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Why Are So Many Pastors Committing Suicide?
Another tragic commentary revealing the sad state of the church. Pray for your pastor. CMR
12:30PM EST 12/11/2013 Jennifer LeClaire More than 2 million adult Americans made a suicide plan in the past year, and about half that many went through with the plan. (Stock.xchng)
In another church tragedy, Pastor Isaac Hunter—the son of the spiritual adviser to President Obama—has reportedly taken his own life. Hunter’s death is making national headlines because of his megachurch father Pastor Joel Hunter’s influence on the White House, his marriage troubles and an undated suicide note found last year, but his death is far from the only pastoral suicide in recent months.
Just days ago, a pastor who was grieving his dead wife reportedly shot himself in front of his mother and son, expressing that he was hearing his dead spouse’s voice and footsteps. Pastor Ed Montgomery and his late wife, prophetess Jackie Montgomery, served at the Full Gospel Assemblies International church in Hazel Crest, Ill.
In November, a Georgia pastor killed himself in between Sunday services. Larrinecia Sims Parker, wife of the Rev. Teddy Parker Jr., found the pastor in the driveway of their home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Houston County coroner Danny Galpin reports.
Why the sudden rash of pastors committing suicide? Suicide is not a new problem among clergy, but three known suicides in less than two months begs a deeper look at the issue.
There is no lack of statistics about pastors and depression, burnout, health, low pay, spirituality, relationships and longevity—and none of them are good. According to the Schaeffer Institute, 70 percent of pastors constantly fight depression, and 71 percent are burned out. Meanwhile, 72 percent of pastors say they only study the Bible when they are preparing for sermons; 80 percent believe pastoral ministry has negatively affected their families; and 70 percent say they don’t have a close friend.
The Schaeffer Institute also reports that 80 percent of seminary and Bible school graduates will leave the ministry within five years. It’s not clear how many commit suicide, but it is clear that pastors are not immune to it. Psychologists point to several reasons why people commit suicide, from depression to psychosis to stressful life situations. But one thing is certain: Whatever drives someone to take their own life ultimately begins in the mind. Suicidal thoughts precede suicide.
“Suicidal thoughts have numerous causes," according to Mayo Clinic. "Most often, suicidal thoughts are the result of feeling like you can’t cope when you’re faced with what seems to be an overwhelming life situation. If you don’t have hope for the future, you may mistakenly think suicide is a solution. You may experience a sort of tunnel vision, where in the middle of a crisis you believe suicide is the only way out.”
As it turns out, suicidal thoughts are not uncommon. Nearly 8.3 million adults age 18 and older in the United States—that’s 3.7 percent—had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, according to a study called "Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults > 18 Years" released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although some suicides are impulsive, most are planned out. More than 2 million adult Americans made a suicide plan in the past year, and about half that many went through with the plan.
Again, suicide starts with a thought. Indeed, every action we take starts with a thought. As one who struggled with depression for years, I am not trying to oversimplify the solution, but rather merely point out one contributing factor. Many of the harmful actions we take originate from the seed of a thought Satan whispers to our souls. That seed grows as our minds reason out the benefits of acting on the thought. For those contemplating suicide,I believe the seed grows in their minds as they reason themselves out of living because life’s circumstances are too overwhelming.
When the enemy plants a vain imagination in our minds, we have two choices: cast it down or meditate on it. When we meditate on vain imaginations, we tend to connect demonic dots that create skewed pictures of reality. Believing what we see in our thought life is real, we talk ourselves into taking action based on a wrong perception. Although there are issues of chemical imbalances, I believe this is what happens with many suicides. The enemy plants a seed in the form of a thought that an already distraught soul doesn’t discern as a demonic attack on their life.
If we want to win the battle against suicide in the pulpit and the pew, we need to, among many other things, take ahold of Scriptures that instruct us about the battle in our mind. Paul told us, “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled” (2 Cor. 10:4-6). No one can take your thoughts captive for you, but you can take your own thoughts captive, and it starts with girding up the loins of your mind (1 Pet. 1:13).
Paul also offered this advice: “Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you” (Phil. 4:8-9). If we do what the Word says—if we meditate on what the Word tells us to meditate on—the enemy’s seeds won’t take root in our souls.
If you see your pastor or anyone else struggling with depression or hear them speak disturbing thoughts that aren’t in line with the Word of God, pray and ask God what He would have you do. Then do it. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, and the enemy is targeting our spiritual leaders in this hour. Let’s rise up and battle against this disturbing trend in the name of Jesus.
Jennifer LeClaire is news editor at Charisma. She is also the author of several books, including The Spiritual Warrior's Guide to Defeating Jezebel. You can email Jennifer at jennifer.leclaire@charismamedia.com or visit her website here. You can also join Jennifer on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Fallen Angels Returning - South Africa Trip For 91 World Leaders Is Not About Mandela
91 world leaders are not going to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's funeral. They are going because Lucifer and his team plan to set up their shop in South Africa. Monday, 12/16 is the end of the Mayan Calendar. Now I know that doesn't mean much to most of us, but that's immaterial. It matters to all of them. They are Luciferians and they appear to be preparing to set up the new satanic world government. Exact details are not known.
You may think this sounds ridiculous and bizarre, but unfortunately it is true, just as the Bible says. Prophecy is once again about to be fulfilled. Literally. Somehow, the Lord always tips us off so that we are not kept in the dark. We don't need to be overly concerned. What we need to do is be sure of our salvation, pray for the unsaved, and pray for God's judgment on the evil that is rapidly forming the world satanic government. The faster God's wrath falls on the world, the faster we will be gone.
