HELL IS REAL

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - HELL IS REAL!

& THE LAKE OF FIRE...

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If these men die naturally like all men, or if they are visited by the common fate of all men, then the Lord has not sent me. But if the Lord creates a new thing, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them up with all that belongs to them, and they go down alive into the pit (Hell), then you will understand that these men have rejected the Lord.

Now it came to pass, as he finished speaking all these words, that the ground split apart under them, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the men with Korah, with all their goods. So they and all those with them went down alive into the pit (Hell); the earth closed over them, and they perished from among the assembly.

(Numbers 16:29-33) 1599 Geneva Bible Footnotes: Numbers 16:30 Or, hell.

Deeper than Hell. (Sheol, the underworld, the place of death, the world of the dead)  (Job 11:8)

Let them go down alive into Hell.  (Psalm 55:15) 

The way of life winds upward for the wise, that he may turn away from Hell (Sheol, Hades, the nether world, the place of the dead) below.

(Proverbs 15:24)

Hell from beneath (below) (The world of the dead) Sheol (Hades, the place of the dead) below...

(Isaiah 14:9)

And they shall go forth and look upon the corpses (carcasses) of the men (people) who have transgressed (sinned, rebelled) against Me. For their worm does not die, (the worms that eat them will never die) and their fire is not quenched (never goes out, will never stop). They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh (it will be a horrible sight).

(Isaiah 66:24)

...when I cast him down to Hell with them that descend into the pit...

(Ezekiel 31:16)

They also went down into Hell...  (Ezekiel 31:17) 

...who have gone down to Hell.  (Ezekiel 32:27)

He (Christ)...will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

(Matthew 3:12)

(Matthew 5:20-30) Verse 22 specifically warns of the danger of the fires of Hell…

...shall be cast out into utter darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.  (Matthew 8:12)

Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in Hell.  (Matthew 10:28)

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to Hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

(Matthew 11:23)

The Son of man shall send forth his Angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and shall cast them into a (fiery) furnace of fire. There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.  (Matthew 13:41-42)

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.

(Matthew 16:18)

...to be cast into the everlasting fire.  (Matthew 18:8,9) 

Then the king said to the servants, bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(Matthew 22:13)

...How will you escape the judgment of Hell?  (Matthew 23:33)

Then He will also say to those on the left hand, "Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels."

(Matthew 25:41)

And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.  (Matthew 25:46)

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.

(Mark 3:29)

(Mark 9:43-48) Verses 44, 46, 48 specifically warns of Hell where the fire never goes out.

And they begged Him that He would not command them to go out into the abyss. (the deep, the pit, the middle/center of the earth - Hell is in the center of the earth).  (Luke 8:31)  

And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven?  No, you will be brought down to Hell!  (Luke 10:15) 

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into Hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!  (Luke 12:5)

(Luke 16:23-25) Various translations specifically warns of Hell being a place of torment in flames, constantly tortured, suffering in fire...

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in Hell.

(Acts 2:27)

His soul was not left in Hell.

(Acts 2:31)

In flaming fire, rendering vengeance unto them, that do not know God, and which obey not unto the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, which shall be punished with everlasting perdition (eternal damnation or Hell) from the presence of the Lord...

(2 Thessalonians 1:8,9)

And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment...  (Hebrews 9:27)

Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth...there is only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire...  

(Hebrew 10:26-27)

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 

(Hebrews 10:31)

But we are not of those who draw back to perdition

(eternal damnation or Hell), but of those who believe to 

the saving of the soul.

(Hebrews 10:39)

The tongue is a fire. It is a world of wickedness and evil, corrupting and defiling the whole body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and it is set on fire by Hell.

(James 3:6)

...and will eat your flesh like fire.  (James 5:3)

...cast them down to Hell...  (2 Peter 2:4)

Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

(Jude 7)

And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire.

(Jude 23)

I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hell and of Death.

(Revelation 1:18)

...tormented in fire and brimstone...And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night.

