This is part 3 of the series of Jesus being the way, the truth and life when suffering from mental illness. 

During the years I was suffering from mental illness, I never understood why Christians are against suicide or euthanasia. I always thought that if they suffered as much as I did, at the time, they would understand why a person would make one of  these decisions. I asked Jesus a lot of questions in these seasons.

Did He enjoy watching me suffer this deeply? Or did I do something wrong, and is this His punishment for me? 

During my recovery process, I realised that death could never be a solution to mental suffering, because Jesus promotes life.  The entire gospel is about Jesus overcoming death, so we could live. As Christians we know that death could never be the solution to your mental illness. This is with the reason that death is not the mental peace you desire, it is simply a portal to an afterlife. 

Death could never be the solution to your mental illness, because Jesus overcame death. 

Jesus wants you to live, because He designed you to live. And I, of all people, know how hard and suffering life can be. But you were never meant to do it alone. Jesus can be next to you, every step of your life. From your first breath until your last.

If you let Him. 

He is not a God that throws you on the earth, watches you in agony to see if you will make it. He is a God that is standing next to you, to catch every tear. Furthermore, He is a God that lived on this earth and suffered tremendously. Which means that He is no stranger to suffering. 

He understands you. 

As hard as life can be, know that Jesus wants to be your comfort. An intimate relationship with Him will help you to understand his character and hear his voice. You’ll experience that He wants to help you to get through your hardest days. 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11: 28 

Jesus is pro-life, not to punish you nor to watch you suffer. Neither did He promise you an easy life. However, he did promise to love you and never leave you.