I recommend you go to the link below to read the article so that you will have access to all of the links, videos, etc.
Nibiru Anunnaki Return: Marduk Leads 91 World Leaders In Africa Sun Temple December 16th, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
The Plans of The Elite Will Boomerang
I will particularly enjoy seeing God's wrath
fall on this pathetic entity.
Your words will apply to yourself, Zbig.
The world you now inhabit will soon be
turned upside down, with you in it.
For all eternity.
Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin
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We need to be praying for God's judgment to fall on these beasts, joining
in the prayers of the saints now under God's altar waiting to see justice. Soon.
Royal Heir
Friday, December 13, 2013
If You Don't Have A Clue ...
Here is a series of articles from Veterans Today to get you started. It's not wise to live in this moment unless on has at least a vague idea what world we're living in. It might cause you to go insane at some point. Seriously. After reading these articles you will be about 5% on your way. CMR.
Secret Space War
(#1)
Secret Space War
II
Secret Space War
III: Marduk Lands in Africa ? 7/5/2013
Secret Space War
IV: Terra Forming
Secret Space War
V: Exopolitics
Secret Space War
VI: Dead Humans by the Millions, the Real Alien Agenda? 7/27/13
Secret Space War
VII: Joint USG/Alien Hybrid Program
Secret Space War
VIII: Alien Quantum Computing and the End of Secrecy?
Secret Space War
IX: Inside DC,8/25/13
Secret Space War
X: The Third Force Begins Its take-down of Mystery Babylon, 9/9/13
The Third Force, http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/01/03/the-third-force/
Alien ETs, Hybrids
and 9/11 … 11/28/13
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/11/28/alien-ets-hybrids-and-911/
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Stand With Apprising Ministries
APPRISING MINISTRIES UPDATE
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 12, 2013 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features
We do want to thank you for your continued patience, prayer, and support, during this very difficult time of testing that the Lord has seen fit to allow.
You’ve likely noticed that, while there have been a few new ones lately, posting has still remained rather sporadic here at Apprising Ministries.
Last time you may recall I mentioned that the doctors who treated the osteomyelitis affecting my spine believe I’m progressing as well as can be expected.
I also told you of some swelling and bruising underneath the middle outside of my left foot and a growth inside of it near the pad underneath the little toe.
The other day I was finally able to have a podiatrist, who is also knowledgeable about the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease I was born with, examine the growth.
In that regard we did receive some good news, fortunately it turns out that this is only a cyst common to people with CMT and it’s not cancerous, which was a relief.
On another note, for months I’ve been on some heavy medications for pain. Even though there’s a weaning process off of them, I’m still battling some withdrawal symptoms.
Unfortunately, I’m told these may be with me for a while. I would say over-all they’re slowly improving; but it still affects the way my eyes feel and also interferes with my vision.
Right now my eyes seem to tire very easily. This makes it very hard to read and to deal with a computer screen because I’m having difficulty getting my eyes to focus on print.
Even so, at times when that feeling clears for a while, and as I felt up to it, I’ve put on some devotionals. In addition, I’m also going to try and write a couple of times a week.
So, even though this is a very difficult time, the news isn’t all bad. However, donations are way down and are still a real concern due to expenses from my long hospital stay.
If you would like to help us out in this time of need, your prayer and financial support would be deeply appreciated. If you feel so led, you may donate via PayPal by clicking here.
Or, you can make your checks/money orders payable to Connecticut River Baptist Church with Apprising Ministries in the memo and send them to:
Connecticut River Baptist Church
P.O. Box 340
Claremont, NH
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Pope Francis Head of Marian Death Cult
Pope Francis continued a tradition of venerating a statue of the "Blessed Mother" in Rome.
Under his visit to Brazil, the Pope carried the black Brazilian version of The Queen of heaven.
The statue, located in the famed Piazza di Spagna, was consecrated in 1857, several years after the adoption of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Tens of thousands of faithful gathered for the celebration.
Prior to the recitation of a Marian prayer by the Holy Father, a reading from the book of Revelation was read, which describes the Virgin Mary as “a woman clothed with the sun with the moon beneath her feet and around her head a crown of twelve stars.”
“Holy and Immaculate Virgin, to You, the honor of our people and caring guardian of our city, we turn with confidence and love,” the Holy Father said beginning his prayer.
The Pope kisses an idol of stone wood, the black Roman Catholic Madonna of Brazil.
“Awaken in us all a renewed desire for holiness: in our word shine forth the splendor of truth, in our works resound the hymn of charity, in our body and in our hearts dwell purity and chastity, in our life may the beauty of the Gospel always be present.”
A black Brazilian version of the pagan Queen of Heaven.
The Holy Father went on to pray that the Blessed Mother’s intercession allow us to be attentive to the poor, the sick, the children and every human life.
Source: Zenit.org
My comment:
The Bible says we should only go through Jesus the Messiah when we approach the divine authority in heaven.
The Pope sets the Bible aside, and put him self above the Word of God. He proclaim that we can ask 'The mother of God" to be our mediator in Heaven.
Absolutely, not required. And even worse. Prayers to the claimed Roman Catholic"Queen of heaven" is a pagan practice that pre dates the birth of Jesus, and is banned in the book of Jeremiah.
The Pope leads all Roman Catholics to become mockers of God of the Bible. To pray to Father God in any other name than Jesus, is nothing but sin and blasphemy.
This is the truth. Repent or perish.
Written by Ivar
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