“There are few things we can be certain of in life, in this world. We can be sure that there will be despair, regret, and pain. We can be sure that until the bitter end we will always hope. We can also be certain that if there is no love, no truth to offer purpose or meaning, then there is no purpose... But we know there is meaning, or else all we’re feeling during our mourning would not feel so real; this is meaningful.”
~N. Moore
“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to
man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you
are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that
you will be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
Nowhere in the bible does it say God will not “give you
more than you can handle”, it says “No temptation… beyond what you’re able.”
Temptation: desire for something bad, a desire or craving
for something, especially something considered wrong. 2. The incitement of
desire or craving in somebody. 3. Somebody or something that tempts somebody.
Any and every psychologist in the world could tell you
that a suicidal person does not desire to die… They desire to live, but the
world becomes too much for some, and at the particular moment of hopelessness
they may give in. When someone commits suicide they are not giving in to
temptation… they’re simply tired… so very tired.
“At 27 years of
age, Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose
sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many,” Warren, the popular author
of The Purpose Driven Life, said in the letter. “Unfortunately, he
also suffered from mental illness resulting in deep depression and suicidal
thoughts.”
"I'll never
forget how, many years ago, after another approach had failed to give relief,
Matthew said, 'Dad, I know I'm going to heaven. Why can't I just die and end
this pain?' but he kept going for another decade."
“He that loveth his life shall lose
it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
John 12:25
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