That is a great take-away from this book, Etta! And it’s great advice for all of us, all the time. I want my words to give life too. Thanks for sharing this here.

Oh, I love that you have “received” Receive along with Surrender. What a beautiful pairing; that is just like God. I also love your Psalm 121 use—when we can incorporate God’s truth into our everyday lives, how much more meaningful it is! Thanks, Beverley.

As you know, this year my word is Surrender, because i have nothing left to lose and so i surrender to God. But, along with the word surrender as come the word Receive – receive all that God can give me and he can give me all that i need, every moment of every day and night. He is my ‘keeper’ and my ‘shade.’ (Protection)

Thanks for sharing, Kathleen. There is definitely a lot of hopelessness in the world around us. May we continue to spread the love of Jesus to all those around us.

But I know we all also have friends and family who are in the Lord but who still struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts for various reasons. May the Lord grant mercy and help in just the right ways!

It’s only been in the past few years that I’ve truly learned to embrace fiction as just as informative as non-fiction. I learn so much through novels about other people’s perspectives and situations that I will never live through on my own. Oh, we book lovers understand each other. 🙂 Thanks, Michele.

Thank you, Dawn. Suicide is something I’d rather not talk about at all because I’d rather it not exist at all. 🙁 But as long as it does, we can’t ignore it. I appreciate your encouragement.

Oh, how heart-wrenching that must have been for you, Lesley. And such a burden of responsibility as well. Suicide has to be one of the very hardest things in the human experience, on any side of it. God bless you for being there for your friend! I’m glad to hear she is okay now.

Oh, TC. I can’t imagine how it would be seeing so many patients who felt enough despair to attempt suicide. Yes, it definitely is an important kick in the pants to get out there more often and do what we can to bless others. Thanks for sharing your experience.