The staff at my school participated in suicide prevention training on Friday. It made me think. It made me reflect from both perspectives...the desperate and the lifesaver. Neither place is easy.
Many people have been in the shoes of the desperate. The place where the lies in your head are so thick that there is no light. It happens to all kinds of people with all kinds of belief systems. Christians and people with strong faith are not immune to the lies of the enemy that lead to depression, and they deal with shame and condemnation for feeling that way. Even Robin Williams, one of the most loved people on this planet, felt that there was only one way out of the darkness.
If you are feeling desperate right now, reach out for help. Tell someone how dark it is. Someone will hold your hand and help you find your way out of the darkness. Someone will shine a light on the path for you. Death is not the answer! Don't give up! You are not alone!
All of us can be lifesavers. If someone in your life reaches out to you, hold their hand and shine a light in the darkness. If you are unable to help, connect them with someone who can help. It could be the difference between life and death!
If you are feeling depressed, call out the name of Jesus. He will come immediately and shine His light into your darkness. Seek out a pastor or a Christian friend who can help you find a pastor. Fill your mind with truth from the Bible so that there is no room for the lies. God loves you and you are not alone!
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