I have been a Christian for a little over 10 years now and I find that the more stressful life becomes the more I want to die. I dont want to kill myself. I want to go home to heaven and get away from this world. My life is really not that bad but heaven just sounds so much bettter. I even get depressed sometimes because I'm not dead yet. This is really selfish because I am married with 4 kids. Of course this adds a bit of stress to the situation. I just wanted to throw this out and see what people thought.
2006-10-17 01:07:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
We all have those days. We get homesick from time to time. Take time to relax and remember that our Father knows best and obviously still has work for you to do. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
2006-10-17 01:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need medication for your obvious depression.
Also, ask yourself this question: "what if there is no Heaven and death is just death?" That could actually be the case, you know.
And if your faith is so good, how come you're feeling this way? Isn't your "personal relationship with Jesus" supposed to give you happiness and the strength to keep on keepin' on? Isn't that supposed to "work a miracle in your life" and give you true happiness? And if not, then what? Suicide? Sounds ridiculous to me. You need to live life as if there's nothing after it; as if it's all you're going to get. Leave Heaven and its existence/nonexistence for after you die.
2006-10-17 08:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without trying to dispel your belief in heaven, I think God would not want you to throw away your life on earth prematurely. Also as you say, you have a family to take care of and I am sure your children would be devastated if you left this life before your time.
2006-10-17 08:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all long to reach heaven, but there are things God wants us to do first. A friend and I kid about going home. I keep saying I want to go right after I make my confession. (I'm catholic). I've been through some pretty tough times and I've always been stronger after it was over. We all need to fight the good fight here. Don't get discouraged. You say you don't want to kill yourself, but that could change; Please talk to your pastor about this problem. He will be able to point you in the right direction to talk to a professional about this. Your kids need you and will be devastated if you die. God gave them to you, but they belong to Him. Do the best thing you can for them. Stay alive and take care of them. Stay in their lives. I think we all want to hear those words, "Well done,good and faithful servant." We can't hear them if we haven't done it. I'll lbe praying for you.
2006-10-17 08:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by stargazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to look at life as a percious gift, you also have 4 children which is percious in its self. maybe you need some time for yourself, some peace, not necessary heaven. try and talk to someone you trust as this will help lighten your mood. but you should feel blessed, maybe just not yet as you are being obstructed but in time you will.
2006-10-17 08:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by crazycase2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just one of the many tricks of satan. Trying to make you think about yourself. Put your eyes upon Jesus, Look straight in His beautiful face, And the things of this world will grow strangely dim... Keep your eyes on the LORD. His will is for you to have an abundant life not just in heaven but here on earth as well. Seek His will for your life!
2006-10-17 08:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by yourdayscoming 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What happens when U find out there in nothing after death & no heaven & it was all a ploy just to get all people to live with out the strongest killing all the weakest people on earth. I guess it wouldn't matter to u, just matters to everyone U leave behind.
2006-10-17 08:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not selfish. You are depressed. Make an appointment with a counsler ASAP or talk with your pastor. If you are in a crisis call 1-800-SUICIDE. They have counslers that are available 24hrs. I will be praying for you.
2006-10-17 08:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are depressed... You are using religion as a way to say it's okay to die before your time... See a doctor now and tell him what you've told us...
Your death now would utterly destroy your children... That would be very cruel. They need you to stay the distance for them...
2006-10-17 08:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See? This is why I object to so called "Christians". It DOES sound selfish! I think God intends us to go to him when he is ready to take us, not when we feel like it on a whim. You better talk to your pastor about this! Or a mental health professional.
2006-10-17 08:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