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"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death." -2nd Corinthians 7:10 Peter had denied Christ, even cursed His holy name. Later, when Peter heard the cock crow three times, he remember that Jesus had foretold of these things. Peter wept bitterly and repented. Judas on the other hand had betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (about $10,000 today). Judas panicked when he fully thought about what he had done. Instead of repenting like Peter, Judas went and hung himself. These two individuals demonstrate the verse above. Peter had godly sorrow, but Judas had the sorrow of the world. The sorrow of the world eats at us like cancer until we lose our health, go nuts, or blow our brains out. Godly sorrow is simply being sorry to God for what we have done and asking Jesus to forgive us. There's always a second chance with God. I don't care how much you've messed up, God will work with you. "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." -Isaiah 1:18 There are many situations in life which can cause a person to feel overwhelmed to the point of wanting to commit suicide (the death of a loved one, being arrested and imprisoned, a spouse leaving, getting caught doing wrong, peer pressure, teenage pressures, etc.). In Judas' case it was guilt, his evil was exposed and he was overwhelmed with guilt. Judas could have been forgiven, but he instead foolishly hung himself. There is always a right way and a wrong way to deal with anything. Just lay everything out on the table before God in prayer. He promises to forgive you and to help you get your life together. You don't need to feel overwhelmed with sorrow and fear, just beg God to forgive you and then you do everything in your power to make things right. If there's nothing you can do about it or it is too late, then you must put the situation into God's hands and free your mind of something you cannot change. Forget the past, it is gone forever. Don't worry about the future, it may not be yours. Rather, lay up for yourself treasures in heaven by living for Jesus and the gospel's sake. You don't have to kill yourself. You can have "a life" (John 10:9-10). Killing yourself is not the best way to make the pain go away. Life is full of problems, emotions, miseries and frustrations. My best friend killed himself at age 22. It's been nearly 20 years since. I often wonder what kind of family he would have had. I think about all the good things which life has to offer that he forfeited by shooting himself. He had been drinking at the time and found his father's shotgun...not a good combination when your depressed to begin with. Just one more reason why I hate alcohol with all my heart. Life can be better friend, but the first step is to never give up on yourself! Trust me, time does heal ALL wounds. I know from experience. Country singer legend, Faron Young, killed himself at age 65. So sad. I wonder if he died in the Lord with his sins forgiven (or perhaps he die in his sins and go to hell). I surely hope he was a born-again Christian. Ernest Hemingway also killed himself, a legendary writer and author. It is sad to hear of someone committing suicide. Sadly, many teenagers commit suicide. The teen years are extremely difficult on young people. They're caught in limbo between childhood and adulthood. It can be very painful as a teenage, I know because I was one once. I spent quite a few tearful nights thinking of an Italian girl that didn't want anything to do with me. It hurts to be in love with someone who doesn't love you. It was very painful. That which does not kill you makes you stronger. But it means nothing if you quit on yourself and throw in the towel. We really are our own worst enemy at times. I'm not saying it's easy, I'm just saying don't give up! If you're at the end of your rope, then get a longer rope. If you've received the straw that breaks the camel's back, then get a stronger camel. Don't quit! Don't give up! You can make it! Suicide is a sin! No one should ever even talk about something so foolish as killing one's self. I hope these few words have encouraged you. I'll tell you, there have been times in my life where I just didn't want to live anymore. I wasn't contemplating suicide, I just didn't want to deal with life anymore. I didn't want to face another day. I hated life and everything about it. I just wanted to get as far away from everything as possible. I know what your feeling. Feel welcome to E-mail me. I don't check every day, so be patient. My hope is heaven, my faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps you have never found Christ and would like to become a born-again believer. If you like to be saved now, Click Here HELPFUL LINKS
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