When someone struggles with mental illness, they are often referred to as having rest when one decides to take their own life. This is a misconception because life does not end when one leaves this earth.

Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. – Matthew 25:46

You cannot end your life because life is forever. Death is only a transition to an afterlife, which is either heaven or hell. To ensure you get into heaven, you must believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection and turn away from your sins. (John 11:25)

More than that, God did everything He could to save us from hell by descending in flesh (Jesus) to this earth and dying for our sins. The only thing He asks of us is to believe. God made you out of love, and He wants you to come back to Him. He made you for a reason, and even during mental suffering, there is a purpose for your life.

If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, He’ll help you catch your breath. – Psalm 34:18

I am sorry if you’ve been given a wrong image of God, heaven, and hell. I feel obligated to tell you the truth because it is the truth that will set you free. (John 8:32)

God sees you and catches every tear you cry.

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” – Psalm 56:8

He does not want you to go to hell, but you will if you don’t believe in what He has done for you, which will result in everlasting suffering.

However, there is an end to all suffering, which is in heaven with God, your maker. And because of His sacrifice, we can call heaven our home. There is a promise of heaven after this life on earth, but it’s in His timing, not ours.

“I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free.” – Isaiah 44:22