Glimmer of Hope in your Darkest Hour
Whatever challenges you are facing right now, there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you are in the thick of the deepest despair of your life, there is a candle flame glistening brightly in the darkness. Do you recall these words ‘every cloud has a silver lining?. What do these phrases have in common? They convey the message of hope in the face of hopelessness and despondency.
During the deepest, darkest and most painful period of life, I encountered a friend who sticks closer today than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). A friend who promised me that He would never leave me nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5). A friend who was my advocate, who prayed for me and argued my case in the heavenly courts (1 John 2:1) . A friend who instilled hope in me, who dared me to ask and it shall be given unto me, to seek and I shall find, to knock and the door shall be opened to me. For everyone one who asks, receives and the one who seeks finds. (Matthew 7:7). This friend, was my first love and my mentor. He encouraged me and is still encouraging me today in using my gifts and talents (Matthew 25:14 -3) When I was sick, He healed me and gave me life. He was the source of my peace. When I was anxious and experienced, He reassured me not to worry and not to allow my heart to be troubled. (Matthew 6:25–34). He taught me how to pray. He gave me the strength to forgive others (Matthew 6:14). His parental love and guidance warned me not to judge others. (Matthew 7:1–6). He gave me a divine purpose for my life and I credit Him for giving me this message of hope which I am sharing with the world today. I want to pay tribute today to my friend and my brother. He laid down His life for me that I may live. He was crucified on the cross, so that I may not perish. I am proud to call Jesus Christ of Nazareth my friend, my brother and my Lord today. He is my living Savior. He is so real and alive to me today. I would not be where I am today if I had not met Jesus or invited him into my heart as my precious Lord and Savior. I don’t think even think I would even be here writing this blog today without Him. The best decision I made in my life was to invite Jesus into my life as my Lord and Savior. I did this by praying the following simple yet powerful prayer. My life has never been the same. Thousands upon thousands of people over 2000 years have encountered this Jesus who has healed people from sickness and disease. You may be wondering what has all this has to do with Suicide Prevention. Jesus has set people free throughout generations from thoughts of suicide, anguish and despair. Do you know what? He is still saving lives today. Since knowing Him, there have been times that I have messed up. I am human after all. I’m not perfect. He has picked me up, been gracious and shown his loving kindness towards me as I have held His right hand as I have journeyed through life. Jesus has literally brought people out of the darkness into His marvelous light. May I take the honor and privilege to introduce you to Him today? Will you pray the following salvation prayer with me today? May you encounter hope, breakthrough, peace, eternal love and restoration upon your decision to pray the following salvation prayer with me today. Cast all your worries, your and burdens onto him today. He cares for you. Come as you are to Him — warts and all. You don’t need to perfect and get yourself together. Come just as you are. You are loved with an everlasting love.