(Revelati0n 14:10-11)

...was cast into the Lake of Fire and brimstone...and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.  (Revelation 20:10)

And the sea gave up her dead, which were in her, and death and Hell delivered up the dead, which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death, and Hell were cast into the Lake of Fire: this is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the Lake of Fire.  (Revelation 20:13-15) 1599 Geneva Bible

But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.  (Revelation 21:8) 

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

(1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, lustful pleasures, idolatry, witchcraft, sorcery, hatred, hostility, quarreling, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of anger (wrath), selfish ambitions, dissensions, division, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, gluttony, wild parties, orgies, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, be warned, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

(Galatians 5:19-21)

But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them.  (Ephesians 5:3-7)

We are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. 

(Titus 2:12)

I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior. I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

(2 Cor. 12:20-21)

Is anything worth more than your soul? 

(Mark 8:37 and Matthew 16:26)

He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  (2 Peter 3:9)

I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Repent (turn back) and live!  (Ezekiel 18:32)

As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die?

(Ezekiel 33:11)

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

(Hosea 4:6)

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

(John 3:16)

We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood…  (Romans 3:22-25)

...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  (Romans 10:9)

For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord, shall be saved.

(Romans 10:13)

A SIMPLE SALVATION PRAYER:  Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness.  I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead.  I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life.  I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.  In Your Name.  Amen. 

(The word “believe” in the Bible means more than simply agreeing in our minds that something might be true. It means “trust”—that we believe so strongly in God that we are willing to commit our lives to Him and live the way we know He wants us to live. Suppose you were walking along a path and you came to a bridge which crossed a deep canyon. You might look at it and believe that it would hold you, and you might even see other people walking across it so you know it would hold your weight. But so far, your “belief” in the bridge is only in your head. When do you really believe the bridge will hold you? You only really believe it when you are willing to commit your life to it and actually walk across it. It is the same way with Christ. Yes, we can believe that God exists, but God wants us to come to know Him personally. And He has bridged the gap between us by sending His Son to remove the barrier of sin and become that “bridge.” To believe in Christ is to commit our lives by faith to Christ—to trust Him personally as our Lord and Savior. *Billy Graham) 

Compiled by Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

1.  The link below is found on YouTube, and is one of the best Hell testimonies I've seen:

https://youtu.be/18Os663dF0U?si=JNe0-iSEKqV4lwLC

OR

Search for "2031 Truth Channel" on YouTube, and find video titled, "Scariest Hell Testimony EVER 2025

2.  "Touching The Afterlife" channel on YouTube is one of the best places to watch testimonies of Heaven or Hell.

3.  Bill Weise testimony of "23 Minutes in Hell."  (YouTube or Book) This is one of the best books ever written on Hell - and it's true!  I have read this book countless times, and after almost 2 decades, Bill is still telling the Truth.

4.  Mary K. Baxter's movie (YouTube) and book, "A Divine Revelation of Hell."  Another excellent book about Hell.  Many have repented and came to Jesus through this book, as well. 

Quotes:

"It's good to prepare for the future; it's better to prepare for eternity."

"Oh, how every soul is so very important and valuable to God!"

"Where you spend eternity is the most serious matter in the world."

"Thank God I'm only passing through, and not going to."

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor  †

"The Word of God makes it explicitly clear that this is a place where there is agony, suffering, burning, where the memory dies not, and where the fires never cease."

 ~ Dr. Jack Van Impe

"And they shall go forth and look upon the carcasses of the people who have rebelled against Me. For their worm does not die, and their fire is not quenched (never goes out) (Mark 9:44). It will be a horrible sight." (Isaiah 66:24)

Geneva footnotes: (Isaiah 66:24) Meaning, a continual torment of conscience, which shall ever gnaw them, and never suffer them to be at rest (Mark 9:44).

In the eternal state of the New Heavens and the New Earth, this is a visual reminder for us to see, exactly what we're saved from. We will worship the Lord, and as we go forth, we shall look upon this horror for all eternity.

(This is the a place outside of The New Jerusalem in the eternal state of the New Heavens and the New Earth: This is the Lake of Fire, a part of it, or a specific place of punishment similar to the Lake of Fire, as a visual reminder for us to see and to acknowledge, exactly what we we're saved from. We will always worship the Lord, and as we go forth, we shall look upon this horror for all eternity.)

