So, today, we’re going to talk about suicide. Why? Because suicide is a serious problem among teenagers. Most likely, you have heard of someone who has committed suicide. Maybe you even knew someone who committed suicide. Or, worse yet, you yourself may have thought of committing suicide.
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According to a report issued by the World Health Organization in 2014, suicide is the number one cause of death worldwide among older teenage girls. That means suicide is a pretty big problem, and we need to talk about it.
Why do teens commit suicide? The main reason is that they have lost all hope. Why have they lost all hope? Because they don’t think their lives have meaning.
Why don’t they think their lives have meaning? Well, one big reason is that they’ve been taught the theory of evolution that says we come from monkeys. And, if a teen believes she comes from a monkey, she’ll never feel important and special.
The truth is that you are made in the image of God. That means you have great, great worth. It means you have a special purpose, a purpose no one else can fulfill but you.
You did not come from a monkey, no matter what your biology teacher taught you in school. You were created directly by God. You are not an animal. You are a human being.
God put you on this earth for a reason. You have great value in His eyes, and He has special plans for your life. He says so in Jeremiah 29:11: “My plans for you are for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
God wants you to have hope, and He wants you to have a good future. That hope and that good future come only from knowing Jesus Christ and developing a deep relationship with Him. No matter what is going on in your life, Jesus is there for you.
So, if thoughts of suicide come your way, realize that they are coming from Satan. Realize that suicide is the biggest cop-out in the world.
If you’re feeling depressed, talk to someone about how you’re feeling. If you don’t have anyone to talk to, write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. I’ll be happy to listen.
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Source cited: http://www.prb.org/Publications/Articles/2014/adolescent-suicide.aspx
If you enjoyed this post, please tell your teenage girlfriends about the Gabriel Girls. Thanks!
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