As time passed, this course unexpectedly took hold of me. After truly believing with every fiber of my being that there was nothing more I could gain from taking this course, I'm happy (and quite shocked) to say that I'm wrong. The ongoing exploration of the Bible throughout this semester has been exhilarating, enlightening, and, at times, even confusing. However, these are to be expected when one delves into the word of the Lord. Since God allowed me to be born into an ideal Christian family, I have always known the Bible and what it teaches. Growing up, I went to church on Sunday mornings and listened to the sermon. My personal goal has been to be the best little girl sitting in the pews and, more importantly, to be the best example of a Christian out there. I thought this was made possible by the categorical reading of the Bible. I was wrong and that was a problem. It was a problem because all I did was read the Bible. Sure, in the grand scheme of things it seems great, but I've never taken any of it to heart. The reality was that I read passively and only got the bare minimum out of it. Everything has changed since the beginning of this semester and also since I wrote my second autobiography. As I stated in that autobiography, my thoughts and feelings about the Bible didn't just change my overall outlook. This is still true. What has merged or shifted is how I look at the Bible as a whole. I no longer read it passively, but instead make a conscious effort to read and understand the finer details along with the main points. It is with this that I was able to change my point of view on what is more to God and his relationship with the world. Up to this point, the thing I found surprising...... middle of paper ... ...I move on with my life after this course, I hope to continue my studies with the Bible. I plan to attend church and also carefully follow the scriptures and sermons. I also plan to participate in more community service projects as this is the way to further be a servant of the Lord. Not to mention I loved it! More than anything, I want to grow in my relationship with God. At the moment, I don't feel like our “bond” is necessarily where it should be, and for that reason, I would like to focus on praying more and growing closer to Him. All considering, it will take time and motivation, but I have faith in myself and I can do it. It is no longer a “this is what I should do” mentality, but rather a “this must be done to achieve eternal salvation” mentality. And this mindset is what will lead me to the Lord.