Testimonies of Healing

Thirty years ago, I was healed of heart attack symptoms through prayer in Christian Science, and the healing has been permanent. Here’s how it came about.

Last summer, my family went water-skiing on the last day of a vacation. It was my turn, and when I tried getting up on trick skis for the first time, I felt a strong pop in the back of my leg.

In October of 2019 I awoke in the middle of the night with the sudden feeling that my whole body was failing and I was about to die. This came without warning; I had felt fine the day before.

High school is now a distant memory of friendships, social gatherings, homework, and athletics. I competed in wrestling, football, and track, but one day I began experiencing symptoms of a hernia.

I was raised in a family of Christian Scientists. My grandparents on both sides of the family were Christian Scientists as well.

I have been a student of Christian Science for many years. It has been my only physician, counselor, comforter, and guide.

At one time, a blemish that had appeared on one of my index fingers became an open sore and caused noticeable swelling. Initially I prayed about the situation on my own, but when my entire hand became swollen, I decided to call a Christian Science practitioner to pray with me.

This author felt separate from the joy that the Christmas season brings. When she began to ponder the meaning of Christmas in a new light, she experienced healing.

Having been a Christian Scientist since I was thirteen years old, I have been accustomed to the idea of God being supreme. A few years ago, as I was reading the weekly Bible Lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly in a time of need, this concept of supremacy asserted itself in my thought.

Last year at Christmastime, I awoke one morning feeling very ill with flu-like symptoms. As the day progressed, though, it was filled with wonderful expressions of love, gratitude, and healing for my family.