What if I no longer want to live ?

John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

Life can be difficult, overwhelming and scary. At times you can feel like giving up, like dying is the only way to end the pain, hurt, fear, anxiety and stress of it all. You are not alone in these thoughts. Whether you have accepted Christ or not, believers and non-believers alike struggle with thoughts of suicide. It is our prayer that if you are considering suicide, that you know how much the Creator of the universe loves you and that you will reach out for help.

If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please stop here and reach out to the following crisis line for support.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he “hated life” (Ecclesiastes 2:17). Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death (1 Kings 19:4). Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die (Jonah 4:8). Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point “were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself” (2 Corinthians 1:8).

However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to “fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Elijah was comforted by an angel, allowed to rest, and given a new commission. Jonah received admonition and rebuke from God. Paul learned that, although the pressure he faced was beyond his ability to endure, the Lord can bear all things: “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:9).

If you are considering suicide, please seek help now. Call 1-800-273-8255, the national hotline, get yourself to a hospital if you can, call 911, go alert someone in your home, apartment, or workplace, or wherever you are, and do whatever it takes to get help. From gotquestions.org

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National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

Websites:

To Write Love on Her Arms: http://twloha.com/find-helpListen to Danny Huerta Sermons - Teen Suicide: Knowing the Signs Radio (oneplace.com)

Home • Adult & Teen Challenge (teenchallengeusa.org)

24/7 Help Lines – Broken Believers

Suicide hotlines available in most countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htm
Books :

Hope Always by Matthew Sleeth, MD

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