I was confused, distressed and tormented

I came to this study confused, distressed and tormented. I had anger, bitterness and anxiety burning inside me. I have come to understand more clearly exactly what Jesus has done for me. God has shown me how and why He loves me, something which I could never understand. He has given me courage to step away from fears that overwhelmed me and to let go of what I can do nothing about. He has taught me, yet again, to trust Him. My understanding and dependence on and hope in Him has been refreshed and I face each day (and night) with peace in my heart and mind. The LORD has renewed my joy in Him and I can not help but share that and look at other people as those that either share in that joy or those that do not know the Lord and His goodness and love for them. I pray that He will use me to show them His love so that they too would come to know His forgiveness, peace, love and freedom.