Why You Should Never Give Up and Turn Back to God
Why You Should Never Give Up and Turn Back to God
Finding Hope and Life in Your Darkest Moments
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." — John 10:10 (KJV)
If you are reading this, you may be going through one of the darkest seasons of your life. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by pain, disappointment, loss, or circumstances that seem unbearable. You may even be wrestling with thoughts of giving up entirely. I want you to know something crucial: suicidal thoughts are not the solution to your problems, and they are not from God. There is always hope, even when you cannot see it. God loves you deeply, and His plans for you are filled with hope and a future. No matter how dark your situation appears, choosing life and turning back to God is always the right decision.
The Source of Destructive Thoughts
The Bible makes it clear that suicidal thoughts and the desire to end your life do not come from God. These dark thoughts originate with the enemy of your soul—Satan. The devil's primary agenda is to steal, kill, and destroy. He seeks to rob you of hope, kill your faith, and destroy your life. When thoughts of suicide enter your mind, recognize them for what they are: a direct attack from the enemy who wants to separate you from God's love and purpose for your life.
The Enemy's Destructive Agenda
John 10:10: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
1 Peter 5:8: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."
2 Corinthians 11:14: "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
Satan is a deceiver who masquerades as an angel of light, but his true nature is that of a murderer and destroyer. He whispers lies into your mind, telling you that your situation is hopeless, that no one cares, that you are worthless, and that death is the only escape. These are all lies designed to trap you in despair. Do not believe them. God's Word reveals the truth about who you are and the hope that is available to you.
Recognizing the Enemy's Lies
2 Corinthians 10:5: "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
Ephesians 6:12: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
James 4:7: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
God's Love and Plan for Your Life
Despite how you may feel, God loves you with an everlasting love. His thoughts toward you are filled with peace, hope, and a good future. No matter what you have done, where you have been, or how far you have fallen, God's love remains constant and unchanging. He is not angry with you or waiting to condemn you. Instead, He is ready to receive you with open arms, just as the father received the prodigal son when he returned home.
God's Unfailing Love
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Jeremiah 31:3: "The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."
Romans 8:38-39: "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Psalm 136:26: "O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever."
The story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 beautifully illustrates God's heart toward those who have strayed. The son squandered his inheritance, found himself in desperate circumstances, and felt unworthy to return home. Yet when he turned back to his father, he was met not with condemnation but with celebration. The father ran to him, embraced him, and restored him. This is how God responds when you turn back to Him, no matter what you have done or how far you have fallen.
The Welcoming Father
Luke 15:20: "And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."
Luke 15:24: "For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry."
Isaiah 1:18: "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
Your Life Belongs to God
One of the most important truths you must understand is that your life is not your own—it belongs to God. He created you, He formed you in your mother's womb, and He has a purpose for your existence. You do not have the right to end what God has created. Taking your own life is not only an act of disobedience to God but also a rejection of His sovereignty and His plans for you.
God's Ownership of Your Life
1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
Job 12:10: "In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind."
Psalm 139:13-16: "For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them."
God knew you before you were born. He fashioned every part of you with intentionality and purpose. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Your life has value and meaning because God created you. When you consider ending your life, you are essentially declaring that you know better than God, that His purposes for you are invalid, and that you have the authority to override His will. This is a dangerous deception that leads only to eternal regret.
Your Purpose and Value
Ephesians 2:10: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Isaiah 43:7: "Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him."
Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
Forgiveness Is Available to You
Many people who struggle with suicidal thoughts are burdened by guilt and shame over past mistakes. They believe they are beyond forgiveness, that God could never accept them, and that they have sinned too greatly. This is one of Satan's most effective lies. The truth is that no sin is too great for God's forgiveness. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin—not just some sins, but all sins.
The Power of God's Forgiveness
1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."
1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Psalm 103:12: "As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."
Micah 7:19: "He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."
When God forgives, He removes your sins as far as the east is from the west. He casts them into the depths of the sea and remembers them no more. This is the wonder of God's grace—it is greater than all our sin. You must learn to accept God's forgiveness and to forgive yourself. Holding on to guilt and shame after God has forgiven you is like telling God that His grace is not sufficient. Trust in His promise to forgive and cleanse you completely.