HELP THE HOMELESS

 

"Heavy Heart of the Homeless" 

They see me on the street

with my head hung low.

No one wants to help me.

I have no place to go.

They see me under bridges.

Because of heat, I find shade.

I thirst, daily, for water,

but it's provided when I pray.

They pretend not to see me.

I'm judged by what they think -

that I'm addicted to alcohol,

and want money for a drink.

I stay away from people;

from hurtful words they say.

I only beg for mercy.

I never asked to live this way.

My clothes are ripped and torn.

This foods been old for days.

I'd be accepted for a job

if I had some place to stay.

"Be of good comfort;

this world is not your home.

In Christ, you are rich.

Heavy Heart, you're not alone."

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

*Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!

The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.

The Lord protects them

and keeps them alive.

He gives them prosperity in the land

and rescues them from their enemies.

The Lord nurses them when they are sick

and restores them to health.

(Psalm 41:1-3)

*God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.  (Matthew 5:3)

*If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.  (Matthew 10:42)

*A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

(Proverbs 11:25)

*A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

(Proverbs 22:9)

*Blessed is he who is kind to the needy.  (Proverbs 14:21)

*Helping the poor honors Him.  (Proverbs 14:31)

*He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.  (Proverbs 19:17)

*Warning only that we should remember the poor - the very thing which I was eager to do.  (Galatians 2:10) 

*...laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, and longing to eat...The time came when the poor man died, and the angels carried him...and now he is comforted.  (Luke 16:20-22;25)

*Share your food with the hungry,

and give shelter to the homeless.

Give clothes to those who need them.

Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness,

and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

(Isaiah 58:7, 10)

*"For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” says the Lord.  “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word."  (Isaiah 66:2)

*He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth.  He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump.  He sets them among princes, even the princes of his own people!  (Psalm 113:6-8)

*My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”—well, doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives? Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? But you dishonor the poor!  (James 2:1-6)

*He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;

He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.  

(Proverbs 17:5)

*He who gives to the poor will lack nothing.

(Proverbs 28:27)

*Jesus said, "When you give a banquet, invite the poor...and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

(Luke 14:13-14)

*Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” 

(Mark 12:41-44)

*Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do. There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor. (Deuteronomy 15:10-11)

*Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy. Pay them their wages each day before sunset, because they are poor and are counting on it. Otherwise, they may cry to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

(Deuteronomy 24:14-15)

*And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

(Hebrews 13:16)

*Defend the poor and orphans; Defend the rights of the poor and needy.

(Psalm 82:3)

*Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

(1 Timothy 6:18)

*Give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.

(Matthew 19:21)

*I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me...And the King will say to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."

(Matthew 25:35-36, 40)

*Jesus said, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but I, the Son of Man, have no home of My own, not even a place to lay My head.”

(Matthew 8:20 NLT Holy Bible Living Water; Luke 9:58)

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A True Story:

Years ago, I had the opportunity to 

minister to a beautiful, young woman

at a homeless shelter.  Her heart was

broken, yet tough; her face was 

downcast, with no emotion.  I talked 

to her about Jesus.  I encouraged her, 

that, although, she may be poor down

 here, she is rich up there.  I gave her

the perspective that there were many

other homeless people outside of this

shelter, living under bridges, enduring 

the cold or heat, the rain, and no water 

or food to eat.  I looked up and pointed

up, helping her to see the bright side, 

that there was, indeed, a roof over our 

heads.  I pointed up again, to reassure

her that Heaven was her home - not

this world.  Her soul is priceless - and 

there's nothing more valuable than a 

person's soul.  All that pain that Jesus

endured for us, was all worth it to Him.

She didn't say one word while I spoke, 

yet her eyes were fixed on me the whole

time.  When I visited the homeless 

shelter, never did I come empty-handed

- if I did, I'd at least carry my smile with

me, a heart full of love, and a message 

about Christ.  I asked her if she would

like a Bible, as I had several with me of

her choosing.  She chose the pink one...

they always chose the pink one.  When 

I saw her the next time, she was walking 

with a group of new friends, holding 

the pink Bible in her hands.  There was a

big, warm, smile on her face - so 

much joy!  And she told me how she had

shared Jesus with others, and now they

all attend the church service there. 

