From bitterness to forgiveness, from despair to hope––is healing possible?
Yes, through God’s grace!
Witness Debbie Ocampo’s story of how God transformed her brokenness into a powerful testimony that will touch your heart.
Growing up, Debbie saw her father leave them due to an affair. This experience filled her heart with pain and bitterness.
Life continued to challenge Debbie. Years after their father left, her mother passed away due to stage 4 cancer, which caused her to fall into depression.
“At that time, I wished I were the one who died instead of my mother,” she shared. Because of this, Debbie began to question God’s presence in her life.
Thankfully, she was surrounded by caring churchmates who supported and uplifted her during her darkest moments.
Years passed and Debbie wanted to go abroad to help her family, but her bitterness toward her father held her back. Yet, God made a way for them to reconnect.
“During Father’s Day, we met again, and I felt like God was telling me to forgive my father,” she shared. Finally, Debbie forgave her father.
Debbie went to Qatar to work, but it wasn’t easy. Her strict employers discouraged her from worshiping God.
“They only let me eat once a day, and they verbally abused me. They also stopped me from going to church because of their religion,” she said.
Despite the restrictions, Debbie’s faith grew stronger. When she couldn’t attend church, she found strength through The 700 Club Asia’s Facebook page.
“I am inspired by The 700 Club Asia’s social media posts. I watched some of their testimonies before bed. I am also encouraged with how they prayed for me through messages,” she shared.
Debbie continued her walk of faith. After a year, her employers eased their restrictions and allowed her to go to church. This allowed her to share her faith with other people.
After completing her two-year contract in 2024, Debbie returned to the Philippines and started a new chapter by launching her food business.
What’s even more amazing is that her relationship with her father was restored. She also began sharing God’s love with him.
“If not for God’s grace, I wouldn’t be here today,” she happily shared.
God can heal anyone’s heart through the power of His grace.
When forgiveness feels impossible, turn to Him. He will give you strength to overcome bitterness and heal your heart like what He did to Debbie.
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