[h=3]John 10:10-11[/h]New American Standard Bible (NASB)
[SUP]10 [/SUP]The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep."
Since I was fairly young, about 13-14, I've dealt with suicidal thoughts. I knew that I'd never carry them out, but your thoughts, regardless of whether you carry them out or not, hold a great deal over you, and if you think negatively, you become miserable. You feel lifeless. Hopeless. Worthless.
It's not like I've had a terrible life. I have a mom and dad who love the Lord and love me. Grandparents on both sides who love the Lord and love me. I go to church on a regular basis. Yet somehow, it didn't seem to be enough. Probably because it wasn't.
But two weeks before I turned 15, I had a drastic change in my life. I went to a concert at my sister's college, and I walked out of that door changed. The depression was gone for 2 weeks after that. But it did come back. It was easier to say no to it, at least for a while. Last year was hard for me, because I had acceptance issues in my youth group and stuff, and started not getting along with my parents very well (which most of that was on me). A couple of times I just thought, "Why doesn't God just strike me down already or something??" but, at the same time, I have been constantly reminded of John 10:10. Jesus came that I could have life. For so long I felt dead, and JESUS is the only person that can remedy that. So I keep reminding myself of this verse. That Jesus came to give life. And I don't think He just meant spiritual life. I think He meant emotional and even physical, too.
I believe this means, that the guilt, the depression, and suicidal thoughts I've or others have had, they were crucified with Christ, along with the rest of our sins. They don't have to have a hold on us. The only power they have is the power we give them. DON'T give it to them.Life and death are in the power of not only the words we speak, but the WORDS WE THINK.
The Lord IS near to the broken hearted, and HE CAN AND WILL save those who are crush in spirit.
I hope and pray that whoever needs to see this, does.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep."
Since I was fairly young, about 13-14, I've dealt with suicidal thoughts. I knew that I'd never carry them out, but your thoughts, regardless of whether you carry them out or not, hold a great deal over you, and if you think negatively, you become miserable. You feel lifeless. Hopeless. Worthless.
It's not like I've had a terrible life. I have a mom and dad who love the Lord and love me. Grandparents on both sides who love the Lord and love me. I go to church on a regular basis. Yet somehow, it didn't seem to be enough. Probably because it wasn't.
But two weeks before I turned 15, I had a drastic change in my life. I went to a concert at my sister's college, and I walked out of that door changed. The depression was gone for 2 weeks after that. But it did come back. It was easier to say no to it, at least for a while. Last year was hard for me, because I had acceptance issues in my youth group and stuff, and started not getting along with my parents very well (which most of that was on me). A couple of times I just thought, "Why doesn't God just strike me down already or something??" but, at the same time, I have been constantly reminded of John 10:10. Jesus came that I could have life. For so long I felt dead, and JESUS is the only person that can remedy that. So I keep reminding myself of this verse. That Jesus came to give life. And I don't think He just meant spiritual life. I think He meant emotional and even physical, too.
I believe this means, that the guilt, the depression, and suicidal thoughts I've or others have had, they were crucified with Christ, along with the rest of our sins. They don't have to have a hold on us. The only power they have is the power we give them. DON'T give it to them.Life and death are in the power of not only the words we speak, but the WORDS WE THINK.
The Lord IS near to the broken hearted, and HE CAN AND WILL save those who are crush in spirit.
I hope and pray that whoever needs to see this, does.
