Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts

TIMELY REMINDERS ABOUT SUICIDE

Is suicide a sin? The Bible does command us not to murder, and that includes ourselves. But it is not the unpardonable sin.

6 Reminders For Those Who Are Struggling With Thoughts of Suicide

1. Recognize that we have a real enemy whose mission is to steal, kill, and destroy. But Christ came to give abundant life and joy.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)

2. Choose not to be driven by fear. Don’t be afraid to reach out and help someone who is struggling, or to reach out for help if you find yourself struggling. God won’t ever let you go. And He’s given you others in life to help shoulder this burden. There’s support and counsel available through many who understand or have walked this road before.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am Your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

3. Know that you are never alone. God offers hope and deliverance.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. (Psalm 34:18-19)

4. Know that God loves you and is always with you. He will sustain us through our greatest burdens.

Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22)

5. Know that God does not condemn you or accuse you. He offers freedom and peace.

Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. (Romans 8:1-2)

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)

6. Remember that God has a plan for good in store. Whatever we face now, no matter how dark it may seem, will not remain the same. There’s hope still ahead.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)