BIG PICTURE: Ever feel broken? Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. There is hope offered to each of us from a God who is gracious, merciful, and compassionate.

TEXT: Psalm 31:9-12; 14-15

KEY VERSE: “But as for me, I trust in You, Lord, I say, “You are my God. My times are in Your hand.” – Psalm 31:14-15a

REAL FACTS

people died by suicide in 2022.

One death every

minutes each day.

There are approximately

annual attempts in the U.S.

REAL HELP

Warning Signs:

• Talking about feeling

•

/ Withdrawing

• Increased substance use

•

away possessions or saying goodbye

• Sudden

or improvement

Protective Factors:

• Access to mental health care: call

/ Text

Reveal Answer

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• Limited access to lethal means

• Feeling

to family and friends

• Problem solving skills and coping skills

• Cultural and

beliefs/ community that encourage connection and seeking help

REAL HOPE

For those who’ve lost someone:

• God is

, merciful, and compassionate.

• Offer yourself

.

For those feeling broken:

• Suicide is a permanent

to a temporary problem.

• There is hope.

•

Reveal Answer

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I trust in You, Lord, I say, “You are my God. My times are in Your hand.” —Psalm 31:14-15