What Stops Us From Choosing Life?

One would think that it would be obvious to want to choose life, and the peace that goes along with asking God to intervene in our lives, but it isn't always that easy. Depending on what stage a person is in, on there downward slope to suicide, determines what inner resources they have left in their spirit to pull themselves off of the path they are on. I have listed 5 possible causes, but there may be more. If you are reading this page and you are in crisis, with your life in the balance, I urge you to call one of the Prayer Lines to help you see the hope that there is in your situation, and to formally ask God, in faith, to help you. Your life is of infinite value to God, and to your friends and family. May the truth of God's love now quiet your heart as you make that call. Thank you. - J.

Physically Tired
One of the reasons a person has trouble reaching out at the last moment is that they are physically exhausted after weeks, months or years of fighting the battle raging within their hearts. They would honestly like nothing more than to pick up that telephone and speak with someone, but the hopelessness associated with fighting the lies that are tripping them up, have tapped them emotionally dry. Dear friend, if this is you, I ask you to make one more attempt at asking for help. What ever the reason that has brought you to this point, know that God can resolve it ,and even use it to enrich your life. Bring God the broken pieces of your life so He can put your life back together again. The absolute peace that comes through faith in God and His Word is something each person can know, and it is wonderful.

Pride
One of the biggest hindrances to getting help is our pride. As we go through life, we get used to living our lives by what we think is right. As we go along, we come to a dead end, and we realize that we weren't as smart as we thought we were. When this happens we have a choice to make. Either we reach out to a hand of somebody who is stronger then us or we waste everything we've ever learned and enjoyed, by choosing to end our lives. Don't let pride stop you from reaching out. It's all part of living, and growing. Once you reach out for help, and you get strong again, then you become available to help somebody else who needs a helping hand. Did you think you could go through life and not need help? Some people do, but most can't. Don't lean too heavily on yourself. Did somebody hurt you so bad at one point in your life, that you built a wall around your heart so that you would never get hurt again? That wall that was supposed to protect you, is the very thing that is stopping you from reaching out to the help you need. Why don't you break down that wall, and make a move toward life. Pick up the telephone and dial one of the phone numbers on our prayer line page, and tell somebody you need to know how to start again. Then don't take life so seriously next time. In some ways it is like a game, we keep playing until we win. It's your turn, why don't you pick up the 'dice' and roll again.

Fear
Another reason that stops people from choosing life, is fear. Many people become convinced that they will never overcome their fears, and they chuck it all. They don't realize that fear has no power but what we give it. They don't know that with faith, they can achieve perfect, blessed peace. That they can achieve a standard of living that few people ever experience, because it is seldom sought for in the right place. If fear is the motivator for your decision to end your life, I ask you to give me an hour of your time, so I can show you how fear can be eliminated from your life. If it is the motivator, contact me and we will chat. But until then take a few minutes now and call somebody at one of the the prayer lines, and tell them you are making a fresh start at conquering your fears. They will encourage you to keep making positive steps. And together we will see this problem of fear resolved.

How To Conquer Fear

Selfishness
Another reason people end their lives is because of selfishness. If selfishness is the motivator for your final act, I assure you, you do not want to face the consequences of this action. I'd like you to ask yourself a question: In what way did selfishness hinder my decision-making process throughout my life? If it has done so greatly, I invite you to try life again, with an attitude of generosity. It is only in giving, that we truly receive. Generosity, indeed, has it's own rewards. If you'd be open to trying life again with this attribute, I invite you to contact me, and call one of the prayer lines, and together we will show you how great life can be as a giver, rather than a taker.

Self-Hatred
Another big reason people end their lives is because of self-hatred. Life becomes unbearable when you come to the realization that perhaps you are not as good as you thought you were. Our anxieties, over time, cause us to make poor decisions without us knowing it. Then one day the truth hits you, and it is a very hard pill to swallow. Can I give you a few truths to consider? You are only human. Humans make mistakes. You were born into an imperfect family that made mistakes. You grew up in a community of imperfect people. You live and work in a world where people make mistakes. You can't get around it, mistakes are a part of life. So you are not as good as you thought you were, is that any reason to take your own life? I don't think it is. Your life is valuable, your knowledge is valuable, and it can help someone. For the sake of the next person who comes along and needs what you know, will you try again? God would like you to try again. It's not His will that you end your own life. Will you give the world another chance to make it work? There is somebody at the other end of one of the prayer lines on our Prayer Line page who would like to encourage you. Give them a call, tell them you've been focusing too much on the negative aspects of yourself, and that you want to begin seeing and applying the positive aspects of your life. And then, if you think there is something to this thing called faith, send us an email, and we'll chat. We'll do all we can to see things change in your life. There are others who care, we'll hook you up with them and your life will never be the same. You have my word. Make the next move.  - Joseph
 

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