December 31, 2004

The Gift of Hope

I have decided to rename my site. As I was reading Jeremiah 29:11 I realized that Jesus gives us the gift of hope. It is a gift given to us. This hope promises us a future. A future with Him if we have a relationship with Him. He asks us to come to Him just as we are. He will change us. He changed me. Jesus gives us the gift of Hope.

I remember the first time I went to church when I was in college. I had been to Vacation Bible School as a child and I had attended Sunday school every once in a while but I did not go to church very much. My parents did not go to church either. I remember thinking how hard it would to change my old ways but once I accepted Jesus He change me. No, I am not perfect now. I still make mistakes but Jesus gives me the gift of Hope. A Hope for the future.

Facing cancer is a very scary thing. It is the most frightening thing I have ever faced. When my great-grandmother faced death even she was scared. I was with her when she had a mild heart attack in the hospital. She had such a frightened look on her face. I think we all become scared when we are faced with death or something that could cause death but Jesus gives us the gift of Hope. A Hope for the future. He gave my grandmother Hope even when she was frightened. She had Hope and later had a peace. She knew she would spend eternal life with
Jesus.

Cancer will not take away my gift of Hope. Chemo will not take away my gift of Hope. No one can take away my gift of Hope. The day I accepted Jesus as my savior He gave me the gift of Hope. Anyone can have the gift of Hope if you trust in Jesus.
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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Stephanie,
This is Bobbi Jo. (Mike and Sherry's daughter). Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Keep your faith strong. Your gonna have an awesome testimony. Love ya.
Bobbi Jo

Anonymous said...

HI STEPHANIE,JUST WONTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TONIGHT.I KNOW MONDAY YOU HAVE TO GO TO HAVE YOUR TREATMENT.HOPE EVRYTHING GOES ALRIGHT.I KNOW IT WILL.AND WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST CALL. YOUR ANUT DIANA HULETTE

Anonymous said...

Dear Stephaine & Phil,
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. If you need anything just call. Love ya both.
Annette

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