Suicide

[Lizzy16]

Yeah, it seems that many people talked about that issue already, but I just wanted to say something from a personal experience...
I am having really hard times, in school, with my family, friends and so on. I also had to go through a therapy, and though I asked to stop to work with the shrink, they just didn't let me.
I am not saying I have tried to commit a suicide, no, but I did do something that couldn't have caused my death. In certain point I did want to die (I was drunk. I don't drink usually though). Now I know what does the religion say about it, it's the most horrible sin, yeah I know, yada yada yada...
The point is that I know that religion can save me, really. I know that whenever I feel bad, I can turn to God and to Jesus.
I am now very depressed. I got out of the hospital a few weeks ago, and now the social workers want to put me in a mental health hospital. Now, I know that I don't want to go there, for several reasons: I don't need to go there, I just know that I don't need to go there, and besides, if I go there it's going to screw the rest of my life, since I want to be a diplomatist.
But since I live in Israel, and since I am converting, I am not too familiar with the NT. Now I know that in any situation there are verses I can read and learn from, but I don't know them, so I was wondering, maybe you could give me some advice? Or give me some verses that I could read whenever I feel bad?
I know it's a horrible thing to think of, and believe me, I don't want it, no. I want to live! I know how good life can be, and I know how wonderful is the gift that god gave us! So, I am begging you, and god, to help me see how wonderful this gift is, in the every day life. so will you please help me?

 

[ShilohCity]

1 corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,£ neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


These are just a few verses that might bring you comfort.

i know what it's like to want to die, and i know what it's like to deal with people who want to die also. my wife suffers from severe depression (as well as anxiety and panic attacks) and she often can't see any alternative to death. but as long as she remembers Jesus, she gets through somehow. Like Peter walking on the water, as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he was ok. when he looked away, he started to sink. the same is true in our lives. keep your eyes on Jesus and He will keep us afloat.

God bless,
Joshua

 

[Jiggs]

The one in my sig, Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your od will be with you wherever you go.

The widely known yet, I believe, seldom thought upon, John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

No matter what happens, always realize that it's part of God's plan, even if it seems horrible to us. Although it may seem wrong, if it's part of God's plan, how can it possibly be? God allows everything to happen for a reason. If this experience keeps you from being a diplomat, then you have to think to yourself, "Maybe this isn't what God wants from me." And because of this, you must also have complete faith in God to guide you through this time of trials. Be strong and courageous! Remember that Jesus saved you from eternal suffering in Hell, so the least you can do for Him is live your life for Him and let each experience be a time of learning and growth instead of seeing it as a curse.

 

[dayzed]

Job 7:1-8
Psalm 30
Luke 15:11 - 32

Hey, Lizzie Bless u Sis - I know too what its like to dispair - The scriptures above are from my devotional and they are for countering depression.

YOu know also I believe praise and worship are amazing tools in deliverence of depression - keep on praising Singing, psalming, scripturing - and i believe God will clear it up quickly.

bless u sis.