This bible study has impacted my life because I became aware that as a result of my abortion and the pain that endured because of my sin, I have continued to live my life in sin thinking that the next sin would compensate for the next and the next. I realize that by doing this, my actions are saying {it is not finished} rather than when Jesus died on the cross for my sins and said, "It is finished." I have the power to stop believing that I need to forgive myself or punish myself in place of Jesus. I have also become aware that I had idols in my life that I have been placing above God. I have been looking to people to give me peace, power, protection and prestige. I also have been looking to people to fulfill my need for love. This study has taught me how to express myself to God in prayer and thankfulness for teaching me the correct ways to react to hurt, bitterness, unforgiveness and deep wounds in a way that aligns with the word of God rather than dealing with it selfishly. This study has taken me on a journey to reveal how selfish I am and how much I need the Lord. I am grateful for Lesley's patience, persistence, harshness, correction, rebuking through the knowledge of God to keep me in line with the ways of the Lord. I realize this study unveiled a lot to me and it is a good start. I would like to continue to keep on learning about God. I am thankful for this study and that God led me to a place where He is beginning to bind up my broken heart.
