Wow. )’: I’ve never been in your shoes before, but I do have a friend who has threatened to commit suicide. It scared me. And, over the summer, me and my mom moved to North Kansas City and I don’t go to school with her anymore. My, God, I pray neither of you commit suicide. It hurts SOOO many people, even ones you don’t even know.

Greg is right. Face to face with someone whom you trust who can encourage you and pray for you…etc.

If you click on my name it should take you to a blog that’s titled ‘You Are Loved’

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.”

Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Don’t do it. please. We do love you even though I have no idea who you are. Don’t commit a permanent choice to a temparary problem. Please take Greg’s advice. It hurts me that I’m not able to stop my friend whom I don’t go to school with anymore!! Seriously, I’m crying now.

Stay strong in Jesus!
Katelyn

I have been in your shoes. I was like that in High School. Thoughts of suicide. Being so depressed that life was not worth living. I couldn’t talk to anyone about it because I thought people would freak out on me. It was the power of God and the love my family had for me that kept me alive.

Greg is right, talking to your pastor face to face or someone else that you can trust. Remember, God does not give us more than we can handle. When we feel overwhelmed with life and expectations, God is with you. God is able to give us strength, ask Him, rely on Him.
Philippeans 4:6-7 (6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.)

Stay strong in the Lord Jezz01

Adam

As for those people who are telling you that there is more to being a Christian than faith alone in Christ alone, they are liars. Read the book of Galatians. It is written to a group of Christians who were being decieved by the same kind of “there’s more to it than just faith” people.

As for the suicide and self harm I STRONGLY encourage you to talk to your youth leader or parent. You need face to face time with somebody who can encourage you, pray with you and walk you through that temptation. But if you’ve trusted in Jesus the Holy Spirit of God dwells in you (Ephesians 1:13,14) so you are not alone in your battle.

I have another question… I’m not sure how anyone can answer it but I don’t have anyone else to ask. How do I overcome serious thoughts of suicide and self harm…?

Millions are raised…but to see a whole channel of TV showing each division talk about how much they raised…it is a little contest-ish (yes, I said contest-ish). I cant’t count how many times my wife would get in a frantic search for pennies to give before the light would turn green. I would say, “what are you doing…you gave several dollars this morning.” Her response would be “I don’t want to look like a jerk while this guy is staring at me with the boot.” You know, I give…I think it is a great cause, but i applaude you for being courageous and talking about this stuff.

People don’t usually feel comfortable talking about money.

Thanks, Greg!

David Kennedy
True North Student Ministry – (seriously)

First of all, you are not alone! Many people have doubts….as a matter of fact, it is probably safe to say that even rock solid, I-had-a-Damascus-Road-type conversion people also have doubts.

This may happen for several reasons. Maybe, in the mist of understanding they still sin after “getting saved”, one may doubt if, indeed they are genuine “Christians.”

Let me encourage you by saying this: It is NOT about a feeling. You may not have experienced this overwhelming feeling that included weeping and a march in front of 10,000 other weeping people. Guess what, that is OK!

People get drawn to God in different ways. The question is, did you respond in faith to the Gospel? When Peter shared the Gospel in Acts, the people were convicted of their sin and asked what they must do to be saved..not what must they do to feel good and emotional, the Bible says they wwere cut to the heart (because they understood their sinfulness and need to be right with God) and Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? Do you believe He(Jesus) died on a cross for your sins? Do you believed Jesus was raised from the dead. If you confessed your sins and got baptized, following Jesus as your personal savior, you are saved.
It’s not about a feeling…it is about the authority of God’s Word. In John’s Gospel, we read that those who believe on His name have the right to be called children of God.

May you continue be loved by God!
David