This may be one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever seen. Bravo, Stefano for allowing yourself to be a vessel for God to save lives through your willing obedience.
I didn’t intend to cry today, but this had me in tears.
Because I know what it feels like to hurt too. To want the pain to end. To believe you are a burden to others that must be removed.
But today, along with 5 others at the time of my signature, commit to never giving into that evil thought.
I commit to life, to a future, to the pursuit of hope, no matter how dark it gets.
I am at a loss of words as to how to respond to your comment, Devon.
But when I first read it, my immediate response was to praise God.
From every piece of writing I’ve read from you, I know that you know about pain and suffering… which is why you were the first person I thought of tagging in that note.
Thank you so much for making that vow today, Devon, along with 5 other brave souls.
I am celebrating your commitment to life and a future filled with hope! You got this.
Praying that many more people will follow suit…
May every name signed be a silent victory of life over darkness. 🙏🏻
Wow. Thank you for sharing that, brother. That kind of moment leaves a mark forever, that's for sure. So close to the edge, and yet somehow, God breaks through.
We may never fully understand why He steps in the way He does… but I’m so glad He did for you. Your life, your story, your continued presence—it matters. More than you probably know.
“I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” (Psalm 118:17)
Stefano, thank you and please thank your friend who helped you set this up. I signed it today as a nod to my younger self and to those who need this right now. When I was in a dark place, the two people who had the power to lift me out of it, chose instead to say very negative things. I sunk very low and wanted to die, yet two things stopped me at that point: my knowledge of God but I struggled with feeling that he had abandoned me. The thought that kept me from self harm though, is that I had taught Sunday School to so many young children and couldn't see how and didn't want to have to deal with parents having to "explain" my passing to those young hearts. In my very desperate moment, that is how God showed grace to me. Plus, I read a book --I read 12 books--on suicide that said if I attempted and failed, I could end up being a vegetable. I know that having something real to remind us of the WHY is a good thing, so I link hands with others to sign this today, as reminders to our former troubled selves and for those/any struggles we might face in the future. God bless you for doing this!
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. What a beautiful testament to God’s quiet, sustaining grace—even in moments when He feels far away. I’m so sorry for the pain you experienced, but I’m so grateful that you’re still here. The image of you signing as a nod to your younger self, and as a hand reached out to others still in the dark… that’s exactly the kind of hope I prayed this site would help cultivate.
Thank you for linking hands with all of us.
And yes, I’ll absolutely pass on your thanks to my friend who helped build the site. I'm actually meeting with him tonight.
Greetings Stephano, when I was at one of my most desperate dark moments, I just stated, "Lord I do not desire to live like this anymore, please take me home."
I never made a vow to the LORD, I read from the Psalms when I was in such mental states, because it is an "unnamable pain" so dark, so lonely, so seemingly hopeless. However as I would at times read from David's Psalms, the Lord with the Holy Spirit let me know, "this too shall pass", and in time it did.
The Holy Spirit keeps us from committing the final act of self-murder, because the LORD promised HE shall deliver us FROM all of our enemies, and that includes depression.......when He promised He shall NEVER loose ONE sheep, HE means it......
Thank you for sharing this, Cal. It’s such a powerful testimony to the Lord’s faithfulness and how He truly meets each of us in different ways.
Like you, I have also found deep comfort in the Psalms during my own valley seasons. And while not everyone makes a vow like this, for me, that symbolic act of choosing life was a turning point... a way to say, “I want to stay,” even when I didn’t feel it yet.
I believe God uses different lifelines for different souls. I’m grateful yours was the Word and the Holy Spirit’s quiet assurance, and I’m grateful you’re still here to share it.
Yes, I do agree the LORD will deal with individuals who truly are His Holy Spirit born-again believer’s on a personal level, because HE knows perfectly what each one will need and how HE shall Bring the Truth of the Word to their hearts, minds & souls which will lead to personal healing, and deliverance from their wounded past and their “besetting” sins, during the Sanctification process.
In doing so the LORD will never compromise His Word, on how He deals with each individual that will be “outside” of His Perfect Will according to HIS Holy Spirit. Meaning, everything we will experience comes from HIS HOLY SPIRIT.
For you to have made a Vow as such, one needs to Understand that the HOLY SPIRIT moved you to make such a Vow for you. It does NOT mean that it can be developed as a “Method” for each true believer. It has to be understood, that the LORD will never lead anyone to develop a “METHOD” for other’s, as I have learned over the past 47 yrs, EVERYTHING that pertains to the Sanctification of the individual believer will ONLY be based upon the LORD’S will for the believer, according to HIS WILL and HIS WAY for HIS purpose’s of the individual.
