L.I.V.E: An anti-suicide campaign
PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:05 am
The last time I checked the only dying called from Christians is our sins.
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death" (Romans 8:2 NASB).
Christ is Life Himself. You, as a Christian ought to know that suicide is NOT God's plan. CAA members have been asked to think of whether they'll feel sad if someone dies or kills themselves. Well, allow me to ask this to anyone here who is thinking of suicide.
Jesus went through terrible sufferings and death so that *you* can live. Do you dare to insult Jesus with your self-afflicted death?
Keep thinking.
Are you prepared for judgement? You escape your troubles and pain on earth. How sure are you that you won't face something far worse after death?
What would the whole world think if Christians were considering and committing suicide when troubles loom in their lives? How are we any different from non-believers then? Would they think that Jesus made any difference in our lives at all? Would you bring shame to Jesus's name since you claimed you're a Christian?
Will you blame CAA for your death or depression because no one paid enough attention to you then?
If you answer yes to the last question, I will rebuke you. It's ok to whine once in a while but it's not OK to wallow in self-pity for your whole life. It's not OK to expect everyone to understand or completely focus on your problems. Do you think you're the only one with problems? Do you think your pain and problems are unique, and no one else understands it? Do you subsconciously tell yourself, you'll only be happy when all your problems go away?
I used to think so too but God set me right. I was overwhelmed with stress and cried almost everyday last Spring semester. I went to my Christian brother and told him that I can't handle any more problems. Do you know what he said to me?
"You have too much pride. Stop being so selfish."
Boy was I shocked. No sir, I didn't want to hear this. I can't believe I heard those words. But as we studied His Word together, I felt the Spirit's conviction flow through my heart. Yes, I've focused on my problems and self-pitied myself. I kept thinking that no one has gone through my pain and I'm oh-so-unfortunate-someone-pls-kill-me. I forgot Jesus's suffering and God's goodness all around me. I forgot that Jesus understands anyone's pain on earth and will carry me through it all, only if I allowed Him to. I forgot that other ppl have problems as well and that the whole world does not revolve around selfish me. Worst of all, I forgot Christ's Promises of Hope and Life.
So, what happened to the victorious life Christ promised us?
We choose to kill it by focusing on our little problems in life and by self-pitying ourselves.
I don't know about you but I don't want to be held back by life's problems. God's intention for me was to live my life to the fullest, do His Will and to win over the problems I encounter. I will NEVER let anything else take away my life except God Himself when He calls me home. I hate suicide so much and I've always declared war against it. Whenever I feel like killing myself, I remind myself of God's great plans for me and all God's blessings upon me. When I think about that, suicide seems like a really stupid and pathetic option, meant for losers who just didn't want to trust God with their lives. Really, do you want to be a loser? Think about it.
Final point is, if you are relying on CAA to ease your pain or to solve your problems, you are gravely in error. CAA is not your medicine of your wounds and pains. God is the Ultimate Healer and Life Giver. And He wants your complete trust and reliance. CAA's only job is to try to lead you to Him. Don't expect anything else further.
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death" (Romans 8:2 NASB).
Christ is Life Himself. You, as a Christian ought to know that suicide is NOT God's plan. CAA members have been asked to think of whether they'll feel sad if someone dies or kills themselves. Well, allow me to ask this to anyone here who is thinking of suicide.
Jesus went through terrible sufferings and death so that *you* can live. Do you dare to insult Jesus with your self-afflicted death?
Keep thinking.
Are you prepared for judgement? You escape your troubles and pain on earth. How sure are you that you won't face something far worse after death?
What would the whole world think if Christians were considering and committing suicide when troubles loom in their lives? How are we any different from non-believers then? Would they think that Jesus made any difference in our lives at all? Would you bring shame to Jesus's name since you claimed you're a Christian?
Will you blame CAA for your death or depression because no one paid enough attention to you then?
If you answer yes to the last question, I will rebuke you. It's ok to whine once in a while but it's not OK to wallow in self-pity for your whole life. It's not OK to expect everyone to understand or completely focus on your problems. Do you think you're the only one with problems? Do you think your pain and problems are unique, and no one else understands it? Do you subsconciously tell yourself, you'll only be happy when all your problems go away?
I used to think so too but God set me right. I was overwhelmed with stress and cried almost everyday last Spring semester. I went to my Christian brother and told him that I can't handle any more problems. Do you know what he said to me?
"You have too much pride. Stop being so selfish."
Boy was I shocked. No sir, I didn't want to hear this. I can't believe I heard those words. But as we studied His Word together, I felt the Spirit's conviction flow through my heart. Yes, I've focused on my problems and self-pitied myself. I kept thinking that no one has gone through my pain and I'm oh-so-unfortunate-someone-pls-kill-me. I forgot Jesus's suffering and God's goodness all around me. I forgot that Jesus understands anyone's pain on earth and will carry me through it all, only if I allowed Him to. I forgot that other ppl have problems as well and that the whole world does not revolve around selfish me. Worst of all, I forgot Christ's Promises of Hope and Life.
So, what happened to the victorious life Christ promised us?
We choose to kill it by focusing on our little problems in life and by self-pitying ourselves.
I don't know about you but I don't want to be held back by life's problems. God's intention for me was to live my life to the fullest, do His Will and to win over the problems I encounter. I will NEVER let anything else take away my life except God Himself when He calls me home. I hate suicide so much and I've always declared war against it. Whenever I feel like killing myself, I remind myself of God's great plans for me and all God's blessings upon me. When I think about that, suicide seems like a really stupid and pathetic option, meant for losers who just didn't want to trust God with their lives. Really, do you want to be a loser? Think about it.
Final point is, if you are relying on CAA to ease your pain or to solve your problems, you are gravely in error. CAA is not your medicine of your wounds and pains. God is the Ultimate Healer and Life Giver. And He wants your complete trust and reliance. CAA's only job is to try to lead you to Him. Don't expect anything else further.
"Come to Jesus and live!"
*claps*
AMEN!:jump: What a blessing to read what you wrote. 
