A Worried Friend Wrote: OK HERE IT GOES... YESTERDAY I WAS TALKING TO ONE OF MY FRIEDNS WHO IS A GUY AND HE IS 20... HE TOLD ME THAT HE WAS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE THEN LATER THAT NIGHT I WAS TALKING TO MY EX WHO IS MY AGE & HE SAID THAT HE WAS CLOSE TO COMMITTING SUICDE THIS WEEKEND BUT HIS COUSIN STOPPED HIM BUT HE WAS STILL THINKING ABOUT IT... I BEGGED BOTH OF THEM NOT TO BUT THEY BOTH SEEMED PRETTY SET ON DOING IT....
WHAT DO I DO?!?!
I DONT WANT TO LOSE 2 OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS!!!!
Response: Jesus said,"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full - John 10:10
The enemy is trying to destroy your friends. He is attacking their minds and emotions. Your friends may want to give up because they do not realize that God has a plan for their lives.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me."
Suicide is a very serious matter. I would suggest if you haven't already, check up on your friends to confirm that they have not followed through with a suicide attempt. Your friends seem to be suffering from poor emotional health and may be having problems coping with life events. They need intervention.
You should immediately speak to one of their family members or tell someone close to them that will help them seek counsel from a doctor. Here is a national suicide hotline that you or friends can call toll free/24 hours/7 days a week. 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255.
However, before you do anything pray and intercede on behalf of your friends. Ask God to help you make the right decision and lead you to the right person to talk to on their behalf. Ask Him to give you the words to speak to both your friends and the people that you are seeking help from.
Do not try to carry this burden on your own. If your friends told you that they are thinking of committing suicide then there is still hope, because they told you. It may be their cry for help. So pray for God's guidance and wisdom while you seek help from family members and professionals.
You and your friends are in our prayers. Please keep us posted. God bless you.
Trophy of Grace
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