How can this one Biblical principal of grace save lives?
A person often chooses suicide because they believe that there is no other choice, there is no hope, they are worthless, no one would miss them, they have nothing to live for or a combination of these beliefs.
Suicide is often a brash decision. In most cases all it takes to prevent a suicide is one conversation and a tiny ounce of hope. This is one reason why suicide hot lines are so beneficial.
One example of grace is taking the weird kid in your class out for coffee or sitting by him at lunch. This would show them that someone cares.
If you decided to talk to this "weird" kid during lunch and get to know him, you could show him that that you do care. By asking questions about him you can show that you think he is valuable (not worthless).
At the end of this conversation asking your new friend if you can sit by him tomorrow at lunch will give him something to hope for the next day. They now have a reason to live one more day.
By showing someone the alternatives side to suicide (and suicidal ideation) you can help save their life.
Let's learn more about GRACE and how to use it everyday to save lives or at the very least, make new friends...
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