Testimonies of Healing

About nine years ago I had a particularly beautiful opportunity to witness the healing effects of Christian Science in a way that demanded my further spiritual growth. One morning before daylight, I took my new puppy outside for a few minutes, then settled him back in his pen and decided to return to bed.

Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy states, "In healing the sick and sinning, Jesus elaborated the fact that the healing effect followed the understanding of the divine Principle and of the Christ-spirit which governed the corporeal Jesus.

I had had an inharmonious relationship with my in-laws for many years. In fact, we did not talk to one another.

" Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalms) . This was the answer to my prayer for words to express my gratitude to God for Christian Science.

" Let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant. " These words spoken by Elijah have strengthened me so often that I would like to share a healing I had that was associated with them.

Twelve years ago I had a rewarding opportunity to serve as a chaplain at a men's jail in California. One evening while I was waiting to be escorted up to the chapel, the guard said to me, "Why do you take your time to come here? These men are not worth your time.

I am profoundly grateful to have been raised by parents who never wavered from their reliance on Christian Science in raising a large family. Science has been a source of strength in many difficult situations.

When I was growing up, my father was my best friend. There were no children my age living near us, so he took on the responsibility of both educating and entertaining me.

My hope is to share in a meaningful way some of my deep feelings of gratitude not only for the Christian Science movement but also for the overflowing love expressed by those demonstrating Christian Science. I am very fortunate to have been raised in a loving Christian Science family and to have attended Christian Science Sunday School.

One Friday afternoon while I was at work dismantling a trailer on a construction site, a metal section of pipe that had been attached to the ceiling of the trailer came crashing down and landed squarely on my head. I fell to the floor and lay there, feeling dizzy and on the verge of unconsciousness.