I have come so that they may have life…

Suicide is the result of dark spiritual attacks that are full of lies, which leads a person to believe that death is the only option. Jesus is the solution that confronts problems, heals wounds, and provides you with purpose and eternal hope.

The 6 Box Version of the Three Tree Model (adapted from David A. Powlison)

Problem(s) (Past and/or Present) Suicide

Physical or Psychological abuse

Anguish

Depression

Bad Fruit

Making bad things worse

Withdrawing

Lashing out against others

Escaping

Sex

Relationships

Stuffing feelings

Isolation

Self-harm

Bad Roots

lies

Hopelessness

Feeling worthless

No purpose

Nobody cares

Self-Pity

God's Provisions in Christ, Applied by God's Spirit, Revealed in Scripture

Col. 3:1-11

Confront your darkness

In order to seek God's will for your life, you need to have an experience with Christ first.
Two commands of direction
Put to death
Put away
You are being renewed in knowledge
In Christ there is unity

Ps. 107:13-17, 116; Matt. 6:25-34; 1 Peter 1:3-9; James 1:2-8

Good Roots

Accepting the truth of God

You are

Chosen

Holy

Loved

1 John 1:5-10

Good Fruit

Living like Jesus

Compassion

Kindness

Humility

Gentleness

Patience

Forgiving someone like Christ has forgiven you.

Put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

Hope

Living a transformed life.

Let the word of Christ dwell among you
Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus

In order to see the spiritual transformation, you need put away your darkness, learn about the truth of God in his word, and live like Jesus.