please don't say anything to Scott, he doesn't want to talk about it. He doesn't want to talk to his dad about it. Please just pray for him and his friends.
This unfortunate incident gives me cause to say something to you.
Do not take your own life.
DO NOT TAKE YOUR OWN LIFE.
Of all the things that I have seen in this life that hurt people, suicide is #1. When someone takes their own life, they leave so much hurt behind. I don't think anyone would do this if they could see the consequences of their actions.
Everyone gets depressed from time to time. Nothing is worth such a drastic decision. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
You need to know that you are important. You are loved. It would break my heart to have to preach your funeral if you died from natural causes. A suicide introduces incalculable pain to a family and to a congregation.
Jesus died for you. That is all the dying that needs to happen. Receive his love. You are loved. O friend, see the good. I beg you to see how much you are loved and needed. Come by the office, let me hug you. Someone can help. Someone will help. Life is a gift. We need you in it.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
1 comment:
i know what it is like to be in so much pain, all you want it to do is stop, and you don't see any other way out. there is. please, if you are having that much pain in your life, talk with your pastor. he will listen, love, and help you find your way to the healing of Jesus. and "it's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good" is not just a really great piece of advice--it's also true. there is more good than bad in this world. Jesus wants you to have that good.
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