L.I.V.E: An anti-suicide campaign

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L.I.V.E: An anti-suicide campaign

Postby Mave » 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.


"Come to Jesus and live!"
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Postby inkhana » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:09 am

Excellent, excellent, Mave. I wish I'd had that a few years ago to slap me straight.


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Postby Aka-chan » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:25 am

Wow. Thanks for that Mave; it's definitely something to think about and remember!
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Postby RoyalWing » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:08 am

Go Mave!! ^O^

You've encouraged me, I hope this thread gets to more people too!!
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Postby jonman » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:29 am

Mave right on i never thought of it like that i never thought of killing myself but man u chaned what i though of it lol!!!
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Postby Lynx » Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:59 pm

amen, mave!
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Postby Heart of Sword » Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:58 pm

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Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids

Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity

I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!

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Postby Debitt » Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:59 pm

Ever since I found the CAA, I've looked at it as a place that would help me in my walk with God and a place where God can reveal Himself to me through the other member's messages. More than once I've come here with a dilemma or a heartache and found a thread that God used to lead me. This is one of those thread's.

Thank-you for posting this Mave, I really needed it.
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Postby Swordguy » Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:04 pm

here is a verse that goes with what mave said here

I remind myself of God's great plans for me and all God's blessings upon me.


Jeremiah 29
11 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.

The Lord does have a plan for you but the enemy does to his plan is.

John 10
9I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[1] He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
11"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Gods plan is for you to live life to its fullest not to wollow in self pity. but the enemy want to take you out of Gods plan any way posible and if you kill yourself, or worry about your probleams and not trust God, you have just let him win.

Trust God give hijm your faith and time and he will direct your paths.
I used to "Follow" Him because i had to....now i would give everything to follow Him.

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Postby JediSonic » Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:40 pm

Great testimony, mave!

Just wondering, does L.I.V.E. stand for anything?
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Postby RoyalWing » Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:03 pm

I was wondering that too?
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:11 pm

Thank you for following the Spirit's leading Mave. :hug: AMEN!:jump: What a blessing to read what you wrote. ;)

Swordguy, great verses too.:thumbsup:

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You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


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