This was my second time taking ’’Binding Up the Brokenhearted’’, fifteen years after I took the class initially. At that time, even as a believer, I still struggled with aspects of my abortion in 1979. I could not figure out how to ’’forgive myself’’. The class set me on a journey of ever-deepening faith and the shackles fell away. I no longer felt shame, confusion, or fear. I took the class again in 2021 with the goal of taking leader training. This time, it was not emotionally painful. Instead, I found the following:
1. a deeper understanding of the historical unfolding of God’s plan, from Creation on;
2. further insight into Bible prophecies in context;
3. frequent discussion about the finer points in Scripture, and a deeper understanding of key words, sometimes pausing to read a passage in several versions;
4. the deep study filled our home more consistently with the Word;
5. an increase of ways to use the sword of the Spirit (the WORD!);
6. greater encouragement from the Holy Spirit;
7. instruction in all things;
8. drawing closer to God;
9. greater times of inspiration during intercession and prayer because knowing particular Scriptures gave me a profound ’’moral plumb-bob’’ for everything;
10. even after 36 years, a stronger marriage was forged! The above list is only what came off the top as I pondered completing the course a second time. I recommend returning later to repeat ’’Brokenhearted’’ again. You will receive even more from the Kingdom if you do, and your peace will increase.
