A Prayer

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The message in below is from my friend who sent this to me. Her Mother and My ex

committed suicide, we know what it's like to be left behind and perhaps some of

you do as well. Her message pretty much says it all. Nothing really for me to

add, except maybe, please pass this to your friends and family. There may be

someone out there who hasn't voiced their thoughts of contempt, and this could

be what turns them around.

~Tommie

We all know someone who has committed suicide or even we have personally thought

about it. I know from my own experiences that the holidays are the worst. If

you or someone you know even mentions the thought of suicide please give them

this prayer or better yet pray for them and do a kind act for them. If it is

you....remember how much Jesus loves you and that His birthday is soon...no

problem is that bad in our eyes for someone to commit suicide but the person who

attempts and/or succeeds did and we must not judge what they did. Here is the

prayer and I am standing in for those who have committed suicide as we know you

were desperate.....

Prayer for One Who Contemplates Suicide

O God of eternal life,

bless all who contemplate

taking their own life.

Grant them peace

from the internal fears and doubts,

from the turmoil of failures,

from the pain and suffering

in their souls.

Endow them with hope

for the days ahead,

courage them to make new beginnings,

and love to strengthen

their resolve to live.

Amen.

- Vienna Cobb

~Tommie