Teen Suicide; what is going on?
It hurts my heart to hear about our young people feeling
Although, I must admit there was a time in my life when I felt so miserable about my situation that I did think about it, taking my life. But believe me, that was a fleeting thought. Do you know why? Because I remembered who I was and to whom I belonged.
(Psalms 139:14, 17-18) I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. {17} How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! {18} If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.
The word of God can and will strengthen, encourage and motivate you, when you start to feel despair or start making life choices based on what a person has said to you.
Whose report are you going to believe? I am going to believe the report of the Lord.
This is the lesson we have to teach our children. The message that they were created for a divine purpose and the devil will use people to stop you from reaching your appointed destination.
Our children need to know that regardless of the circumstances of their birth, regardless of the way people are treating you, there is a special reason you are on earth and God needs you to fulfill your purpose.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
Words of the world (people) can help you to do better or they can cause harm to your spirit. But the Words of God are the only words you can believe in and trust.
God’s Word will give you the wisdom you need to focus on your life purpose and not on what people are saying or doing to you.
What is going on? Why do our children feel so lost, so alone and completely out of choices that involve living?
We as Christians have missed the boat when it comes to reaching and teaching our next generation about the love of God.
It is written in John 3:16 that: “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus our savior was killed and He died so we can have the best life.
We have to spread to word to our youth that regardless of what is going on in their lives, God, their creator and Father has a plan for their future.
What I am trying to say, is everyone else is tell our children, what to wear, how to look, how to act and think; what are we telling our children? Where are our messages of love and acceptance?
Now, to answer the question, about homosexual teens; God is definitely against homosexuality. All you have to do is read…….
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
Leviticus 18:22 - "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable."
We know what God says and we also know how Jesus taught us to treat people, with love and kindness. All we have to do (in kindness and love) is share the word of God and let God’s power complete the work. Offer the information, offer the salvation prayer and pray for their deliverance. Once you have done this, you have your part.
1 Corinthians 6:11 - "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
The bottom line is: each and everyone on the planet earth was designed by God for a specific purpose and plan. So, a course satan will try to stop God’s plans.
So, now you know you have a choice and that there is help available, what can you do now? Make a decision!
Decide if you want to stay where you are, (in misery) or you can chose to make a change and seek God’s purpose for your life.
Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3)
Once you start on the path of life that leads you towards your God given purpose and assignment, nothing will be able to stop you from fulfilling your destiny. Yes there will be obstacles, hindrances and distractions to deter you, slow you down and try to keep you from reaching your goals.
But, when problems happen (and they will) just remember who is on your side, who is sustaining you and whose mission you are fulfilling. God, the creator of heaven and earth, your father; will help you and ease your way. This means God will give you the wisdom and the tools you will need to succeed and to complete the mission He has given you.
Hopefully, you have decided to try God and if that is your decision, here are the steps>
1. Ask God for help, talk to Him like you would talk to a close friend that loves and cares for you.
2. Get a Bible or Google and read Romans 10: 8, 9, 10 and verse 13.
3. Ask God to give you wisdom and to help you understand what these scriptures mean.
4. Now, read Romans 10: 8, 9, 10 and verse 13, again.
GOD LOVES YOU, SIN SEPARATES PEOPLE FROM GOD, JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, YOU CAN RECEIVE JESUS NOW, AND KNOW GOD'S LOVE
5. Acknowledge in your heart that Jesus is Lord.
6. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised three days later.
7. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.
8. Repent of your sins and get baptized in the name of Jesus.
9. Now say the Salvation Prayer.
(Please note, do not expect shivers, a special glow or a tingle, because you are beginning your faith walk and….partial quote: As Christians, we walk by faith not by sight or feelings> 2 Corinthians 5:7: New International Version (©1984) We live by faith, not by sight. New Living Translation (©2007) For we live by believing and not by seeing. English Standard Version (©2001) for we walk by faith, not by sight.
The Salvation Prayer is a way to communicate your faith in God and His promises. The Salvation Prayer is not a ritual that requires specific words or acts. This prayer is a way of committing your life to Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. The following prayer is a guide for your first faith step.
Salvation Prayer
"God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus
Christ' precious and holy name. Amen."
If you decided to repent of your sins and receive Christ today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on our commitment.
- Get baptized as commanded by Christ.
- Tell someone else about your new faith in Christ.
- Spend time with God each day. It does not have to be a long period of time. Just develop the daily habit of praying to Him and reading His Word.
- Ask God to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible.
- Seek fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Develop a group of believing friends to answer your questions and support you.
- Find a local (Word*) church where you can worship God.
*A Word church is a church where the complete, unadulterated scriptures are taught and followed. You will recognize a Word church by the lessons the Minster teaches, the sermons will be filled with a minimum of eight to nine scriptures that explain and supports the lessons.
You are now born again, Hallelujah
Additional Information that may be helpful
The following list is from a site that offers help and resources for teens and families.
Signs that a teen may be considering suicide
- Talks about death and/or suicide (maybe even with a joking manner).
- Plans ways to kill him or herself.
- Expresses worries that nobody cares about him or her.
- Has attempted suicide in the past.
- Dramatic changes in personality and behavior.
- Withdraws from interacting with friends and family.
- Shows signs of depression.
- Shows signs of a substance abuse problem.
- Begins to act recklessly and engage in risk-taking behaviors.
- Begins to give away sentimental possessions.
- Spends time online interacting with people who glamorize suicide and maybe even form suicide pacts.
I pray this information is helpful, please share it with anyone you know who is experiencing bullying, teasing or are just plain miserable.
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