Do we go to heaven when we commit suicide?

Why is it that each time after someone committed suicide, people would say, "Rest in peace. XXX is in heaven with Jesus now, free of pain, depression and anxiety"?

Do we make a distinction between natural death versus the intentional act of self-destruction through suicide?

Are we emotional Christians who speak as one of the foolish women speaks, like Job’s wife? Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” (Job 2:10)

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24).

Do we worship God in spirit and truth or do we worship Him in emotions and walk by sight?  

Are the principalities and powers behind depression and anxiety enemies that cannot be defeated or is God not omnipotent?

These 3 months have been gruelling. But it is during this time that I find God so near. My tears became my food but still I chose God. I chose God because He is faithful. He has always proven Himself faithful. God is near because I drew near to him.

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.  Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up” (James 4:8-10)

We know God gives us life and only He can take away this life.

"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days..." (Deuteronomy 30)

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life (Job 33:4).

Elijah was definitely suicidal when he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!”

Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat.” Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. And the angel of the Lord came back the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” So he arose, and ate and drank; and he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights as far as Horeb, the mountain of God.

God spoke to him in a still small voice, gave him a new commission, and pointed out his faulty beliefs that he alone was zealous for the LORD, he alone was left, he was totally helpless as the enemies sought his life. The LORD said, “Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:1-18)

First, make sure we eat, drink and sleep well during times of crisis. Without taking care of ourselves physically, we cannot function well mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Then, is our spirit alive, under the authority and guidance of the Holy Spirit? Is our spirit cooperative with God?

Do we really believe Jesus and walk by faith, not by sight when He said, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Is God Lord of ALL? If He is not, then He is not God at all.

Do all these words sound like cliché or are they life-giving?

Is it a case of “you are special, you are victorious in Christ” but I’m not?

Who is talking to you at this moment?

If it’s God, why not His word? 

If it’s the voice of the thief, do you not know that,

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. Jesus came that we may have life, and that we may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

We don’t commit suicide. We choose life. That’s a command from God.

https://www.impact.com.sg/single-post/2017/07/11/Brittle-Bones-Wont-Break-Me

Life is about daring to TRY!

Lord, I pray that I will do what I preach, that I will be courageous to TRY!

Today's "weather" was exceptionally good, in contrast to the weather outside. Boy got 9/10 for excellent behaviour!

I agree that the Chinese cloze passage for P2 is hard. Nevertheless the rules still stand.

"不知道不知道不知道了不知道丽。。。" He read throughout the passage. He only recognised certain words from the textbook and the rest is 不知道.

I sat there, arms folded, trying very hard not to laugh, my encouraging eyes on him, to convey the message that I am serious about him filling in the 5 blanks, despite his many 不知道.

Think he got 3 correct. See? You don't need to be able to read all the words to be able to do your work!

The first try is never about getting the right answers. It is a test of perseverance, to try your very best even when you don't know. I am satisfied with wrong answers but I'm most annoying to every kid when I see a blank.

It's all about daring to try.

Life is not about knowing all the correct answers on the first try. It is about perseverance and the courage to try despite the many difficulties faced.

This is the skill that I pray that my boy would understand one day. I'm learning it day by day.

Already at 8 years old, he was reminiscing that I was fiercer to him in the beginning of the year because he was naughtier...now I'm nicer...

I looked and him and I'm like "wow"!

有前途!

Be consistent in valuing every life

This letter was sent to The Straits Times Forum but was not published.

As one who had attempted suicide in my twenties but is now fervent for life, it is heartbreaking to learn that more elderly are turning to suicide as the only choice to end their pain and struggles (Number of suicides committed by the elderly hits record high as Singapore population ages; 30 July).

In the intensive care unit after my suicide attempt, I saw the tears of my elderly father and my siblings. I lost my beloved mother through cancer but my family members nearly lost me when I tried to destroy this life which is not my own. What if those who had committed suicide had seen the tears of their loved ones? Would they still want to kill themselves?

Family members are meant to go through life’s challenges together. How have we fare in building strong families? Because I live, I owe it to the society to make a difference in the lives of people who are more disadvantaged than me.

My family circumstances have not changed much but my will to live is informed by my Christian faith. I no longer look at what others can do to make me happy and feel fulfilled but I gain joy and strength from sharing how the pain and trials of the past made me a better person today.

The most comprehensive system of helping the vulnerable cannot replace that emotional touch that we can offer to our loved ones as well as the one on the streets.

Building a culture of life is a continuous process throughout our lifetime. Every life is precious; from the unborn to the terminally ill. Our inconsistency in saying that one life is more precious than the other cannot convince our elderly that we treasure and honor them, especially when they are no longer seen as “useful” by a society that values materialism.

Let us encourage our elderly to run this race to the very end. Perseverance is a virtue that we desperately need in a culture where instant gratification is glorified.