There are so many ways that this study has impacted me. It seemed that every time I sat down to the study there was something that would resonate deep into my soul. I really approached this study knowing that I had already dealt with my abuse and abortion, but I knew that God wanted to take me to a deeper level and heal some more current bitterness, pride, relational issues, and love issues with Him. He did just that through this study. He showed me how to heal the bitterness and that it is a journey, not a quick fix, but how to daily take up my cross. He showed me what a true family of God is and how different it is from the world’s idea of what family is and it needs to be taken seriously. He showed me that I have to deal with differences different than the world does, in order to show the world God’s love. He showed me that relationships are key in expressing God’s love to the world, whether it be your husband, children, your friends, or your enemies. He also showed me the great commission that He has for me and that is what is most important, sharing Him with the world and giving Him my best. Now I knew head knowledge of these things, but we went much deeper in an understanding of this. He showed me that I need not turn to or depend on anyone, but Him. He is sufficient. He has the answers and I can rely on them. The very biggest thing that this study helped me to understand is God’s love! It is the very thing that ties this all together. He has been trying to make me understand that and I think I am finally beginning to get it. I can not express how much this study has meant to me and how important Jeanne has been to me.
