On Tuesday, we discussed the first five reasons why committing suicide never the answer. If you missed the first post, please read it now or after you finish this post.

In this post, we are continuing on with the last five reasons. So, here we go…

Generally, it’s not as bad as you think

When one contemplates attempting or committing suicide, it is because, in his/her mind, life is as bad as it could possibly be. They see no hope and no way out. In a time like this, the following verse proves imperative to remember. John 16:33 assures, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus himself tells us that everyone will experience trouble, but Jesus has overcome every problem you will ever face.

There’s a hymn that I love that states, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face, and the things of Earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.” Have you taken your focus off Jesus? Think on Him and miraculously, the peace, as promised in the verse mentioned above, will come.

Your legacy will be a tragedy

Robin Williams was deemed one of the funniest men in Hollywood. He had adoring fans, an illustrious career, and success by every measure of the world’s standards. After committing suicide, millions mourned. Although his accomplishments are many, they are now marred by tragedy.  People will never be able to watch his works again without thinking of his tragic death.

When someone commits suicide, all that’s left is tragedy; never celebration.

It won’t “teach them a lesson”

In 13 Reasons Why, the protagonist records 13 tapes to each person who was a “reason” she was committing suicide.

Listen to me right now, if you or anyone you know thinks that taking your own life will “show” a bully, ex-boyfriend, or mean person, or make him/her feel bad, IT WON’T DO IT. They won’t feel sorry about it, and they won’t see your death as any sort of lesson. They’ll think you’re stupid for taking your own life and continue to bully. An ex-boyfriend may feel bad, but he will move on with his life and continue to date.

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All you’ll be doing is leaving devastation behind for those who actually care about you, and speaking of which…

Your family will be devastated

After her suicide attempt, I sat across the room from a young girl, looked her straight in the face, with tears welling up, and told her how much I loved her and how devastated I would have been if she had taken her own life. So did every person at our “intervention.”

I cannot fathom the depths of emotional pain I would have carried for the rest of my life if her plan had succeeded. I’m actually going to have to stop writing before I cry all over my computer desk, again.

As I mentioned in the first post, suicide kills more than just you. It kills a piece of everyone who cares about you.

You’re throwing away your future

I know that problems can seem insurmountable as a teenager. Mix in the hormones and relationships and it can be overwhelming at times. You have to remember that your life is just beginning. When you graduate, you can move out and make your own life.

That may seem like an eternity from now, but I assure you it isn’t. Teenagers who commit suicide are throwing away the rest of the amazing life they could build for themselves. Think of the amazing future you could have one day. Do you really want to throw it all away?

In Closing

If you are having suicidal thoughts, PLEASE TELL SOMEONE!! You don’t have to suffer alone and there are those who can help you get on the road to recovery.

Also, download our “13 Promises of God for the Hard Times.” Read them everyday. Cut them into strips and hang them in your locker, bathroom, bedroom, binder, car,- anywhere you look often. Filling your mind with God’s truth will help the negative thoughts vanish. You can’t think about the goodness of God and have negative thoughts at the same time. I promise!

Please know that you are greatly loved and that committing suicide is never the answer to what you’re facing. YOU ARE LOVED. Period.

If you haven’t read part one, you can access it here.

Thanks again for reading, and PLEASE share with anyone you think needs to read this.

Love to all,

Sarah