The LORD and His Apostles, especially Paul, and through out the Psalms and writers in the Old Testament clearly points this out.
Eph 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Eph 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
1Sa_17:39; Rom_12:1-2; Phi_1:10; 1Th_5:21
What you may need to understand, is that we ALL can do nothing without Jesus Christ, and everything that shall be accomplished within the believer, will be carried out as stipulated in His Word through the Holy Spirit, so therefore the usage of a “Method” is not supported in scripture and can lead to a fleshly trap for believer's who try to Practice your method, will lead to future failure and further suffering for the individual.
How the LORD dealt and is dealing with me follows His Council, that I am not to listen to other men’s ways, but His Ways according to His Will for me, which will follow the Pattern that HE has laid out, which means total Trust in His Promises that HE shall “finish that within us, which HE has begun”……..
I give thanks to the LORD for using His Holy Spirit to cause you to make a vow, which granted you victory. I can rejoice in that, for sure!
The Lord bless you and grant you understanding for Your good, and the good of other’s……
Thanks again for your thoughtful response, Cal. I agree wholeheartedly that the Lord works uniquely in each soul and that sanctification is always Spirit-led, not method-driven.
Just to clarify: the “Vow to Life” is not intended as a method, doctrine, or spiritual program. It’s simply a quiet invitation for those who may feel overwhelmed and in need of a turning point, like I once was myself. For some, this symbolic act can be a small yet significant step toward hope.
Ultimately, it’s the Lord alone who saves, sustains, and sanctifies. I trust Him to guide each person according to His will and I believe He can use even something like this—a wholly insufficient human effort but infused with His grace—as a small vessel in that greater work.
This may be one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever seen. Bravo, Stefano for allowing yourself to be a vessel for God to save lives through your willing obedience.
I didn’t intend to cry today, but this had me in tears.
Because I know what it feels like to hurt too. To want the pain to end. To believe you are a burden to others that must be removed.
But today, along with 5 others at the time of my signature, commit to never giving into that evil thought.
I commit to life, to a future, to the pursuit of hope, no matter how dark it gets.
I am at a loss of words as to how to respond to your comment, Devon.
But when I first read it, my immediate response was to praise God.
From every piece of writing I’ve read from you, I know that you know about pain and suffering… which is why you were the first person I thought of tagging in that note.
Thank you so much for making that vow today, Devon, along with 5 other brave souls.
I am celebrating your commitment to life and a future filled with hope! You got this.
Praying that many more people will follow suit…
May every name signed be a silent victory of life over darkness. 🙏🏻
Love this brother. I still remember the color and hood ornament of the semi I had chosen to bring things to a close.
To this day, I still don’t fully understand why God chose to show up milliseconds before I made a permanent decision, but I’m so thankful he did.
Wow. Thank you for sharing that, brother. That kind of moment leaves a mark forever, that's for sure. So close to the edge, and yet somehow, God breaks through.
We may never fully understand why He steps in the way He does… but I’m so glad He did for you. Your life, your story, your continued presence—it matters. More than you probably know.
“I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” (Psalm 118:17)
Grateful you’re still here.
Stefano, thank you and please thank your friend who helped you set this up. I signed it today as a nod to my younger self and to those who need this right now. When I was in a dark place, the two people who had the power to lift me out of it, chose instead to say very negative things. I sunk very low and wanted to die, yet two things stopped me at that point: my knowledge of God but I struggled with feeling that he had abandoned me. The thought that kept me from self harm though, is that I had taught Sunday School to so many young children and couldn't see how and didn't want to have to deal with parents having to "explain" my passing to those young hearts. In my very desperate moment, that is how God showed grace to me. Plus, I read a book --I read 12 books--on suicide that said if I attempted and failed, I could end up being a vegetable. I know that having something real to remind us of the WHY is a good thing, so I link hands with others to sign this today, as reminders to our former troubled selves and for those/any struggles we might face in the future. God bless you for doing this!
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. What a beautiful testament to God’s quiet, sustaining grace—even in moments when He feels far away. I’m so sorry for the pain you experienced, but I’m so grateful that you’re still here. The image of you signing as a nod to your younger self, and as a hand reached out to others still in the dark… that’s exactly the kind of hope I prayed this site would help cultivate.
