The Christian Science Hymnal reminds us (Hymn No. 3), "A grateful heart a garden is." In such a spirit of gratitude for blessings received in Christian Science, I would like to share a precious instance of healing in my life.
As I was growing up, I felt a strong desire to know and understand God. But the traditional theology of my family's church did not supply my need. I tried to pray but didn't know to whom or what to pray. I tried reading the Bible, because I felt the answer was there, but it seemed at that time to me a compendium of obscure and archaic language.
By the end of my first year of college I had reached a point of crisis. During that initial period away from familiar surroundings, I encountered numerous physical problems and severe attacks of depression. None of my friendships, daily activities, or studies held any meaning for me, and I felt life was empty and worthless.
