08/16/2026
From The Pastor’s Desk
SUICIDAL IDEATIONS
Since the ages past and even now, many people had attempted committing su***de for one reason or the other. Anyway, su***de is an attempt to harm oneself with an intent to end one’s life, most especially when one is having a feeling of guilt, shame or being a burden to others.
When Ahitophel discovered that his advice against David had not been followed due to Hushai’s influence and knowing that the revolt would fail, he returned to his home town of Glion and hanged himself. 2nd Samuel 17:23.
Saul the king of Israel asked his armor bearer to kill him but he refused, so Saul fell on his own sword and when the armor bearer saw that Saul died, he also fell on his own sword and died. 1st Samuel 31:4-5 In a similar scenario, Judas who betrayed Jesus saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse, returned the money he collected, saying “I HAVE SINNED” and went ahead to hang himself. Matthew 27:3-5
Asides these biblical examples, incessant health issues, bipolar, depression, psychosis, schizophrenia or summarily, mental illness may cause someone to feel suicidal.
In addition, we should realize that mental problems and hallucinations feed on the attention you give to them. The more you pay attention to them, the stronger they become.
If you ignore them, they lose their control and finally vanish.
On the other hands, loss of job, collapse of one’s business, bankruptcy, victimization and inability to stand up to one’s responsibilities in the family may bring about low esteem, and one may have suicidal ideations.
Remember that your life doesn’t belong to you, it is sacred and precious and freely given to you by your maker. If you take it, you will end up in eternal perdition.
NOTE:
A situation like this may arise in our lives, don’t ever try to work out problems by yourself, pray, read the words of God, talk to trusted friends and relatives, relax, go for walk, laugh, breath deeply, think positively and profoundly and invite God into your situation.
PRAYER:
*Lord, don’t let me end my life in shame.
*Father, do not allow the circumstances of life defeat me.
By Pastor FAFFY
CAC HELP MINISTRY
USA & Africa