Always Loved

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

 Romans 5:8

In 2024, Suicide was responsible for 48,824 deaths in the United States alone.  Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death overall and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34.

Globally, the World Health Organization estimates 727,000 people die by suicide each year and that it is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.

The leading cause of suicide is untreated depression with approximately 90% of individuals who commit suicide are because they are depressed.  The top 15 reasons behind suicide today are:

•Mental Illness                

•Trauma                            

•Bullying

•Personality Disorders

•Drug Addiction

•Eating Disorders

•Unemployment

•Loneliness

•Relationship Problems

•Genetics or Family History of Suicide

•Philosophical Desire/Existential Crisis

•Terminal Illness

•Chronic pain

•Financial Problems

•Prescription Drugs

To sum it all up, suicide stems from HOPELESSNESS.  A feeling that there is no way out and that you are all alone.  To think that you are not loved.

Friend, I want you to know that you ARE loved!  You always have been and you always will be.

You are loved by the One Who truly knows what Real Love is; and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  Words of Jesus, John 3:16

When I read John 3:16, I insert my name where it says 'world.'  

For God so loved TRACY, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but everlasting life.

He loves you too.

Turn from your sin...

    And turn to Christ...

        He is here waiting for you...

            But that's just me!

If you, or a family member or friend are suffering from suicidal thoughts, there are people who can help you.  You can dial 988 and speak to someone who can help you right at this very moment. Reach out to a friend, your Pastor, someone.  

Choose Life.

"You have always been perfectly loved."  Rachael Lampa