![]() We may not realise how the way we see God impacts on how we see ourselves and others and so how we treat ourselves and others, how we live. Early in the Bible there are frequent references to God as Rock, Holy One or the Almighty, but as time went on, this was replaced by the more glamorous image of God as King. When the people got their king, they then began to see God as the king of kings. ![]() But they nagged God to have one so they would be like the people around them Finally God gave them Saul who was a disaster. God would care for the people much more than any King could. It was not God’ s way for people to have kings. In Old Testament times the people wanted a king but God did not want them to have one. It is beneficial to have someone show that they care. For most people it is a relief to be able to talk with someone, anyone. It is critical to remove the means from them or them from the means. When someone gives us a sign such as a comment that life is unbearable or that others would be better off if they weren’t here, we need to ask the person directly, “Are you planning to kill yourself?” If they say they are, then ask them “How?” If their plan is credible, it is essential that you do not leave them until you have been able to organise immediate help. ![]() When we don’t know how to react, our reaction might be to say or think that the person can’t possibly be serious. ![]() It is scary to have someone tell us this and we may not want to hear or to get involved. Research shows that at least eighty per cent of people who kill themselves have told one or more of their intentions. People often have incorrect understandings about this action such as that people who talk about doing it are unlikely to carry it through. ![]()
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