Grieving a suicide

[Christownsme]

I had a buddy who played music with me on occasion.. it's not like we played all the time, but this one is hitting me hard. He is from Japan, and he came over to live in the states. Well while he was out on a trip to his hometown in Japan he died. There is ample reason to believe he committed suicide and some sources say by hanging.

First, I don't know if he was saved or not, and that makes it really hard because if he was saved then he's still ok in the Lord's presence. I'm so sad and sick of feeling this way. It's only been 2 days. I'm trying to get my heart back in God's word, but I'm obsessed and disturbed by all this.

 

[Catherineanne]

I had a buddy who played music with me on occasion.. it's not like we played all the time, but this one is hitting me hard. He is from Japan, and he came over to live in the states. Well while he was out on a trip to his hometown in Japan he died. There is ample reason to believe he committed suicide and some sources say by hanging.

First, I don't know if he was saved or not, and that makes it really hard because if he was saved then he's still ok in the Lord's presence. I'm so sad and sick of feeling this way. It's only been 2 days. I'm trying to get my heart back in God's word, but I'm obsessed and disturbed by all this.

Trust in the Lord's love, mercy and compassion. However much you love your friend, he loves him far more; more even than his own parents, which is a lot, believe me.

Grief is a very heavy cross to bear and suicide heaviest of all; give yourself time, and be good to yourself. Two days is no time at all. Your situation will be particularly difficult because I assume you will not be able to attend the funeral to say goodbye to your friend.

God will not expect too much of you at present; if you cannot read the Bible, then don't. Play soothing music, go for long walks, think of your friend with affection, and when you can pray, pray for him and his family, and indeed for yourself.

God be with you.

 

[WithLoveFromAlyssa]

God bless you, You're in my prayers in this hard time.

 

[artqween]

God bless you, You're in my prayers in this hard time.

Nicely put...

 

[artqween]

I had a buddy who played music with me on occasion.. it's not like we played all the time, but this one is hitting me hard. He is from Japan, and he came over to live in the states. Well while he was out on a trip to his hometown in Japan he died. There is ample reason to believe he committed suicide and some sources say by hanging.

First, I don't know if he was saved or not, and that makes it really hard because if he was saved then he's still ok in the Lord's presence. I'm so sad and sick of feeling this way. It's only been 2 days. I'm trying to get my heart back in God's word, but I'm obsessed and disturbed by all this.

Not to long ago.. I hope i didnt trigger pain by the Japan issue they had a while back? I meant no harm in my post? I was only wanting to help u find closer with ur buds death. My heart goes out to u and his families loss. He will no doubt be missed. i have no doubt u are disturbed he was a good friend to u. U r a good friend to him for how u r feeling.. May u find the closer u and his family needs.. God plez help guide these awesome families to find the closer they need for his buddy's death right now.... may he find peace and serenity in his heart and in his budd's families heart now plez..
Hey btw and plezd to meet u..

 

[star in the sky]

im sorry for u, know how u feel.