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I was just wondering if someone could pray 4 me if it isn't 2 much 2 ask. ive been struggling with suicide and si and i dont know what to do. if anyone has any advice you can pm or something like that. k thanks every1 for even listening.
 
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Hi doll. I have prayed, and will continue to do so. I wish that I had some good advice for you, but at the time I don't. Just know that God is listening and cares. It may not feel like it will get better, but it will, at least enough that you aren't hurting so deeply. SI may make it feel better for a time, but it doesn't really heal anything. If you can't find a way to stomp out the urge, at least try and change the behavior to something less likely to cause real injury. If it's the pain that matters, you could try something like a rubber band around the wrist. Snap it as many times as you need, until you've calmed enough to resist the urge to SI. It's about all the advice that I really have, to be honest. I wish I could help more, but it is an area that I struggle with also. You can always PM me though.
 
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Everyday I have to work on this. I struggle with suicide and self-injury. One verse I always read when things feel so piled up:
"Cast all your anxeity on Him, because He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7
This may sound crazy, but when I want to self-injure myself, I keep saying, "The Lord doesn't want me to, so don't!!" Do I listen to myself? Of course not. So, I go up to my room and say the loudest prayer possible. I mean, I scream saying, "Lord! Take all my eveil desires and kick satan out of my life! HE DOESN'T BELONG HERE!" After screaming a lot of things of that nature, I feel better.

The most important thing to do is focus away from your feelings and more on truth. This is hard for anyone to do. Somedays, I feel the Lord isn't by my side. Is that true? Nope, not at all. As humans, we take our feelings as life. Instead, we should be taking the truth as life. This can't be done overnight...it takes time. My "spiritual mentor" once said to me, "Don't let your feelings take over the truth." Just because I FEEL worthless, give me no right right to think that is true. Sometimes, you just have to think to yourself, "I may feel like suicide is the answer, but I know it isn't." You have to keep counteracting your feelings. "I feel that if I cut, I will feel better, but I know that in the long run, it does nothing for me except make me feel worse." It's hard to tell yourself the truth, but if you don't, you are doing nothing but denying it. Without truth, no christian can grow and become healed. Jesus is sitting there wishing you would turn to Him. Everytime you feel bad, He is standing there whispering to you the truth, but you need to accept it just as much as He tells it.

I hope at least some of this made sence. I hope you work things out, because I would hate to see you kill yourself. I will pray, and remember jesus loves you, and that's pure truth. Feel free to PM me at anytime.

~Amanda
 
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Dear Father:

You know Christian_Gurls coming in and going out and you have called her fearfully and wonderfully made. You have called her to be a part of the kingdom, a royal priesthood, you have called her out of darkness and into your light and Lord for those are faint and weary you give strength and rest, and your word declares you have even written us in the palm of your hand, and that weeping endures for the night but joy comes in the morning(May not be immediate but will come) You said we have not because we ask not and I pray for this precious life, and whether this is a chemical imbalance that can be corrected with medication or whether it be something you and her need to chat about that You, Lord and Guitar_Gurl will work it through...that she will not die but live and declare the works of You Lord, May she know that you have life and life more abundantly and you have all that she has need of to live... I pray for Guitar Gurl to feell your love and your peace in her mind and that she would reach for help from those who are near her and can help her. In Jesus Name, Amen
 
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The pain may be unbearable right now, but trust me, it does get better. It may seem like you are trapped, and that God isn't listening, but in fact, God is right there, holding your hand, walking you through this. As for the SI, I know it feels like it is easing the pain for you, but in the long run it isn't, it eases the pain only for a minute. You will feel worse about it later. Like someone said, if it is for the pain, try using a rubber band, it causes pain like you want, but in the end it won't leave nasty looking scars. What you could also do for the SI, when you feel the urge to you can just up and go for a really long sprint, just go and go and go until it hurts your sides, then you will be tired by the time you get back home, and you will feel a whole lot better, you will have gotten some fresh air. I wish you the best of luck, and I will be praying for you. You can PM me anytime if you want to talk. Take care, and God Bless.

Your sis in Christ,
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Hey kiddo...your not much younger than me...I deal with it to...keep on keeping on...I won't say that it gets better, but the more you pray and the more you get into God, the better you will feel about it...the more "power" you will have over it. Keep praying. I used to think that he didn't listen and wasn't caring at all...but he is...it won't feel like it when you are down, but he is there, he does care...he loves you. I suggest reading a book by Brennan Manning called "Abba's Child." It talks about his love...I haven't even read all of it yet and it is already making a difference. Remember the cross and keep praying. I also suggest finding someone close to you that you can talk to...for me, it was my youth pastor...it can be someone completely different for you...just find someone you can open up to. I love you and Christ loves you...don't take those words lightly.
 
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hey gurl, Ive been there every step of the way and back so i understand alot of that. I still struggle with si a little bit too. If you ever need some encouragement or a sermon or just to talk and let it out, you can email me any time. If theres anything I can ever do please let me know. If this is the only reason God ever made that a part of my life, than its worth it all. I hope i can help:) God Bless you and Keep you. Your in his hands.
 
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Hey Sweetie

How are things with you lately? I just wanted to say I know how it is and some days I feel that there is nothing for me and I want to end everything but then there is somedays where everything is fine!

God is bigger then all problems put together and He wants me to tell you that He loves you very much and that everything is going to be fine! Just hang in there. I will be praying for you and if you ever need anything don't hesitate to PM me okay God bless you sista

~ Elizabeth
 
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Hello Guitar_gurl,

Don't ever think it's too much trouble to ask for help! We're all here so we can support each other, and if you need help, please ask. I am praying for you and your situation, and I know that God is reaching out for you. Don't ever forget that He loves you, and so do we.
 
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