Thank you for linking hands with all of us.
And yes, I’ll absolutely pass on your thanks to my friend who helped build the site. I'm actually meeting with him tonight.
Thank you again, and God bless you, too!
Wow! Powerful.
Thanks, Tanner. Just trying to follow where God leads.
This is incredible. Thank you for inviting me to support. Honored.
Thank you, Rob. I'm truly grateful for your support. Humbled to be standing shoulder to shoulder with you in this mission.
Greetings Stephano, when I was at one of my most desperate dark moments, I just stated, "Lord I do not desire to live like this anymore, please take me home."
I never made a vow to the LORD, I read from the Psalms when I was in such mental states, because it is an "unnamable pain" so dark, so lonely, so seemingly hopeless. However as I would at times read from David's Psalms, the Lord with the Holy Spirit let me know, "this too shall pass", and in time it did.
The Holy Spirit keeps us from committing the final act of self-murder, because the LORD promised HE shall deliver us FROM all of our enemies, and that includes depression.......when He promised He shall NEVER loose ONE sheep, HE means it......
Lord bless you....
Thank you for sharing this, Cal. It’s such a powerful testimony to the Lord’s faithfulness and how He truly meets each of us in different ways.
Like you, I have also found deep comfort in the Psalms during my own valley seasons. And while not everyone makes a vow like this, for me, that symbolic act of choosing life was a turning point... a way to say, “I want to stay,” even when I didn’t feel it yet.
I believe God uses different lifelines for different souls. I’m grateful yours was the Word and the Holy Spirit’s quiet assurance, and I’m grateful you’re still here to share it.
Lord bless you too, brother.
Greetings,
Yes, I do agree the LORD will deal with individuals who truly are His Holy Spirit born-again believer’s on a personal level, because HE knows perfectly what each one will need and how HE shall Bring the Truth of the Word to their hearts, minds & souls which will lead to personal healing, and deliverance from their wounded past and their “besetting” sins, during the Sanctification process.
In doing so the LORD will never compromise His Word, on how He deals with each individual that will be “outside” of His Perfect Will according to HIS Holy Spirit. Meaning, everything we will experience comes from HIS HOLY SPIRIT.
For you to have made a Vow as such, one needs to Understand that the HOLY SPIRIT moved you to make such a Vow for you. It does NOT mean that it can be developed as a “Method” for each true believer. It has to be understood, that the LORD will never lead anyone to develop a “METHOD” for other’s, as I have learned over the past 47 yrs, EVERYTHING that pertains to the Sanctification of the individual believer will ONLY be based upon the LORD’S will for the believer, according to HIS WILL and HIS WAY for HIS purpose’s of the individual.
The LORD and His Apostles, especially Paul, and through out the Psalms and writers in the Old Testament clearly points this out.
Eph 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Eph 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
1Sa_17:39; Rom_12:1-2; Phi_1:10; 1Th_5:21
What you may need to understand, is that we ALL can do nothing without Jesus Christ, and everything that shall be accomplished within the believer, will be carried out as stipulated in His Word through the Holy Spirit, so therefore the usage of a “Method” is not supported in scripture and can lead to a fleshly trap for believer's who try to Practice your method, will lead to future failure and further suffering for the individual.
How the LORD dealt and is dealing with me follows His Council, that I am not to listen to other men’s ways, but His Ways according to His Will for me, which will follow the Pattern that HE has laid out, which means total Trust in His Promises that HE shall “finish that within us, which HE has begun”……..
I give thanks to the LORD for using His Holy Spirit to cause you to make a vow, which granted you victory. I can rejoice in that, for sure!
The Lord bless you and grant you understanding for Your good, and the good of other’s……
In His Love…….
Thanks again for your thoughtful response, Cal. I agree wholeheartedly that the Lord works uniquely in each soul and that sanctification is always Spirit-led, not method-driven.
Just to clarify: the “Vow to Life” is not intended as a method, doctrine, or spiritual program. It’s simply a quiet invitation for those who may feel overwhelmed and in need of a turning point, like I once was myself. For some, this symbolic act can be a small yet significant step toward hope.
Ultimately, it’s the Lord alone who saves, sustains, and sanctifies. I trust Him to guide each person according to His will and I believe He can use even something like this—a wholly insufficient human effort but infused with His grace—as a small vessel in that greater work.
Grace and peace to you, brother.