Suicide is NOT an option

A close family member of mine has been going through some rough times. I try to help her as much as I can, but sometimes, it's not enough... no. She didn't commit suicide, but she did say in one way or another that she just wanted life to end.

I'd like to take this time to tell all of you who read my blog that SUICIDE IS NOT AN OPTION. Yes, life can kick you in the butt repeatedly, and you may want it all to end, but really, in the end, your life is cherished. Just think... you may be the world to someone. Your life has impacted so many already. You may be 11; you may be 65; you may be 21 and just realizing that life has just started. To all of you who feel down, who feel that it's not worth the effort anymore... it is!

You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins. - Jim Stovall

Maybe, if you feel that your life doesn't matter, take a step back. Look around you. See all the people in your life that love you, that care for you. And then, look at all those people who you help, who look up to you. There is a reason for your being here on Earth.

Sometimes, it is a selfish thing to feel that you are the only one in the world that feels lonely. When you feel like that, maybe a good thing to do is to call a friend whom you haven't talked to in a while and tell that person that you miss them and that you care about him or her. Soemtimes, all it takes is a kind word to someone else, the feeling of knowing that you are in someone's life to get you out of a rut.

And if that doesn't work and there are still doubts that you don't belong on this Earth, there are people who want to talk to you.

First, there is me. If you feel that you aren't special, you call me up and I'll tell you that you are.
484-948-5132. Give it a call.

Second, there are counselors who want you to talk to them. They may seem like they don't want to, but they really do.

Third, (but actually he should be first) there is always big guns upstairs... God. He's always there, ready for you to come to him with your transgresions, to complain to him, to ask him for wisdom, guidance, whatever you feel, to yell at him (he accepts that too). But one thing I want you to know... whatever it is that is really crappy in your life, God put it there for a reason, whether it be to teach you something you need to know for the future, or to help someone else. We learn from experience, so maybe this is your experience from where you learn from.

If all else fails, and you're at that moment in life where you can't take any more of it, I want you to take this hotline number. These people will try the hardest to help you:

1-800-SUICIDE (1 -800-784-2433)

So, to all who read, I tell you now that your life is cherished. That you are cherished. You are loved.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. – Matthew 11:28-30

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. – Psalm 42:5-6a