You Are Loved, Needed, and Cherished

I know you feel like your life has no meaning. That the stress, confusion, and relentless thoughts will never leave you. I know you’ve convinced yourself that the people you love might be better off without you. That your dreams feel out of reach, and giving up seems like the only way out.

Life does have its bitter days—sometimes downright sour. I won’t pretend otherwise. But as someone who has walked through those same tormenting thoughts, reliving my failures, mistakes, and the moments I gave into my sinful nature, I want to tell you this: THE LORD JESUS is faithful.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

Suicide is not the answer. You are loved—more deeply than you can imagine. Though it might not feel like it, you would be missed far beyond what you can comprehend. The dark voices urging you to depart—they’re liars. They know you have a purpose. They know you matter. And they fear what you’ll become when you break free from their grip.

I’ve been to the edge. I’ve stood there, peering into the abyss more times than I’d care to admit. Yet every single time, it was THE LORD JESUS who pulled me back.

"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)

He helped me see through the lies, the destructive thoughts, and the voices that sound like truth but are nothing more than deceit from spirits who want to extinguish your light. Because make no mistake—you are a light.

"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your FATHER in Heaven." (Matthew 5:14,16)

And if you allow THE LORD JESUS to bring you through this, your light will shine so brightly that others battling the same war will be drawn to it. They will see hope in you, and through you, they will find freedom.

So, dear child of GOD, know this: you are not alone. Many have stood on the edge and returned, only to cherish the life they once wanted to end.

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)

You are wanted, needed, cherished, and above all, loved by our FATHER in Heaven. Through THE LORD JESUS, the One who would leave the 99 to find the one, you are seen.

"What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’" (Luke 15:4-6)

And you, my beloved brother, my beloved sister, are that one.