The word I'm sure brings up different emotions in a lot of people here. Being that this is a suicideforum... I'm guessing mostly negative. There are so many times I've felt abandoned by God... or how could there be a God with so much suffering? Why would he allow us to suffer?
But...
I have been feeling less suicidal over the past couple of weeks. And I think it is because I have been trying to bring God into my life more. Meditate more. I spend a lot of my time alone, and I tell myself, "Wherever I am, God is with me," and it comforts me.
I've been reading the Bible, Alcoholics Anonymous, Buddhist texts, all spiritual texts. With an open mind, I have really been comforted by these stories. And when my faith is low, I can see that it has helped these people, and if it has helped them, why can it not help me?
So anyway, praying has helped me and made me feel less alone. Keep an open mind, and it may be a way for previous atheists/agnostics to find some comfort. I know I was an atheist for a long time.
all my love :heart:
But...
I have been feeling less suicidal over the past couple of weeks. And I think it is because I have been trying to bring God into my life more. Meditate more. I spend a lot of my time alone, and I tell myself, "Wherever I am, God is with me," and it comforts me.
I've been reading the Bible, Alcoholics Anonymous, Buddhist texts, all spiritual texts. With an open mind, I have really been comforted by these stories. And when my faith is low, I can see that it has helped these people, and if it has helped them, why can it not help me?
So anyway, praying has helped me and made me feel less alone. Keep an open mind, and it may be a way for previous atheists/agnostics to find some comfort. I know I was an atheist for a long time.
all my love :heart: