If your regret makes you consider suicide...

My friend, what do you do when you are sorry?

Judas the betrayer had regrets.

His name in Greek means “praised and admired.”

However, we neither praise nor admire Judas. Quite the opposite.

And yet, even after the betrayal, Jesus still called him “friend.”

Jesus’ love for every human being is inhumanly great...including for you.

Judas received 30 pieces of silver for his betrayal. In those days, that was the price paid for a slave. (see Exodus 21:32, NIV)

Jesus willingly took on the role of a slave, setting us free. (see Romans 6:6, NIV)

“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse. He returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.

• Judas said:
  • ‘I have sinned!’
  • ‘I have betrayed innocent blood!’
• Judas threw the money into the temple and left.
• Then he went away and hanged himself.”

(Matthew 27:3-5, NIV)

Ending your life yourself is an act of deep, deep despair.

Perhaps you, too, are living with thoughts of ending your life. You may no longer see any way out. If so, I want to ask you at this moment, in your despair, to seek hope from Jesus. He sympathizes with you. He took this dark route to the cross to deliver you from your deep, dark feelings.

Jesus loves you!

You are so precious, so valuable to Him.

Run to God!

Shall we pray together? “When regret becomes bigger than every hope of staying alive, save me, Lord! I want to come to You with my regret. You are the One who sets me free! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Your life is powerful when you run to God in your despair.

Questions to ponder:

1. What is the way you normally get rid of regret, guilt, and shame?
2. At what moments have you noticed God’s love in your life?

Remember…you are a miracle!

I am your friend,

Wilma Veen