Freedom from Guilt and Shame
2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Romans 8:1: "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Ephesians 1:7: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."
God Can Deliver You from Any Pit
No situation is too desperate for God to intervene. No pit is too deep for Him to reach you. Throughout the Bible, we see story after story of God delivering people from seemingly impossible circumstances. He delivered Joseph from prison, Moses from Pharaoh's army, David from his enemies, Daniel from the lion's den, and Peter from prison. The same God who delivered them can deliver you.
God's Power to Deliver
Psalm 40:1-2: "I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."
Psalm 34:17-19: "The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."
2 Corinthians 1:10: "Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us."
Psalm 107:19-20: "Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
God specializes in impossible situations. When you turn to Him in your darkest hour, He will meet you there. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Do not give up before you give God a chance to work in your situation. Cry out to Him in your distress, and watch Him move on your behalf.
Testimonies of Deliverance
Psalm 118:5: "I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place."
Psalm 50:15: "And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me."
Psalm 91:15: "He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him."
The Weapon of God's Word
When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, He responded to every temptation with Scripture, declaring "It is written." The Word of God is a powerful weapon against the enemy's attacks. When suicidal thoughts assail your mind, you must combat them with the truth of God's Word. Fill your mind with Scripture, declare God's promises over your life, and refuse to give place to the enemy's lies.
Scriptures to Declare Over Your Life
Psalm 118:17: "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD."
Deuteronomy 30:19: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live."
Ephesians 6:17: "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
When dark thoughts come, immediately speak Scripture out loud. Declare, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord!" Remind yourself that God has set before you life and death, and He commands you to choose life. Arm yourself with the Word of God, and the enemy will have no power over your mind.
Seek Help and Community
God never intended for you to face life's battles alone. He designed you for community and fellowship with other believers. When you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, it is essential that you reach out for help. Do not isolate yourself. Speak to a trusted Christian friend, pastor, counselor, or family member. Allow others to support you, pray for you, and help carry your burdens.
The Power of Christian Community
Galatians 6:2: "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up."
Hebrews 10:24-25: "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
James 5:16: "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
There is tremendous power in prayer and in the support of fellow believers. Do not let shame or pride prevent you from seeking help. God often works through other people to bring healing, encouragement, and practical support. If you are in immediate danger, please contact a suicide prevention hotline or seek emergency help immediately. Your life is precious, and help is available.
God Has a Future for You
Even if you cannot see it right now, God has a future planned for you. Your current pain and suffering are not the end of your story. God specializes in turning tragedies into testimonies, in bringing beauty from ashes, and in working all things together for good for those who love Him. What Satan intends for evil, God can turn around for your good and His glory.
God's Promise of a Future and Hope
Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Isaiah 61:3: "To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified."
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Revelation 21:4: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
Your testimony of overcoming this dark season could be exactly what someone else needs to hear in their own battle. God wants to use your life to bring hope and encouragement to others. Do not rob the world of the testimony God wants to produce through your life. Hold on. Keep believing. Keep trusting. Your breakthrough is coming.
Choose Life Today
God has set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. He commands you to choose life. This is not just about physical survival—it is about choosing to turn back to God, to trust in His promises, to reject the enemy's lies, and to embrace the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. Make the decision today to choose life, to choose God, and to choose hope.
The Call to Choose Life
Deuteronomy 30:19-20: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days."
Psalm 27:13-14: "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."
Isaiah 43:1-2: "But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee."
If you have never surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, today is the day of salvation. Confess your sins to God, believe that Jesus died for you and rose again, and ask Him to be your Lord and Savior. If you are already a Christian but have drifted away from God, return to Him today. He is waiting for you with open arms. No matter how far you have fallen, God's grace is sufficient to restore you.
Turn Back to God and Choose Life
You are precious to God. Your life has value and purpose. No matter how dark your situation may seem, there is always hope in Jesus Christ. Reject the enemy's lies and choose to trust in God's promises. Turn back to Him today and experience His love, forgiveness, and power to deliver you. Discover how to find hope in your darkest moments and walk in the abundant life God has prepared for you.
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." — Romans 8:18 (KJV)