I'll never forget it. 

In memory of my friend, I would like to 

give a pink Bible to any one of my readers

and fellow poets, who doesn't have the 

money to buy one; every Christian should 

have a Holy Bible in their homes and hands, as

it's our daily bread, and the only way we can grow. 

Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

Email:  godsloveinpoetry@gmail.com

(see "QUOTES" page for more Inspiring, True Stories from my own 

life - "Stepping Into Muddy Water")  

CANCER SURVIVOR

 

"It's Not the End" 

I received the terrible news today

of a disease within my bone.

God, I really need You now.

I can't fight this on my own.

This cancer wants to kill me,

and bring my life to an end.

Jesus, why did this happen?

Is it because I have sinned?

Lord, I'm still young -

there are things I want to do -

so many places I want to see,

and dreams to come true.

I'll meditate on the Scriptures.

You promise to restore health to me.

I'm healed by Your stripes.

I'm healed of this disease!

Faithfully, I'll shout Your Word,

and proclaim healing every day.

Help me, Lord, to not give up.

Give me strength to pray. 

They told me how long I'll live...

I won't believe what I heard.

Man can't count the number of my days.

I will stand on God's Word.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

BEREAVEMENT

 

"They Are with Me"

 

I am sorry for your loss.

I had a Son who died, too.

It grieved Me to watch Him suffer,

But now all things are new!

Some ask why their loved one died - 

just know that I Am good.

In a fallen world, sometimes life

ends sooner than it should.

Those who die in Christ -

to them, it is gain.

Where there's death - there's Life,

and they'll never be the same!

As a glove is for a hand,

and removed to be free;

so a soul out of body

is free to be with Me.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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Scriptures for Comfort:

*The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

(Psalm 34:18)

*Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

(Psalm 126:5)

*The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name...

(John 14:26)

*The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles...

(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

*We would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

(2 Corinthians 5:8)

*For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

(Philippians 1:21)

*Cast all your care on Him: for He careth for you.

(1 Peter 5:7)

*God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

(Revelation 21:4)

SUICIDAL, DEPRESSION, SADNESS, LONELINESS & WORRY

 

"Live and Not Die" 

Why end your life?

Is it love, you never had?

You and many others hurt

with good reason to be sad.

People around the world

have it hard just like you.

Know that you're not alone -

that they're crying, too.

Even the rich have wants,

and all will go through pain.

But enduring to the end,

Heaven is their gain.

Don't give up, My child.

Just keep holding on.

If the devil steals your life,

you'll regret it when it's gone.

On the day you were born,

I gave life to you.

Don't throw away My gift.

My heart would break if you do.

I want you to breathe -

to live, and not die;

And the day I call you home, 

I'll wipe the tears from your eye.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

Inspirational Quotes:

"If your heart is beating, God wants you here."

"If you look at your fingerprints, you'll catch a glimpse

of how wonderfully unique, and one of a kind you are, 

out of all the people ever born or ever will be." 

"Don't think you're an accident or a mistake

or think you have no purpose or worth;

you have fingerprints that no one else has -

from your Maker, given to you at birth."

~Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

(see QUOTES page)

*Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

(Psalm 126:5)

*The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;

He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

(Psalm 34:18)

*And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.

(Rev. 21:4)

*A Personal Note from Jennifer:  

If you would like me to pray for you or for someone you know, who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please email me your prayer request at: godsloveinpoetry@gmail.com

Or

Prayer Request Submit Online to the HOLY SEPULCHER in Jerusalem, the Holy Land | 728,193+ Prayers Answered

Or Prayer Chain Online

Or reddit.com ("Prayer Requests" or "Prayer Team" subreddit) 

Or there are many Christian ministries online who will pray for you or for your loved one.

Deliverance is needed, along with prayer.

Oppression, depression, and possession is of/from the devil. (Acts 10:38)

*A Christian cannot be possessed, as they have the Spirit of God inside of them.  However, they can be oppressed and depressed.

