In the beginning of this study, I was at a time of my life where I was ready to receive God's grace and begin to heal. I was reaching out for help and was lost and still involved in sin. I didn't know if I could ever get a point in my life where I would feel I was truly forgiven for my sin. I also felt compelled to hide my sin from others because of the guilt, embarrassment and fear of judgement. I, myself, was judging others and committing other sins that I wasn't aware were actual sin. I have learned that God gave us so much because he truly loves us. He gave us His only son. His son, Jesus Christ, paid the penalty of all our sins. God gave His only son so that we could have grace and eternal life with him. This study opened up the reality and painful details of what Jesus went through on the cross. I still get emotional when I think about the sacrifice He made for us. The sacrifice on the cross is our freedom from sin. I was forgiven, repented and gave God my worries, fears and burdens that I carried for so many years. I am free from my sin. I don't have the weight of guilt and shame on my heart anymore because I have been set free. I have also learned of the consequences of sin and been given the opportunity to turn to God any time I am in need. I know I can rely on the Lord to get me through anything. It is not okay to return insult with insult, instead I have learned that complete joy comes from being a blessing to others and not allowing sin into our lives. Walking with God will give me all the strength I need to avoid the enemy and sin. I know that God is with me always and will never forsake me. I have the confidence to share my story about the love God has for us. Through Christ, He forgave me and took all the burden away from me through the grace of God. I am strong through Christ and have peace and joy within my heart and give all the glory to God!
