Hi jacleigh,
my cousin took his own life .......the effect it had on the whole family was a great chastening and learning process. We may not understand His ways but...lookin back we can see His plan to bring about His will .xxxxxxxxxx
He says:
(1Pe 4:12) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
(1Pe 4:13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
He in His wisdom ....... teaches us ........as sons and daughters. We are taught in the wordly church that if we suffer ..we are sinning...He says in His word that He was perfected through suffering............
(Joh 16:33) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
The peace He gives us is ..........we will be with our loved ones .we all will be judged....either now or later.....
His church is being judged now.............to rule with Him......what an awesome God we have .people that take their own life didnt.....He did and the message teaching is for those that goes through that trial .
God bless
sandie