For self-deliverance: 

1. Repentance.

2. I recommend Derek Prince deliverance videos (YouTube), and/or reading out loud, daily, John Eckhardt's book, "Prayers that Rout Demons."  On YouTube, this book can also be listened to.

I've personally had struggles with depression/suicidal thoughts in the past ~ I think many of us have at some point in our lives ~ but I've never spent any (growing up) or a great amount of time in front of a screen (TV, Computer, Phone, etc.).  Today, as I am aware of people battling suicide, any social interaction is avoided in their life or cannot be attained, thus, their sense of  "escape" is by another way ~ screens.  I suggest some ideas below, and to push out of a comfort zone...

Some ideas are (if a person is able):

Taking a break from screens (social media, "cut off" all harmful addictions, etc.), retreating to a new/different/better/peaceful environment (away from negative personalities/influences), consider daylight light bulbs to lighten the home, reading Christian books, writing (journaling/poetry, songwriting, writing someone a letter, etc.), drawing/painting/coloring (art), puzzles, playing a board game/cards with someone, starting a business, money-making ideas/selling/i.e. eBay, Etsy, etc., being creative/creating/finding a hobby/building/learning something new/work on a skill, crafts, sewing, self-improvement (beauty), volunteer, seek out and pray for/help those who are poor, weak, suffering, and those who are less fortunate, singing, play (or learn to play) a musical instrument, listening to positive/uplifting music, spending time outdoors (in nature/a lake), sunshine, pool, hot tub, fishing, sports, walking, exercising, an outdoor activity (gardening, swinging, etc.), cleaning, repairing/remodeling/maintenance, call someone to lift them up/to encourage/to say thank you/to tell them you love them, helping someone, saying a kind word to someone, spending time with someone (even a child - holding them/playing/teaching/reading to them), buying something (a gift) for someone or giving to someone in need/donate, therapeutic massagers for home, obtaining a fish aquarium can be very therapeutic, and all pets are a great therapy for people; even plants/flowers.  What do you like to do?  What are your interests?  What do you do well?  This list of creativity, and selflessness can go on and on (excessive thoughts on our self always leads to depression)  My best suggestions are praying (talking to God), and reading the Holy Bible/God's Promises (Bible Verses); as well as getting enough sleep/rest each night.  If you need help in getting a good night's sleep, consider trying: limiting screen time during the day - especially near bedtime, sleep in a dark room with white noise sounds, such as a fan, a sound soother, etc., and taking a magnesium supplement/powder, and milk/mix with milk before bed. (calcium & magnesium are excellent sleep aids)  For a stronger help with sleep, I suggest a melatonin supplement/liquid.  However, every person is different - always pray, and follow the Holy Spirit's leading in everything.  Additionally, EMF/radiation/smart meters are very dangerous, and have been affecting many peoples' sleep, causing depression, and various health problems; therefore, protection, along with Global Healing EDTA - a heavy metal detox, would be beneficial.  (I suggest researching on this topic; some people are more sensitive to EMF/radiation than others)

Further suggestions are listening to motivational speeches (see below), God's Word (audio), and/or speaking God's Word out loud (positive confessions over oneself).  There is power in God's Word when spoken out of our mouths...it's a spiritual law, and this works in the opposite, as well; many times, we curse ourselves by negative words spoken out of our own mouths.). 

I have steered/guided people off the "road" to suicide, and this was done by extending my love and the love of God to them, and by praying for them.  Many of us, who have had suicide battles in life, have been neglected of love in the past, thus, love is very important to anyone struggling with depression/suicide.  As humans, we are "built" to love and to be loved, for God is love, and we come from Him, and are made in His image.

*If you struggle with jealousy (comparing yourself with others), please be encouraged -

You do have a purpose.

"The Father has set a course before you, designed exclusively for you to travel; He has planned tasks for you that are yours alone to complete.  And He has given you exactly what He intended for you to have as the gifts, background, and abilities needed to fulfill His purposes for you.  You know that person you keep comparing yourself to?  That person would never be able to complete the plan God has for you.  Because the Father has created you for that role."  *By Dr. Charles F. Stanley

Prayer:  "Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to be all that You created me to be, in Jesus name.  Amen."

