“We are always arguing in the house, but in public, we look like a happy family.”

“I don’t tell anyone that my husband is abusive. I let them think we have a perfect marriage.”

“My son has been in jail for the past 6 months, but I have to tell everyone that he is traveling to attend school.” 

Many pretend that everything is ok in the family. Maybe this is not your case. Maybe, you pretend that you are financially stable, but you are not. Maybe, you pretend to have your own home, but you are living with a friend.

Some people pretend so much that when the truth comes out they feel like taking their own life. For some people, it’s not about the truth coming out but about the fear of losing something, like losing a job, a contract, a family member, etc.

It doesn’t matter the situation you are facing right now. I am not here to add to your problems but the contrary, to lead you out of this situation. Your action from this point on will not only change your life, but it can change your entire family! 

A man in the Bible had a very big problem that almost caused him to take his own life. But there was help for him: 

And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “DO YOURSELF NO HARM, for we are all here.” (Acts 16:27-28)

I am saying the same to you right now: STOP… DO YOURSELF NO HARM. Help is available! Just reach out, and you will realize that you are not alone. God is here for you. And we are here for you too. 

It’s time to stop pretending and get real help because you have real problems. Trusting God and taking actions of faith. Letting go of fear and doing what is needed. These are the actions that change a person’s life, but pretending only puts you deeper inside of the pit. 

May the God of the Bible bless you.                                                                                                       

Bishop Joshua Fonseca