Take your problems to God in prayer

Fri, May 11. 2012

Editor: Much sympathy is extended to the families of those who lost their loved ones tragically by means of suicide. When tragedies like these occur, the pain is hard to bear and it requires lots of support from friends and relatives for the families of these victims to pull it through.{{more}}

While many persons are very critical of persons taking their own lives, the person suffering to the point of wanting to take his or her own life is the one who feels the pain. Thus it is important that we learn lessons from this occurrence. A person may be suicidal, but yet carries a smile and appears to be normal, for that person will not let anyone know his/her plan if that person has reached the point of committing suicide.

It brings to the forefront the need for strong families. For when there is a strong family there would be trust, good communication and love. Many times, the suicidal person feels there is no hope and sees no hope. A good understanding is needed in these cases and being there for them is also of importance. Not trying to lecture the individual, but simply being a friend and giving a good listening ear, while at the same time showing understanding and empathy.

Interestingly, the three suicides occurred in about a week and their ages all ended with 6. The ages were: 16, 26, and 36. There are those who will say it is significant, for it shows the mark of the beast with 666. Be that as it may, we should never rule out the possibility of demonic activity in these cases. Nor can we rule out the possibility of lack of support and help when it was required. Sometimes we see a person has a problem, but we are of the view that he or she would pull through and hoping for the best. While that is commendable, it is important that if we have a loved one suffering emotionally or otherwise from a hard circumstance, that we give them moral support by being there for them and also let them get professional help.

The most important thing however to understand is that God loves everyone and is willing to be our friend if we allow him. He cares and can help us in our problems so that we don’t have to suffer alone. We can take our problems to Him in prayer.

Let’s continue to pray for this nation. God bless.

Kennard King