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"Conversation with God"

 

"Jesus, where are you?"

I cried out to the Lord.

"Don't you know I need you?

Don't you love me anymore?"

"Please listen, beloved.

I Am always here for you.

Why question My love?

You know that I do."

"Then, why the silence?

Why am I in pain?

I've prayed, and there's no answer.

I've asked in Your name!"

"Child, where is your faith?

Don't you trust in Me?

Am I a God too small for you

that makes you not believe?"

"I'm sorry for doubting, Lord.

Life made me this way.

I feel like You're punishing me,

and this price I must pay."

"I paid that price on your behalf.

In love, I wanted to.

I came to save the world;

My pleasure dying for you."

"Believe you are forgiven,

and your sins are washed away.

Faith is key to Heaven's door

to receive what you pray."

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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"A Way Out of Depression"

 

"God, I need Your help.

I'm hurting so bad.

The pain makes me complain, 

cry or get mad.

I've made mistakes.

I feel the guilt and shame.

I can't go back and fix things.

I'm the one to blame.

God, what do I do?

I've done all I can.

I tried facing the Accuser,

but instead, I just ran.

Erase painful memories

that haunt me - even now.

I try to forget,

but I just don't know how.

I must live each day

as if it is my last.

I need to forgive myself,

and stop dwelling on my past.

There's a way out of depression...

Lord, open my eyes to see -

that there are people suffering 

much more than me."

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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"Walk Away" 

How can I do something new in your life

if you keep dwelling on your past?

You've told Me before that you're moving on,

but how long did that last?

Why are you still mourning

over the one who broke your heart?

Why do you meditate memories

that only tear you apart?

I hurt every time you hurt.

Yes, I have feelings too.

Can a Father smile when His child is sad?

I care so deeply for you.

When you cry, I cry back,

"Don't let your past destroy today!"

Shake the dust off your feet.

Bury the ashes, and walk away.

I can't pour out My blessings

if your thoughts are not made new.

Can I give you clean water

if an old cup I pour into?

If you would forgive yourself,

and stop blaming Me.

If you forgive who hurt you,

you'd live again and be free.

Try again, My child.

Now, leave your past behind.

Move on, and don't look back.

A new life is what you'll find.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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"Smile for Me"

 

Why do you remain unhappy?

Who told you to despair?

It saddens Me to see your face,

but you are not aware.

My children are depressed

for reasons that I'm blamed.

They think they're not forgiven.

They feel so ashamed.

Please believe in My mercy.

Forget about your sin.

I did when you repented.

Remembering not since then.

Oh, beloved, smile for Me!

Do not cry anymore.

Just laugh and be free - 

that's what I died for.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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"No More Tears"

 

Feel lonely and unloved?  You're not alone.

Think no one cares?  Child, you are My own.

Consider what matters to Me...

I'm concerned about souls - you see.

It's not about finding a friend.

It's seeking the lost in this world you're in.

No one can love you the way I do.

Be My friend and take your eyes off you.

Hell is real, but not many know.

Please show them how not to go.

You're My voice, hands, and feet.

Save souls for Me, and soon we'll meet.

No more sorrow in just a while.

You're going home, and there you'll smile.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

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"Do Not Worry"

 

If you had one month to live,

would you worry anymore?

Would you still be depressed

about always being poor?

Your life is more important

than clothes you have on;

it's worth more than money -

You save, but then it's gone.

Why worry about tomorrow 

or worry about the rest?

You've been given Life,

and rights to be blessed.

Seek first My kingdom.

Cast your cares on Me.

My peace I give to you,

and all that you need.

Many times, I help someone,

and they forget the next day.

They return to worrying

about the next bill to pay.

Remember all My benefits.

Set your mind on things above.

Do not focus on your fears,

but trust in My love.

By Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

God's Love in Poetry

Inspirational Quote:

"If I look around, I get down."

"If I look up, I won't give up."

"If I look within, I hope again."

~ Jennifer Lynn O'Connor

("The Kingdom of God is within you."  Luke 17:21)

("Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."  Matthew 5:3)

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