This Bible study has been one of the most powerful ones I have done. Although I apologize it has taken me more time than most, and I have not used my time wisely and been under attack, God faithful lead me though it and opened my eyes even more to the Truth. It is so powerful, I am going to do it again so these things become embedded in my heart and mind. There is so much I learned. About forgiveness, my unbelief in God that I was holding onto my sins and being tormented about my sins of the past and only God can forgive me. I can't forgive myself. I can forgive others like God has and this is freeing. Sex is not dirty - it is ordained by God to be a union between a husband, a wife and God. Sex was associated with guilt and shame and I didn't understand God's purpose for it and now I am free. Although I did have sex before marriage, God forgives my sin and I am His child now. God has changed me and my mindset. Thank you Jesus. You are so good to me. I am a priest! God has anointed me! I never knew that. Somehow that empowers me and encourages me to press forward with more passion as I have an intense desire in fulfilling His purpose for me and to be totally and completely pleasing to Him. All of this reinforces that fact that GOD LOVES ME. Praise to Him and thankfulness. I learn of His grace and I am humbled by His great love and sacrifice. I can come boldly, this study showed me I can believe what He says, simply because He says it - it doesn't matter if I don't "feel" it is true. This is deception, the fact is "if He said it, IT IS TRUE." I will continue on this journey until I go home to be with Him. (Even as I say this, I doubt I will make it and maybe this is the fear of God - knowing I am undeserving to be in such a holy place.) I am sure as I continue to seek God for everything, He will finish the work He has begun in me and I surrender and lift my soul to my Creator for His will for my life. God does love me, He is extremely patient, kind, and good to me. I will serve him more wholeheartedly and try to give my best to my God and my King. Praise to Jesus for each breath is an opportunity to sing praise to my Savior.
