Sharon,

That's a very good way of looking at things.  I have watched your pattern of
thinking change in the years we have known each other and I am very proud of
where you are in Christ right now.

Phil.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: Suicide is dying?


> Phil,
>
> This is a timely message.  I learned last night that a 17-year-old boy who
> lived not to far from my parents, I believe, and Judy thinks he came from
a
> Baptist family, shot himself, and my brother attended his funeral.  I'm
> going to send your message.  Also, I've done some thinking about
Christians
> who "fall through the cracks," not necessarily committing suicide, but
> having what appears to be a serious spiritual problem that they're not
> willing to "repent of," and thus feel frightened and hopeless.  That's me,
> and I thank you Jesus, that you make a way where there seems to be no way!
> I'm making more headway lately.  The question as to where do I draw the
line
> between what I'm supposed to do and what I can expect God to do and how
much
> help I can expect from Him, It seems He's shown me that, if I am honest
when
> I feel stuck because I'm not willing to do my part, and tell Him so, I can
> simply ask Him to help me be willing.  He understands my fear of doing
> difficult things for Him, and He's not going to say, "Tough!  You just
have
> to do it.  This is all the help you need."
>
> Sharon
>