How One Question Can Stop a Suicide

Send me a textAt his lowest moment, Kevin Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge—and immediately wanted to live. Today’s devotion offers hope for anyone battling despair and reminds us how one simple question could save a life.What if one question could stop someone from ending their life?At age 19, Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. The moment he let go, he regretted it. Miraculously, he survived—and now shares his story to help others. In today’s devotion, we look at what Psalm 34:18 says about God’s nearness in our darkest moments, and how we can be part of someone else’s rescue.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:The heartbreaking truth Kevin realized the moment he jumpedWhat Psalm 34:18 promises to the crushed and brokenheartedWhy asking “Are you OK?” might be the most powerful thing you do todayIf you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please don’t wait.Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential help.NEED PRAYER?If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’d be honored to pray for you.Click “Send me a text” at the end of these show notes or leave a private voicemail at www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail. You’re not alone—and I’ll hold your request in confidence.Bring Suicide Intervention Training to your church or organizationYou can learn how to save a life in as little as 2 hours. Go to https://stresscaredoc.com/suicide-intervention-training to find out how to bring this training to your church or organization.SCRIPTURE VERSE MENTIONED:Psalm 34:18 (NLT) — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.