HOPE (Feb 10, 2021)

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“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give reason for the hope that you have.” 1Peter 3:15

There are a lot of broken, hurting, sick and dying people in this world without hope.  The past few weeks I have had a number of people reach out to me asking about my hope. Hoping in God is a win/win situation. Throughout my Christian life the Lord has given me great hope as I read and meditate on His Word and as I sense His presence with me each day. This hope is not only for the moment or for the day, but it is an eternal hope that lasts forever! We are all going to die one day and I know without a doubt that I will spend eternity with God.  Not because I am a good person, but because I have taken God up on his free offer of eternal life through faith in the work of His Son, Jesus on the cross. 

I know what it is like to live in hopelessness. Before I turned my life over to the Lord, I had no hope.  I had so many questions about life, my purpose, my eternal destiny, but had no answers.  Even though I was brought up in a religious family I did not have a relationship with God.  It wasn’t until I surrendered my life to Christ and received His free gift of eternal life that I came to understand what it meant to walk with God and have His hope fill my life. Will you pray with me for the people you know who are hurting and without hope?  Would you be willing to share with them the hope that you have?

Thank you for your continued prayers for my cancer journey. Last week I had lab work, scans and a doctors visit which resulted in another good report that the cancer is “stable”. I praise God for His work in my body and I am trusting Him for what comes each day.   Please continue to pray for me!  I know that prayer makes a huge difference. I know that many people are praying for me and this fills my heart with joy, humility and strength. I want to run this race well with wisdom and grace.

Praise God with me for:

  • The good lab work results.
  • Stable cancer.
  • Our special time away with our family on Orcas Island given to us by gracious friends! THANK YOU!
  • The prayers and encouragement of family and friends from around the world.

Continued Prayers Needed for:

  • My left hip (some days I see improvement other days are a bit rough).
  • Nausea that comes and goes.
  • Back pain that comes and goes.
  • Immunotherapy treatment – that my body would fight to stop the growth of cancer cells.
  • Wisdom for my doctors (Oncologist Dr. Martins, Nurse Practitioner Jennifer, Orthopedist Dr. Thompson, Physical Therapists Calen and Jon) as we walk this treatment journey together
  • For my next treatments on Feb 24th and then March 17th.
  • For my elderly parents (Bill and Shirley Papuc) who are both facing some health issues. 

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in Him so that you overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13

Love,

   Debbie (and Patrick)

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14 thoughts on “HOPE (Feb 10, 2021)”

  2. Thank you dear Debbie for this beautiful updating lettet. I learn more and more when I read your blog. God is our hope and we can truly rest in Him. We will keep praying for the prayer list and always looking forward to hearing from you.
    With love,
    Jenny and Kenia

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  3. Such beautiful words of hope to read from your pen…your heart! It is a humbling privilege to hear your words of trust and peace as you describe your friendship with Jesus!
    To answer your question: YES! We are praying for you…Patrick…your girls…the doctors…and anyone else who reads your words and “Raises a Hallelujah” to the One who is truly worthy!!

    We love you…

    Pastor Steve and Debbie McCracken

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    1. Thank you Pastor Steve. You are always an encouragement. God is good and providing opportunities to tell others of the hope we have in Christ. Thank you for your prayers! We continue to pray for your kiddos.
      Love and greetings to Debbie.

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  5. Thanks for this. Our hope is so important. Thank you for the reminder to be bold in sharing our hope.

    I also was wondering about your parents. I meant to ask you last time we talked. Will be praying.

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    1. Thank you friend ❤️. My parents are going through some difficult challenges. My dad may have cancer and is waiting on a test to confirm or not. I am praying God’s mercy. My mom has mouth sores and they may need to take some drastic measures. Again just praying for God’s mercy. Thank you for your prayers 🙏❤️

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  6. Thanks for this lovely blog Debbie For directing us in prayer for you And sharing where you are For offering hope and coregulating with us Helping us to remember the treasure of hope we no matter what is happening The challenge and simple thought of sharing with others.. Blessings Deb

    Can you update about your dad?

    Joanne

    On Wed., Feb. 10, 2021, 2:36 p.m. Debbie O’Connor’s Journey, wrote:

    > Debbie O’Connor posted: ” “Always be prepared to give an answer to > everyone who asks you to give reason for the hope that you have.” 1Peter > 3:15 There are a lot of broken, hurting, sick and dying people in this > world without hope. The past few weeks I have had a number of peo” >

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    1. Thank you Joanne. You are always an encouragement.
      No update on my dad. He is still waiting to hear back from the oncologist regarding an appointment date. Thank you for your prayers.
      Have recently been reading Psalm 30 and 91and have so blessed and uplifted in the Lord.

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